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12th 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 17th at Fantasia in North Haven.

Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of our 2007 distinguished honorees.

Business of the Year:
The Eye Center, A Medical & Surgical Group
Small Business of the Year:
Joiya Day Spa
Business Advocate of the Year:
Donald Camerato, D'Camm LTD.
Service Organization of the Year:
Don's Hat Rack, Rosemary Brandi
Notable Citizen:
The Donald Weinbach, Quinnipiac University
Outstanding Contribution to the Chamber:
Pam Matocha, T.M. Byxbee Company
Educator of the Year:
Bryan Anderson
Business Student of the Year:
Michael Colson, Hamden High School

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.





Download: chamber_choice_reservation_form.pdf
Download: chamber_choice_sponsorship_opportunities_2007.pdf
Past Awards Award Recipients
Business of the Year:
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:
2006 - Rollins Printing
2005 - Lucian's Florist & Greenhouse

Business Advocate of the Year:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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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