10/12/2026
🌟 That’s a wrap on the 2026 Alliance Gala: A Night for the Stars! 🌟
We had a wonderful evening celebrating the outstanding individuals and businesses that make Monroe County such a special place to live, work, and do business.
Congratulations to our 2026 award winners for their incredible contributions to our community:
🏆 Hidden Hero: Shelley Taylor-Hansen
🏆 Community Enthusiast: Kerri and Chip Williams
🏆 Rising Star: Ben Johnson
🏆 Business of the Year: Monroe Community Credit Union
🏆 Legacy Award: Laura Schultz Pipis
We are proud to recognize each of these honorees for the impact they make throughout Monroe County!
A special thank-you to our incredible sponsors, First Merchants Bank, Mannik Smith Group, ProMedica, DTE, and Huntington Bank, for helping make this special evening possible.
We would also like to extend our appreciation to TLC Community Credit Union, our dessert sponsor; Monroe Florist, for the beautiful table arrangements; and BYP Studios LLC, for capturing the evening through their photography. Your generosity and support helped make the gala extra special!
Thank you to everyone who attended, sponsored, and helped bring this event to life. We look forward to another year of connection, collaboration, and celebrating the stars of Monroe County! ✨