18th Annual Spinnaker Awards “A Celebration of Community Spirit”
The Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce (EMACC) is proud to announce the honorees for the 2009 Spinnaker Awards. Now in its eighteenth year, theSpinnaker Awards honors businesses and individuals who give of themselves to make life better for everyone in eastern Monmouth County. “Spinnaker has become a popular, signature event in our region and attracts hundreds of people who attend to congratulate the honorees and to network with Monmouth County’s foremost business and community leaders.” said Ray Eckhoff, chairman of the 2009 Spinnaker Awards.
The 2009 Spinnaker Honorees are:
Volunteer of the Year
Tom Hayes
Above and beyond service and dedication by an individual who provides exemplary service to the community.
Arts & Culture Award
The Two River Theatre Company
In recognition of those individuals and organizations who support and cultivate an appreciation of Arts in the community.
Public Service Award
The Honorable Suzanne S. Castleman, Mayor of Little Silver
To honor an individual who is a source of pride to the citizens he/she serves and is consistent with the high principles of the chamber for all who hold a public charge.
Community Service Award
The Atrium at Navesink Harbor
For a business with less than 50 employees which has shown a dedication to the good of the eastern Monmouth community by leadership and spirit in support of our quality of life.
Corporate Good Neighbor
Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook and Cooper
For a business with 50 or more employees. Beginning with the CEO, a business whose culture motivates employees to be personally involved as good Samaritans to people in need making eastern Monmouth a better place to live.
Non-Profit Organization of the Year
The Holocaust, Genocide and Human Rights Education Center
To honor an organization that provides quality and consistent programs and services to the community.
New Award!
Tourism
Kaboom! Fireworks on the Navesink
To recognize the special events and activities in the Monmouth County area that are created for the enjoyment of our residents and visitors and contribute to the economic vitality and quality of life in our communities.
The awards will be presented at the EMACC’s Spinnaker Awards dinner on November 12th at Branches in West Long Branch and will feature a complimentary cocktail hour, sit-down dinner, retrospective video and annual silent auction to benefit the Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation Scholarship program. oliday ExpressTo learn more, call the Chamber at 732-741-0055 or visit www.emacc.org
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Serving the Communities of Eatontown, Fair Haven, Little Silver, Monmouth Beach, Oceanport , Red Bank Rumson, Sea Bright, Shrewsbury, and Tinton Falls
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Red Bank, New Jersey 07701
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