MML Review Magazine Fall 2025

Congratulations!

2025 WINNER

City of Negaunee Negaunee Downtown Enhancement Project Houghton City Manager and 2024 CEA recipient Eric Waara (left) passes the CEA trophy to Negaunee City Manager Nate Heffron (right).

From left to right: Negaunee Former Councilmember Tony Stagliano, City Manager Nate Heffron, and Mayor Craig Ilmonen celebrate with the Community Excellence Award trophy after receiving the award.

The Negaunee Downtown Enhancement Project is a transformative investment in the city’s future. It revitalized a neglected downtown by replacing aging infrastructure and adding streetscape and placemaking elements that honor historic charm while supporting long-term growth. The project strengthens community pride, attracts investment, and positions Negaunee as a model of resilience—ushering in a new era of opportunity for generations to come.

2025 FINALISTS

Village of Milford Central Park: The Heart of Milford

City of Hart The HArt Project: Community Spirit Initiative

Village of Roscommon Bird City Michigan and Kirtland’s Warbler sculpture

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