14th Annual Chamber Choice Awards
Since 1996, the Chamber Choice Awards has been the signature event for the Hamden Chamber of Commerce. This year we anticipate another sell out crowd on October 28th at Laurel View Country Club in Hamden.
Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of our 2009 distinguished honorees.
Business of the Year:
~ WHITNEY CENTER
Small Business of the Year:
~ RYAN OIL COMPANY
Community Advocate of the Year:
~ YOUR PLACE YOUTH CENTER
Service Organization of the Year:
~ HAPPY TAILS FOUNDATION
Notable Citizen:
~ ANN DEMATTEO, Assistant Metro Editor-New Haven Register
Outstanding Contribution to the Chamber:
~ IRA KUZMA, Photo Docs
Educator of the Year:
~ FRAN RABINOWITZ, Superintendent of Schools
Business Student of the Year:
~ STACEY KANNER
The evening begins with a cocktail reception at 6:00pm and the dinner/awards presentation begins at 7:00pm.
For more information on attending the event and/or sponsorship opportunities, please download the below forms. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact the Chamber office at 203-288-6431.
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~ PAST AWARD RECIPIENTS ~
Business of the Year:
2008 - Bob Thomas Ford
2007 - Eye Center, A Medical & Surgical Group
2006 - Calgagni Associates
2005 - Beazley Company
2004 - Richard Penna Salon
2003 - Raffaello's Ristorante
2002 - American Medical Response
2001 - Whitney Donut
2000 - Rainbow Cleaners
Small Business of the Year:
2008 - Hindinger Farm
2007 - Joiya Day SPa & Hair Design
2006 - Rollins Printing
2005 - Lucian's Florist & Greenhouse
Business Advocate of the Year:
2008 - Lou & Mary Tagliatela
2007 - Donald Camerato
2006 - Dolores Giannini
2005 - The United Illuminating Company
2004 - Dale Kroop
2003 - Dr. Phillip Frese
2002 - Ed DellaValle
2001 - Ray Peach
2000 - Bill O'Brien
1999 - Atty. Stephen Ciardiello
1998 - Anthony Sachetti
1997 - Richard DePodesta
1996 - Atty. Bernard Pellegrino
Outstanding Contributions to the Chamber:
2008 - Frances Granquist
2007 - Pam Matocha
2006 - Mark Stevens
2005 - Susan Rapini
2004 - The Masotta Family
2003 - Harborside Healthcare Arden House
2002 - Domenic Twohill
2001 - Gloria Sandillo
2000 - John Nucher
1999 - Lewis & Laraine Panzo
Business Person of the Year:
1999 - Glen & Kyle Ayer
1998 - Vivian Kantrow
1997 - Charles Roderick
1996 - Ed Glater
Service Organization of the Year:
2008 - Hamden/North Haven YMCA
2007 - Don's Hat Rack
2006 - The C.H.A.I.N Fund
2005 - Special Olympics Connecticut
2004 - Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
2003 - Human Relation Club
2002 - The Amity Club
2001 - Volunteer Firefighters
2000 - Hamden Historical Society
1999 - Goldenbells Committee
1998 - Unitas Club
1997 - Quinnipiac Council, BSA
1996 - Hamden Rotary Club
Notable Citizens of the Year:
2008 - Mimsie Coleman
2007 - Donald J. Weinbach
2006 - Carl Amento
2005 - Betty Wetmore
2004 - Carl Porto, Sr.
2003 - The Federico Family
2002 - The Burt Family
2001 - Peter Villano
2000 - Dr. Lawrence DeNardis
1999 - Jean A. Murray
1998 - John Ambrogio
1997 - Ron Rohmer
1996 - Richard Diana, M.D.
Educator of the Year:
2008 - Joyce Kossman
2007 - Bryan Anderson
2006 - Gregory Amter
2005 - Hamlet Hernandez
2004 - Leonora Henderson
2003 - Alida D. Begina, Ed.D.
2002 - Nick Collicelli
2001 - Lisa Norwood
2000 - Mary Marrandino
1999 - Colleen Palmer
1998 - Charles E. Taylor
1997 - Lyn Caliendo
1996 - Ellen Thompson
Business Student of the Year:
2008 - Virginia Hally
2007 - Michael Colson
2006 - Molly Schaefer
2005 - Nicole Gentile
2004 - Joanna Palmquist
2003 - Dominique Donoghoe
2002 - Whitney Naumann
2001 - Jesse Cushman
2000 - Elizabeth Palmquist
1999 - John Vergato
1998 - Michael Vitale
1997 - Ebony Belcher
1996 - Rose Bernardi
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