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Join us at the 2024 Celebrate Salem Awards for the 100th Annual Dinner!

April 24 at PEM

The Salem Chamber of Commerce's 100th Annual Celebrate Salem Awards Dinner will take place in the beautiful Atrium of the Peabody Essex Museum on the evening of Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

The program of the evening will include the presentation of the Celebrate Salem Awards in 7 categories. The process for the nominations and selection of winners is a two phase process. In the first period businesses and people were nominated, after which the Awards Committee selected 6 nominees per category. In the second phase the voting, open to both businesses and residents, will take place to select the winners.

The theme for this year's dinner is based on the PEM exhibition "Our Time on Earth", on view February 19 through June 9, 2024.

Tickets for the event are $150 per person and include a welcoming drink during the networking reception and a delicious sit-down dinner. We are looking for sponsors for the event and sponsorship options can be found on the reservation and sponsorship form.
The 100th Annual Celebrate Salem Awards

Awards will be handed out in the following categories:
- 2023 Businessperson of the Year - Small Business (less than 10 FTE employees)
- 2023 Businessperson of the Year - Large Business (more than 10 FTE employees)
- 2023 Resiliency and Sustainability Award
- 2023 New Business of the Year
- 2023 Long Term Achievement Award
- 2023 Community Service Award
- 2023 Excellence in Retailing Award
Winners per category are decided by general vote by the Salem Chamber membership and the community at large starting March 1st- through March 21st.
The 2023 Salem Chamber “Celebrate Salem Awards” nominees are:
2023 Businessperson of the Year – Small Business: Businessperson of the Year – Small Business (under 10 FTE employees) is awarded to a Chamber member or person who has demonstrated excellence in business practices throughout the year and has demonstrated a sincere commitment to Salem.
- Carley Alvarez, Alvarez Family Boxing
- Denise Kent, Wicked Good Books & Silly Bunny Toys
- Jay Salois, VRTical Media
- Jenni Stuart, Jenni Stuart Fine Jewelry
- Karen Scalia, Salem Food Tours
- Peter Endicott, The Cheese Shop of Salem
2023 Businessperson of the Year – Large Business: Businessperson of the Year – Large Business (over 10 FTE employees) is awarded to a Chamber member or person who has demonstrated excellence in business practices throughout the year and has demonstrated a sincere commitment to Salem.
- Beth Crowley, Witch City Walking Tours
- David Surface, St. Jean's Credit Union
- Diane Fatouros, Rockland Trust
- Mike Sperling, Sperling Interactive
- Rick Jones, Jones Architecture
- Vini Kurti, Adriatic Restaurant & Bar
2023 Resiliency and Sustainability Award: Awarded to the business or person that best exemplifies green business practices and/or climate change adaptation.
- Crowley Offshore Wind Services
- Dick & Diane Pabich, The Salem Inn
- Janelle Rolke, City of Salem
- Loralee Hurley, Staples, Inc.
- The Salem Flea Marketplace
- Salem Wildlife Rescue
2023 New Business of the Year: Awarded to the best new business that opened in Salem in 2023.
- JEM Studios Body Alchemist
- Annie's Asian Mart
- Ray Adea's Mediterranean Kitchen
- RE/MAX Beacon Realty
- Starbird
- The Hive Workspace
2023 Long-term Achievement Award: Given to a business that has achieved 10 or more years of success in the community.
- Rockafellas
- Best Maps / Haunted Happenings Magazine
- Harbor Sweets
- Schooner FAME
- Witch Tee's
- Ye Olde Pepper Companie
2023 Community Service Award: Awarded to a member or organization with an outstanding record of community service and volunteer participation.
- Alice Merkl
- Daily Table
- Mario Sousa, SHS Career and Technical Education
- Pathways for Children
- The Phoenix School
- The Salem Partnership
2023 Excellence in Retailing Award: The Excellence in Retailing 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.
- Caramel French Patisserie
- Moon’s Card & Gift Shop
- Blackcraft Cult
- Curly Girl Candy Shop
- Die With Your Boots On
- Zitelle

Winners in Previous Years:

