Celebration of community spirit ''18th Annual Spinnaker Awards'' Bayshore Courier News Posted:11/19/09
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Almost 200 guests gathered together at Branches in West Long Branch, Thursday Nov 12 to join in honoring the Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce (EMACC) 2009 Spinnaker Award winners. "These awards honor the businesses and individuals who give of themselves to make life better for everyone in eastern Monmouth County" Said Ray Eckhoff, Chairman of the event. "And, it always features great food, a little entertainment, lots of fun and a gift auction to benefit the EMACC Education Foundation. It really has become one of Monmouth County's signature events."
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.
To submit a nomination in any of these categories for the 2010 awards, contact the Chamber at 732-741-0055 or visit them online at emacc.org.
