When contributing to federal political candidates and campaign committees Marian Ilitch (Mrs. Mike Ilitch) routinely lists her occupation on Federal Election Commission (FEC) documents as "homemaker;" although, her biography on the Ilitch Holdings, Inc. Web site refers to Mrs. Ilitch as the "Nation's Top Businesswoman:"
Nation’s Top BusinesswomanMarian has earned a reputation as a dynamic force in the restaurant and entertainment industry. She continues to blaze new trails and respond to the changing needs of the marketplace. Marian Ilitch has received many awards including:
- Named one of Detroit’s Enterprising Women by the Detroit Historical Society in partnership with the Women’s Economic Club, National Association of Women Business Owners, Greater Detroit Chapter and Crain’s Detroit Business. (2004)
- Inducted into the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame (2001)
- Named Michigan Executive of the Year by the Wayne State School of Business Administration (1999)
- Hospice of Southeastern Michigan Council Crystal Rose Award for leadership, compassion and dedication to the community (1997)
- American Red Cross of Southeastern Michigan for aiding emergency services and the work of the Red Cross friends (1996)
- Working Women Magazine - recognized as the number one women business owner in the nation (1994)
- Greater Detroit Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners - recognized as one of Michigan’s Top 25 women business owners (1994)
- Roundtable for Women in Foodservice Pacesetter Award in recognition of lasting and outstanding contributions made by women in foodservice (1988)
- Crain’s Detroit Business Top Women in Business Honoree (2005)
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