89th Annual Celebrate Salem Awards Dinner
The Salem Chamber of Commerce's 89th Annual Celebrate Salem Awards Dinner took place in the beautiful Atrium of the Peabody Essex Museum on the evening of Wednesday, April 27, 2011. Please join us in congratulating this year's nominees & winners!
And the Winners Are:
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
Nominees for the Salem Chamber’s “Celebrate Salem Awards”
Businessman of the Year is a Chamber member who has demonstrated excellence in business practices throughout the year and has demonstrated a sincere commitment to Salem.
Businesswoman of the Year is a Chamber member who has demonstrated excellence in business practices throughout the year and has demonstrated a sincere commitment to Salem.
New Business of the Year 2010, awarded to the best new business that opened in 2010.
The Long-Term Achievement Award will be given to a business that has achieved 10 or more years of success in the community.
The Community Service Award is awarded to a member or organization who has an outstanding record of community service and volunteer participation.
Excellence in Retail Award: The Excellence in Retail Award showcases the outstanding achievements of Salem retailers and will be awarded to the retailer that applies superior knowledge, creativity and industry know-how to develop innovative strategies, and contributes to the growth of the Salem retail sector.
Winners from Previous Years
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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