SEMCOG presents Regional Ambassador Awards annually. The Regional Ambassador Award is SEMCOG’s highest honor for individuals and organizations making Southeast Michigan a better place to live, work, and raise a family. SEMCOG has been recognizing and celebrating the outstanding leaders of Southeast Michigan since 1974. The Regional Ambassador Award is a symbol of the foresight, courage, and persistence that it takes to be a champion beyond your own community or organization. Regional Ambassadors seek to support and influence those working beyond their own sphere of authority in order to develop a shared investment in the success of Southeast Michigan.

2025 regional ambassadors

Kathleen Lomako, Vice Chairperson of the Michigan Infrastructure Council and retired SEMCOG Executive Director, standing with two other women at an award ceremony. She is in the center holding an award in front of a backdrop recognizing Dearborn PEACE Parks as an award winner. All three are smiling and dressed in professional attire.

Kathleen Lomako, Vice Chairperson, Michigan Infrastructure Council (MIC) and retired SEMCOG Executive Director

Chris Barnett, Supervisor of the Charter Township of Orion and a past SEMCOG Chairperson, standing between two women and holding an award. The backdrop features the Dearborn PEACE Parks award banner. All three individuals are smiling and dressed in business attire.

Chris Barnett, Supervisor, Charter Township of Orion and Past SEMCOG Chairperson

News Release: SEMCOG honors Regional Ambassadors
We are pleased to acknowledge those who have shown dedicated leadership and service to the Southeast Michigan region.

complete list of regional ambassadors