Annual Award Winners

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2017 AWARD WINNERS

Most Creative Window

The Blue Purl

Best Innovative Concept

Redux: the Restaurant & the Market at Redux

2017 Best New Building

Kienlen Lattmann Sotheby's International Realty

2017 Outstanding Building Preservation

St. Vincent Martyr Church

2017 Appreciation Award

Short Stories Bookshop & Community Hub

Cornerstone Business Award

Bea Henderson of San Francisco Mercantile

Extra Mile Award

The Bar Method Madison

Robbin Salmeri of Cleaners Advantage

2017 Distinguished Service Award

Lisa Ellis

Businesses and Individuals honored at the Madison Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner on Monday, June 5

The Madison Area Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Awards Dinner on Monday, June 5 at The Madison Hotel at One Convent Rd. in Morristown. Awards were given in eight categories at the year end celebration.

One-hundred guests attended the event. The night was filled with good cheer, laughter and friendship. The evening included a dinner buffet, cash bar, door prizes and an awards ceremony that was held in the Victorian Room.

"The Chamber's Annual Awards Dinner celebrates the outstanding achievements of a carefully selected group of distinguished individuals, businesses and community organizations. All of our 2017 honorees have helped to make our business community and Madison shine brightly," said Chamber President John Morris.

In the Business Improvement category, the Chamber honored The Blue Purl, 60 Main St. with the Most Creative Window Award. Redux: the Restaurant & the Market at Redux, 3 Central Ave., received the Best Innovative Concept Award. The 2017 Best New Building award went to Kienlen Lattmann Sotheby's International Realty, 223 Main St., and St. Vincent Martyr Church, 26 Green Village Rd., received the 2017 Outstanding Building Preservation Award.

The 2017 Appreciation Award honored Short Stories Bookshop & Community Hub, 23 Main St., for all it brings to and shares with the businesses and the community.

"Short Stories has been integral in hosting community events and we want to recognize their dedication and support of the businesses and community of Madison," said Chamber Vice President Danielle Dixon in prepared remarks.

The Chamber 2017 Cornerstone Business Award was presented to Bea Henderson, owner of San Francisco Mercantile, 4 Green Village Rd., for her service, dedication and longevity as a Madison business.

"Bea opened her doors in 1979. Now, 38 years later, Bea remains an integral part of the fabric, that for decades, has made Madison so charming and unique," said Michael Odell of Odell & Critchley, PC, 333 Main St.

The recipient of 2017 Distinguished Service Award honored long-time Madison resident Lisa Ellis for her substantial contributions to the education system, the businesses and the community of Madison.

"Lisa has tirelessly devoted countless hours to the businesses and community," said Chamber President John Morris. "She has made great contributions as a manager, liaison, colleague and volunteer. She is the embodiment of the word partnership and she has a true love for the work she does for the businesses and community of Madison."

The much anticipated “Extra Mile Award” is the only Chamber award determined by the general public. This year honored 2 winners: The Bar Method of Madison, 122 Main St. and Robbin Salmeri of Cleaners Advantage, a full service mobile dry cleaning business, 888-471-7676.

"Both of our award winners successfully lead by example and exceed the highest standards of customer service," said the Chamber's executive director Karen Giambra.

"Our honorees delivered thoughtful, enjoyable and touching acceptance speeches and the Chamber Board can't thank them enough for their efforts," said Morris. "The very memorable night was made possible by our honorees, guests, award presenters, many Chamber volunteers and the event's organizer, Karen Giambra, Chamber's executive director."

The awards were sponsored by Jacquie Dinsmore of TAPInto Madison and the centerpieces were sponsored by Whole Foods Market, 222 Main St. The Madison Pharmacy, 66 Main St. donated the balloons that served as part of the table centerpieces.

Best New Sign

Waverly TV- 2015

DDC for Alley signs- 2014

Cambridge Street Papers- 2013

Crowley Cupcakes- 2011

Plaza Lanes- 2010

Sprouts- 2009

Best Renovation

Short Stories- 2015

K9 Resorts- 2014

T&J Service Center- 2013

Adams Dental- 2012

Doodlebugz- 2012

Coccia Realty- 2011

Three Rivers Veterinary- 2010

Best New Façade

54 Main- 2009

Rob's Bistro- 2010

Best Complete Renovation

Stop & Shop- 2009

Best New Building

Kienlen Lattmann Sotheby’s International Realty- 2017

Investors Bank- 2015

Walgreens- 2013

Jensen Construction- 2009

Best Relaunch

The Rocking Horse- 2014

Starting Line Sports- 2014

Firehouse- 2013

San Francisco Mercantile- 2012

Best Revitalization

Lincoln Place Project- 2013

Appreciation Award

Barb Short/Short Stories- 2017

Janet Allocco- 2016

Robbin Salmeri- 2015

Taste of Madison Committee- 2014

Doodlebugz- 2014

Rocco Iossa- 2013

Tivoli Creative Design Studio- 2012

Romanelli’s Pizza & Italian Eatery- 2011

Best Comeback Award 2011

Chef Loryn’s

Community Service Award

The Garden Club of Madison- 2016

Michael & Rosemary Riccone- 2015

The Christmas Committee- 2014

Investors Bank- 2013

Salvatore Minardi- 2013

Coviello Brothers- 2012

May Day Committee- Mara Johnson- 2011

Friends of Madison Train Station- 2010

Kate Lavinio- 2009

Distinguished Service Award

Lisa Ellis- 2017

“Walk with A Veteran” paver and revitalization project at James Park- 2016

Frank Iannarone- 2015

Dr. Allison Adams- 2014

Judy Mullins- 2013

Arleen J. Gaetani- 2012

Jim Burnet, Borough of Madison- 2011

Friends of Madison Shade Tree- 2010

Ernie Nash- 2009

Outstanding Interior Renovation Award

Healthy Italia- 2016

Outstanding Preservation Award

St. Vinvcent Martyr Church- 2017

Innovation Award

Redux- 2017

STRYXE- 2016

Most Creative Window

The Blue Purl- 2017

Chamber Volunteer of the Year Award

Meg Wastie- 2016

Non Profit Award

Madison Area YMCA- 2016

Cornerstone Business Award

Bea Henderson- 2017

Hall of Fame

Judy Mullins- 2015

Peter Daniele- 2013

Carmine Toto- 2012

Historic Business Awards

2014

2010-2011

125^thAnniversary of Madison Presentation

2014

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