Centennial Celebration and Celebrate Salem
Awards Dinner Extraordinaire
Wednesday April 25, 2012
At the Peabody Essex Museum
Reception starts at 6:30pm
Followed by dinner, award presentation and champagne toast
Black Tie Optional
Salem Chamber Announces Winners of Celebrate Salem Awards! Click here to read the press release.
Check out a few of the photos from the event courtesy of Lightshed Photography Studio! (click to enlarge)
 
 
In 1912 the Salem Merchant Association and the Civic Association started talks about a merger into one organization, the Salem Chamber of Commerce and Civics. The group joined the U.S. Chamber in 1912 and incorporated in 1914.
We are celebrating this milestone at the Centennial Celebration and Celebrate Salem Awards Dinner Extraordinaire on April 25th, 2012 at the Peabody Essex Museum. Governor Patrick has been invited, as have numerous other dignitaries, including Mayor Driscoll and all past Mayors, our state and federal representatives, and the Salem Chambers’ past presidents.
The Black Tie optional event (open bar) will include the annual Celebrate Salem Awards Ceremony, but will also honor the exceptional centennial companies and organizations within the membership of the Salem Chamber, many of whom have been a member since the Chamber’s inception.
We are expecting a sell-out crowd, and advise all to make reservations early.
For information on tickets and sponsorship opportunities, please call the Salem Chamber office at 978-744-0004!
Winners from Previous Years
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
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