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. |
17 Broad Street
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 462-3030
UPCOMING EVENTS
7/21/10 MEMBERS Be a part of the Greater Monmouth Chamber of Commerce Night at FirstEnergy Park, home of the Lakewood BlueClaws, by purchasing a display table to promote your business. It will be placed in the concourse area and you can get your message to more than 6,000 fans. You will also receive 50 Reserve Seat Tickets to the game - all for an investment of $400.00. If you would like to split the cost of the table and the number of tickets with another member to make it more affordable, you can. There will be group recognition on the scoreboard and name displayed through various networks leading up to the game. Sign up early!
7/22/10 Chamber "Sizzle" networking meeting every 2nd and 4th Thursday at Perkins, Rte 9 North, Freehold, 7:45 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. $10./ full breakfast or $3./ coffee only. Spotlights for this meeting are Robert Heintz, B2B CFO® and David Shaw, Creative Financial Group of New Jersey. Come join us.
8/5/10 Monthly "Coffee Klatch" for prospective and new members. Come meet and greet active members of the Chamber and hear first hand how Chamber membership can benefit your business. 8:30 am in the Chamber office. Coffee and bagels. Meeting conducted by the Membership Committee.
8/30/10 Young Professionals Groups presents Nine Innings of Networking and Baseball in one great night! Lakewood BlueClaws vs Augusta Green Jackets - includes 90 minute all-you-can-eat buffet, business card raffles, guest speakers! Mingle with others exclusively in the Center Field cookout area. Individual tickets are $24.95. Pick up your tickets at the Will Call window on game night.
9/14/10 Business After Hours hosted by Combat Sports Laser Tag Park 5:30-7:30 pm. Check the website to learn more about the facility and what they offer. http://www.outdoorlasertag.com This is an event you don't want to miss! $10/Member - $15/Non-member includes refreshments.
9/17/10 Chamber hosts Not-for-Profit Focus Group. Please come join us for our 4th gathering at the Chamber office @ 8:30 am. The Chamber seeks to develop and strengthen partnerships in the non-profit sector through collaboration and idea sharing. Through the efforts of this group, the Chamber will strive to raise awareness of their economic impact and value-added services and resources, as well as the difficulties facing not-for-profit organizations in our community. Roman Lucky, VP of Development for CentraState Healthcare System, is our guest speaker. He will present Part II of his Board Governance program.
9/22/10 GMCC Annual Golf Outing at Pine Barrens Golf Club. Individual Golfer $195.00. Networking Dinner only $50.00. Join us for this premier networking event with affordable pricing at an outstanding course! Sponsorships available. Call for details.