2022 (awards handed out in 2023):
- 2022 Excellence in Retail Award - Pamplemousse
- 2022 Community Service Award - Root North Shore
- Best New Business Award - Roseadela's
- Long-Term Achievement Award - Modern Millie
- Resiliency & Sustainability Award - Salem State University
- Businessperson of the Year Award (Large) - The Turner Family of Turner's Seafood
- Businessperson of the Year Award (Small) - Antonia Steriti of Periwinkles Food Shoppe
2021 (awards handed out in 2022)
- 2021 Excellence in Retail Award - Coffee Time Bake Shop
- 2021 Community Service Award - Salem Main Streets
- Best New Business Award - Lulu’s Bakery & Pantry
- Long-Term Achievement Award - The Hawthorne Hotel
- Resiliency & Sustainability Award - Odd Meter Coffee
- Businessperson of the Year Award - Ashley Tina, Good Witch of Salem
2020 (awards handed out in 2021)
- Businessperson of the Year - John Andrews, Creative Collective
- Young Entrepreneur - Kate & Jess Moody, Moody Home & Gifts
- New Business of the Year - Artful Life Counceling Center & Studio
- Climate Resiliency Award - Barbara Warren, Salem Sound Coastwatch
- Community Service Award - Robyn Burns, Salem Pantry
- Excellence in Retail Award - Matt O'Neill & Dan Gursha, Ledger Restaurant
2019 (awards handed out in 2020)
- Businessman of the Year - Tim Maguire
- Businesswoman of the Year - Becky DeVries
- New Business of the Year - Kakawa Chocolate House
- Long-Term Achievement Award - Gulu Gulu Cafe
- Community Service Award - Steve Harrington/NAGLY
- Excellence in Retail Award - Hauswitch Home & Healing
2018 (awards handed out in 2019)
- Businessman of the Year - Matt O'Neill, Ledger
- Businesswoman of the Year - Laura Lanes, Laura Lanes Skin Care
- New Business of the Year - The Hotel Salem
- Long-Term Achievement Award - Pamplemousse
- Community Service Award - Kerry Murphy, The Salem Pantry
- Excellence in Retail Award - Harbor Sweets
2017 (awards handed out in 2018)
- Businessman of the Year - Jason Consalvo – Salem Five Bank
- Businesswoman of the Year - Kate Fox – Destination Salem
- New Business of the Year - Goodnight Fatty
- Long-Term Achievement Award - A & J King Artisan Bakers, LLC
- Community Service Award - The House of the Seven Gables
- Excellence in Retail Award - Turtle Alley Chocolates II
2016 (awards handed out in 2017)
- Businessman of the Year - Al Snape – Far From the Tree
- Businesswoman of the Year - Amy Job – Jolie Tea Company
- New Business of the Year - Notch Brewing
- Long-Term Achievement Award - Hawthorne Hotel
- Community Service Award - Salem No Place for Hate Committee
- Excellence in Retail Award - Lifebridge Thrift Store
2015 (awards handed out in 2016)
- Businessman of the Year - Rob Liani – Coffee Time Bake Shop
- Businesswoman of the Year - Joanne Scott – Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem
- New Business of the Year - Sea Level Oyster Bar
- Long-Term Achievement Award - Salem Maritime National Historic Site / NPS
- Community Service Award - The Plummer Home
- Excellence in Retail Award - The Cheese Shop of Salem
2014 (awards handed out in 2015)
- Businessman of the Year - Paul Van Ness (CinemaSalem, The Cabot, Van Ness Creative, Salem Film Fest)
- Businesswoman of the Year - Brandi Dion (B&S Fitness Companies & CrossFit IronSpider)
- New Business of the Year - The Ugly Mug Diner
- Long-Term Achievement Award - Jim & Nancy Hurrell (Salem Trolley, Pirate Museum, Witch History Museum, Witch Dungeon)
- Community Service Award - Creative Salem
- Excellence in Retail Award - Milk & Honey Green Grocer
2013 (awards handed out in 2014)
- Businessman of the Year- Patrick Schultz (Howling Wolf)
- Businesswoman of the Year- Sandy Heaphy (Kensington Stobart Gallery)
- New Business of the Year- Turner's Seafood at Lyceum Hall
- Long-Term Achievement Award- DeIulis Brothers Construction
- Community Service Award- North Shore Community Development Coalition
- Excellence in Retail Award- Treasures Over Time
2012 (awards handed out in 2013)
- 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 Retail Award- Peabody Essex Museum Gift Shop

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