If you’ve attended the Spinnaker Dinner, you know what an honor it is to receive this prestigious award and what a great evening it is for the honoree and his or her family and friends. We are asking our members to help us select our honorees by nominating those businesses or individuals whom you feel are deserving of this year’s Spinnaker Award.
To nominate your choice, just submit via e-mail a brief summary of the accomplishments, awards or achievements that you feel qualify your nominee for this special recognition. You are welcome to nominate in as many – or as few – categories as you like but please do not nominate a business or individual who has already received the award.
A list of prior winners is displayed below. Nominations for the 2020 Spinnaker Awards honorees are due by SEPTEMBER 1, 2019.
Send your nomination via e-mail to director@emacc.org The Spinnaker Awards Dinner will be held Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at the Sheraton, Eatontown, NJ.
The Categories Include:
ARTS AND CULTURE AWARD
- In recognition of those individuals and organizations who support and cultivate an appreciation of the Arts in our community.
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
- For a business with fewer than 50 employees which has shown a dedication to the good of the eastern Monmouth community through leadership and spirit in support of our quality of life.
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
- For a business with fewer than 50 employees which has shown a dedication to the good of the eastern Monmouth community through leadership and spirit in support of our quality of life.
50 OR MORE YEARS SERVING MONMOUTH COUNTY
- Celebrating a Business that has found the key to success in remaining a solid business for over 50 years.
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR
- To honor an organization that provides quality and consistent programs and/or services to the community.
PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD
- An individual who is a source of pride to the citizens he/she serves and is consistent with the high principles of the Chamber for all who hold public charge.
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
- Above and beyond service and dedication by an individual who provides exemplary service to the community.
Announcing our New Category: EMACC’S NEXT GENERATION LEADER
- An active member of EMACC who recognizes the benefits of chamber membership and involvement in starting and growing a professional career.
*Elected Official of the Year
1992 – Edward J. McKenna, Mayor of Red Bank
1993 – Anthony T. Bruno
1994 – Charles Callman, Mayor of Rumson
1995 – Jane G. Clayton
1996 – Theodore J. Narozanick
1997 – Florence P. Thompson
1998 – Ann Y. McNamara, Mayor of Tinton Falls
1999 – Harry Larrison, Jr.
2000 – Steven J. Corodemus
2001 – Edward J. Stominski
2002 – John O. Bennett
2003 – Claire French
2004 – Joseph Palaia
2005 – Marie Muhler
2006 – See “Public Service”
*Appointed Official
1992 – J. Gary Sammon 1
1993 – Sally Levine
1994 – Beatrice M. Duffy
1995 – Paul Ridner
1996 – Dr. Donald D. Warner
1997 – James J. Truncer
1998 – Stanley J. Sickels
1999 – Michael L. Trotta
2000 – Monroe G. Marx
2001 – Robert J. Collins
2002 – Harry Conover
2003 – Kathleen Brady
2004 – Dorothy Avalone
2005 – Clement Somers
2006 – See “Public Service”
Public Service Award
2006 – John Ekdahl, Mayor of Rumson
2007 – Gerald Tarantolo, Mayor of Eatontown
2008 – Jennifer Beck, Senator
2009 – Suzy Castleman, Mayor Little Silver
2010 – Mary Pat Angelini, Assemblywoman
2011 – Amy Mallet, Freeholder
2012/2013 – Lillian G. Burry, Freeholder
2014 – Congressman Frank Pallone
2015 – Jeanne De Young, Mo. Co Tourism
2016 – Sea Bright Mayor Dina Long
2017 – Christine Hanlon, Monmouth County Clerk
2018 – Tom Arnone, Freeholder
2019 – Shaun Golden, Monmouth County Sheriff
Arts and Culture of the Year
2006 – Monmouth Co. Arts Council
2007 – Count Basie Theatre
2008 – Monmouth Museum
2009 – Two River Theatre
2010 – Monmouth Civic Chorus
2011 – Mon. University Center for/ Arts
2012/2013 – Guild of Creative Art
2014 – Atlantic Highlands Arts Council
2015 – RB High School Performing Arts
2016 – Rockit! Live Foundation
2017 – Middletown Arts Center
2018 – Phoenix Productions
2019 – Garden State Film Festival
Special Awards:
Honorary Award Donna-Lyn Geigerich
Tourism Award 2009- Kaboom on the Navesink
Economic Development Award 2012/2013- City of Asbury Park
Corporate Good Neighbor
1992 – Asbury Park Press
1993 – JCP&L
1994 – New Jersey Natural Gas Co.
