Wednesday April 24, 2013 

At the Peabody Essex Museum

Reception starts at 6:30pm
Followed by dinner and award presentation

We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2012 Celebrate Salem Awards!

Businessman of the Year:
Michael Wheeler (Beverly Cooperative Bank)

Businesswoman of the Year:
Helen Medler & the late Anne Turcotte (Hawthorne Tours)

New Business of the Year:
Jean Louis Pasta Shop

Long-Term Achievement Award:
Finz Seafood & Grill

Community Service Award:
John Hall of Salem Five

Excellence in Retailing Award:
Peabody Essex Museum Gift Shop

Congratulations to each and every business who was nominated for this years Celebrate Salem Awards! Click here to read the official press release.

Photos courtesy of LightShed Photography Studio:

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Winners from Previous Years

2012
Businessman of the Year- Michael Wheeler (Beverly Cooperative Bank)
Businesswoman of the Year- Helen Medler & the late Anne Turcotte (Hawthorne Tours)
New Business of the Year- Jean Louis Pasta Shop
Long-Term Achievement Award- Finz Seafood & Grill
Community Service Award- John Hall of Salem Five
Excellence in Retailing Award- Peabody Essex Museum Gift Shop

2011
Businessman of the Year – Bill Hanney (North Shore Music Theatre)
Businesswoman of the Year – Juli Lederhaus (Hawthorne Hotel)
New Business of the Year – re-find and re-find mens
Long-Term Achievement Award – Ye Olde Pepper Companie
Community Service Award – Healing Abuse Working for Change (HAWC)
Excellence in Retailing Award – Delande Lighting

2010
Businessman of the Year – Bruce Whear (Wire 4 Hire)
Businesswoman of the Year – Paula Graziani (Caffe Graziani)
New Business of the Year – Yoga Sakti
Long-Term Achievement Award – Bernard's Jewelers
Community Service Award – John Boris
Excellence in Retailing Award – Roost & Beehive

2009
Businessman of the Year – Dan Shuman
Businesswoman of the Year – Christine Sullivan
New Business of the Year – St. Jean’s Credit Union
Long-Term Achievement Award – Salem Athenaeum
Community Service Award – Salem Farmers’ Market
Excellence in Retailing Award – Landry & Arcari

2008
Businessman of the Year - Matt Picarsic, RCG
Businesswoman of the Year - Wendi Goldsmith, Bioengineering Group
New Business of the Year - Sixty2 on Wharf
Long-Term Achievement Award - Crosby's Markets
Community Service Award - African Development Through Drum & Dance
Excellence in Retailing Award - Rouge Cosmetics

2007
Businessman of the Year - Rob Lutts, Cabot Money Management
Businesswoman of the Year - Jennie Cudmore, Crunchy Granola Baby
New Business of the Year - Gulu Gulu Cafe
Long-Term Achievement Award - Coffee Time Bake Shop
Community Service Award - Salem Rotary Club
Excellence in Retailing Award - A&J Bakery

2006
Businessman of the Year - Robert Dionne, Northshore Ambulance
Businesswoman of the Year - Wendy Snow-Lang, Art Corner
New Business of the Year - Salem Ferry
Long-Term Achievement Award - Red's Sandwich Shop
Community Service Award - Cinema Salem
Excellence in Retailing Award - Cornerstone Books

2005
Businessman of the Year - Joseph Gibbons, Salem Five Bank
Businesswoman of the Year - Dr. Elizabeth Bradt, All Creatures Veterinary Hospital
New Business of the Year - Salem Gazette
Long-Term Achievement Award - Thermal Circuits
Community Service Award - Alison D'Amario, Tina Jordan and Patti MacLeod
Excellence in Retailing Award - Waters & Brown

2004
Businessman of the Year - Robert Norton, NSMC
Businesswoman of the Year - Nancy Harrington, Salem State College
New Business of the Year - B&S Fitness and Salem Waterfront Hotel
Long-Term Achievement Award - Hawthorne Hotel
Community Service Award - Mike Allen
Excellence in Retailing Award - Boys & Girls Club

2003
Businessman of the Year - Dan Monroe, Peabody Essex Museum
Businesswoman of the Year - Diane Manahan, Pamplemousse
New Business of the Year - Rockafellas
Long-Term Achievement Award - Eastern Bank
Community Service Award - Jim Armstrong and Tom Philibin
Good Neighbor Award - Salem Main Streets

2002
Businessman of the Year - Paul Duran, Winter Street Architects
Businesswoman of the Year - Jen & Trudy Stravos, Signatures
New Business of the Year - North Shore Spirit
Long-Term Achievement Award - Peabody Essex Museum
Community Service Award - George Carey
Good Neighbor Award - Salem YMCA

2001
Businessman of the Year - Mark Meche, Winter Street Architects and Biff Michaud, Salem Witch Museum
Businesswoman of the Year - Cynthia McGurren, Salem State College
New Business of the Year - Finz Restaurant
Long-Term Achievement Award - Red Lion Smoke Shop
Community Service Award - Greg Liakos