Contributing Lakeland Boating photographer, Paul Kemiel, of Michigan City, Indiana, was awarded the R.O.S.E. (Recognition of Service Excellence) “Distinguished Artist” plaque by the LaPorte County Convention & Visitors Bureau. Kemiel was recognized for his editorial coverage of the Great Lakes Grand Prix Offshore race in Michigan City and the Maple City Grand Prix Formula One tunnel boat in LaPorte, Indiana. The presentation was on May 10 at the Sand Creek Country Club in Chesterton, Indiana.
Pictured from left to right are Rick Wright, Linda Simmons, Paul Kemiel and Jack Arnett.
