CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD - The Chamber's annual search for outstanding contributions to the community. The Award is given in six categories and can be given to both individuals and organizations.
In 2007, a special Chairman's Award was presented. It may or may not be given annually to an extraordinary individual who has demonstrated service to others above and beyond the call of duty.
PAST RECIPIENTS
Chairman's Award
2007 Bunny Salomon, Marlboro 2008 Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation 2009 The Tobias Family, Manalapan
Public Service
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1995 |
James M. Mayor, Mayor, Twp. of Freehold |
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1996 |
Theodore J. Narozanick, |
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1997 |
Arthur R. Kondrup, Twp. of Freehold |
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1998 |
James S. Gray, Mayor, Twp. of Manalapan |
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1999 |
Thomas J. Powers, Monmouth Country Freeholder |
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2000 |
David P. Segal, Mayor, Twp. of Freehold |
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2001 |
Harry Larrison, Jr., Director, Monmouth |
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2002 |
John O. Bennett, |
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2003 |
John Kaye, |
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2004 |
Hon. Rush Holt, U.S. Congressman, 12th Congressional District |
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2004 |
Hon. Christopher H. Smith, |
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2005 |
Michael G. Wilson, Mayor, Borough of Freehold |
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2006 |
Thomas Antus, Administrator, Township of Freehold |
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2007 |
Dr. James Wasser, Superintendent of Schools, FRHSD |
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2008 |
Colonel Alphonse J. Stephenson, Command Chaplain of the |
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2009 |
Monmouth County Child Advocacy Center |
Non-Profit
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1995 |
William J. Mehr, |
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1996 |
Dr. Martin I. Krupnick, IEP Youth Services, Inc. |
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1997 |
YMCA of |
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1998 |
Ron Reich, Esq., |
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1999 |
Thomas H. Litz, President/CEO, CentraState Healthcare System |
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2000 |
Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts |
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2001 |
Women’s Center of Monmouth County |
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2002 |
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2003 |
The |
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2004 |
Dr. Peter Burnham, President, |
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2005 |
Center Players, Inc. |
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2006 |
SCORE, Chapter 36 |
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2007 |
CPC Behavioral Healthcare |
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2008 |
Food Bank of Monmouth & Ocean Counties |
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2009 |
United Way of Monmouth County and Collier Services |
Major Business
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1995 |
Freehold Ford |
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1996 |
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1997 |
CentraState Healthcare System |
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1998 |
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1999 |
Sam’s Club |
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2000 |
WithumSmith+Brown |
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2001 |
The Community Bank of |
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2002 |
Six Flags Great Adventure |
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2003 |
JCP&L, A FirstEnergy Company |
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2004 |
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2005 |
J. H. Cohn, LLP |
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2006 |
Lomurro, Davison, Eastman & Munoz, P.A. |
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2007 |
HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospitals of NJ |
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2008 |
DCH Auto Group |
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2009 |
Investors Savings Bank |
Small Business
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1995 |
Especially For You Florist |
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1996 |
Bookkeeping by Bremer |
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1997 |
Paul=Mark Printing |
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1998 |
Ampersand Graphics |
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1999 |
R. Francis Associates |
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2000 |
Stewart Title of Central Jersey, Inc. |
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2001 |
Rebecca Ginsberg Graphic Art Services |
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2002 |
SK Visions |
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2003 |
Marielle’s Restaurant & Supper Club |
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2004 |
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2005 |
Silvert's Furniture |
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2006 |
Callahan Development Group |
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2007 |
Gellman Images |
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2008 |
Great Restaurants |
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2009 |
Koval Associates, LLC |
Community Service
