(STURGIS) – A special award was given out Thursday to a man who shares his time and talents with his hometown.

The Sturgis Exchange Club honored Eric Eishen with their 2023 Book Of Golden Deeds Award. It is given annually and recognizes the truly outstanding contributions made by a person or persons to their country, community or fellowman.

Eishen was nominated and selected by the Book Of Golden Deeds Committee. Committee member Claudia Pahls shares some of the ways Eishen has given back to the Sturgis area. ...... {LISTEN}.

Eishen says what he does for the community he learned from his parents. ...... {LISTEN}.

Eishen’s father Leonard Eishen was named the Book of Golden Deeds Winner in 2000, making them the only father and son combination to win the award from the Sturgis Exchange Club.