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1995 |
Elaine Warga-Murray, E.W. Murray Associates, Inc. |
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1996 |
Robert C. McGirr, C.H.T. Clayton & Son Funeral Home |
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1997 |
Gary B. Rosen, CPA, Wilkin & Guttenplan, P.C. |
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1998 |
Hillary Cummons, |
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1999 |
Mary Ann Martin, |
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2000 |
Dr. Jeff Lazinger, |
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2001 |
Gerard Norkus, President, Norkus Enterprises, Inc. |
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2002 |
Kenneth W. Faistl, M.D., Medical Director, Family Practice of |
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2003 |
Michael B. Mangini, Attorney At Law |
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2004 |
Terrence Loftus, UBS Financial Services |
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2005 |
Frank Dalotto, Director, Camp Quality of New Jersey |
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2006 |
Cheryl Cummings, Executive Director, Brookdale Network, BCC |
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2007 |
This category not awarded in 2007 |
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2008 |
John McGeehan, Community Relations Coordinator |
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2009 |
The Wellness Community |
Chamber Volunteer of the Year
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1995 |
Maryann Torre, CPA, Mintz & Torre, LLC |
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1996 |
Karen Weber, |
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1997 |
Gail Huisman, GPU Energy |
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1998 |
Dorothy H. Avallone, |
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1999 |
Mark Lamhut, Paul=Mark Printing |
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2000 |
Richard A. Kadash, Vice President, Fleet Bank |
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2001 |
Nathan Davidson, President, The Davidson/Carroll Group, Inc. |
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2002 |
Robert F. Munoz, Esq., Partner, Lomurro, Davison, Eastman & Munoz, P.A. |
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2003 |
Jeffrey D. Ball, CFP, Smith Barney, Inc. |
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2004 |
Bernice Garfield-Szita, |
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2005 |
William F. Bladel, CEBS, CFP, Director, Mid-Atlantic Resource Group, LLC |
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2006 |
Natalie Kober-Dallenbach, Asst. Vice President, Sun National Bank |
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2007 |
Suzanne Pease, Ampersand Graphics |
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2008 |
Allison Williams, Esq., Lomurro, Davison, Eastman and Munoz, P.A. |
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2009 |
Kathleen Lockwood, Stewart Title of Central Jersey, Inc. |
GMCC
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57 Schanck Road
Suite C-3
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 462-3030
Fax (732) 462-2123
UPCOMING EVENTS:
2/08/12 Annual Caring with Karaoke Charity Event presented by the Young Professionals Group @ Park 33 (formerly Park Avenue Bistro, 618 Park Avenue, Freehold. $20.00 admission. This year the event will benefit "The Brennan Stands Alone Foundation."
On May 7, 2008, US Army 1st Lt. Brian Brennan of Howell, NJ, an Operation Enduring Freedom combat veteran, was seriously injured in Afghanistan when an IED exploded under the humvee in which he was traveling. The attack took the lives of two soldiers and a civilian. Lt. Brennan and Specialist Ryan Price of California were the only two survivors. Lt. Brennan suffered cardiac arrest, multiple fractures and traumatic brain injury. He returned home a double amputee. The outpouring of love and support he received from family, friends and the community was overwhelming and gave him the resolve to recover from his injuries. Lt. Brennan’s passion to give back and help others facing the same struggles he endured has led to the establishment of the “Brennan Stands Alone Foundation”. The Foundation was created to ease the burden of routine stress for those injured in the line of duty in order that they may focus on treatment and rehabilitation.
Sponsorships available: Call for more information.
Platinum $750.00 - Gold $500.00 - Silver $250.00 - Supporter $100.00
2/9/12 GMCC "Sizzle". The popular morning networking meeting held the 2nd and 4th Thursday at Perkins, Rt. 9 North, Freehold.
7:45 - 9:00 a.m. Full Breakfast $10/ or coffee only $5/. Each gathering will give two chamber members a 5-10 minute spotlight to showcase his/her expertise. Spotlights: Randy Cranin, Computer Troubleshooters and Marie Ruth Nono, United Teletech Financial.
2/10/12 Diversity Committee returns! Join Chair Bernice Garfield Szita as she revives this group. Looking for interested members. Come join us in the Chamber office @ 12:00 Noon to 1:15 p.m. to learn more.
2/21/12 GMCC Education Committee presents "Discovering Your Memory Power" - Memory Training with Matthew Goerke. Matthew is regarded as one of Ameria's leading experts in the field of memory development He has shared with thousands of business professionals the techniques for developing in instant recall memory with results that are amazing! 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. in the Chamber office. $10/member - $15/non-member. Fee includes continental breakfast.
2/23/12 GMCC "Sizzle". The popular morning networking meeting held the 2nd and 4th Thursday at Perkins, Rt. 9 North, Freehold.
7:45 - 9:00 a.m. Full Breakfast $10/ or coffee only $5/. Each gathering will give two chamber members a 5-10 minute spotlight to showcase his/her expertise. Spotlights: Katharine Skuback, CSAV Systems.com and Elfriede Lamhut, Paul=Mark Printing