1995 – Riverview Medical Center
1996 – Shrewsbury State Bank
1997 – Super Foodtown of Red Bank
1998 – Merrill Lynch
1999 – Gloria Nilson Realtors
2000 – Meridian Health System
2001 – Comcast
2002 – U.S. Army, Fort Monmouth
2003 – Two River Community Bank
2004 – Commerce Bank
2005 – Murphy Realty
2006 – Monmouth University
2007 – Health South Rehabilitation
2008 – Valley National Bank
2009 – Lindabury, McCormick Estabrook and Cooper
2010 – Giordano, Halleran, Ciesla
2011 – Barnabas Health/MMC
2012/2013 – Arrow Limousine
2014 – Investors Bank
2015 – Kearny Federal Savings
2016 – Withum, Smith and Brown
2017 – Berkshire Hathaway
2018 – OceanFirst
2019 – EPS Corporation
Community Service Award
1992 – Curchin & Company
1993 – The Two River Times
1994 – Kaplan, Gaunt, DeSantis
1995 – John E. Day Funeral Home
1996 – Olivo’s Restaurant
1997 – Raymond, Perri & Co.
1998 – Excel Travel
1999 – S.O. Heritage Associates
2000 – Contemporary Motor Cars
2001 – Omega Graphics 6
2002 – Oakland House Restaurant
2003 – Security Transfer and Storage
2004 – Sickels Market
2005 – Lakewood Blue Claws
2006 – Branches Catering
2007 – Diane Turton Realtors
2008- Ross’ Dockside
2009 – The Atrium at Navesink Harbor
2010 – Currents Magazine
2011 – Move for Hunger/Lowy’s Moving Sve
2012/2013 — Danny’s Grill and Wine Bar
2014 – Shore Flicks
2015 – Earth Treasures
2016 – Trinity Worldwide Technologies
2017 – Journal Magazines
2018 – Boynton & Boynton
2019 – McCue Captains Agency
Volunteer of the Year
1992 – Michael Sullivan
1993 – Anita Roselle
1994 – F. Jay Patock, Jr.
1995 – Peter Reinhart
1996 – Grace Scaduto
1997 – Eugene F. Cheslock, MD
1998 – Penny Vaccaro
1999 – Charles T. Parton –
2000 – Bill I. Saloukas
2001 – Lois D. Shafir, Esq.
2002 – Robin Fitzmaurice
2003- Bill Phillips
2004 – Christine Burke
2005 – Steve Bidgood
2006 – Peter Pfister
2007 – Roberta Sheridan
2008 – Ray Eckhoff
2009 – Thomas Hayes
2010- Ted Friedli
2011- Linda Milstein
2012/2013 – Al Zager
2014 – Sea Bright Rising
2015 – Karen Escobedo
2016- Webster Trammell
2017- Toby Stark
2018 – Tim McLoone
2019 – William D. Moss
Non-Profit Organization
1992 – Brookdale Community College
1993 – Monmouth Ctr-Vocational Rehabilitation
1994 – Operation Mustard Seed
1995 – CPC Behavioral Healthcare
1996 – Community YMCA of Red Bank
1997 – Senior Citizens Activities Network
1998 – Women’s Center of Monmouth County
1999 – Monmouth Council, BSA
2000 – Substance Abuse Resources
2001 – VNA of Central Jersey
2002 – Red Bank Rotary Club
2003 – The Navesink House
2004 – Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts
2005 – Parker Family Clinic
2006 – Ronald McDonald House
2007 – Holiday Express
2008 – Big Brothers/Big Sisters
2009 – Holocaust, Genocide & Human Rights Org –
2010 – Monmouth Affordable Housing
2011 – The Jersey Shore Partnership
2012/2013 – Lunch Break
2014 – Ocean First Foundation
2015 – Mo. Co. Historical Association
2016 – NJ Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation
2017 – SPUR
2018 – LADACIN Network
2019 – Clean Ocean Action
Celebrating 50+ Years in Business
2018 – Circle Auto Group Ansell Grimm & Arron
2019 – Charles B. Hembling & Son Lawes Company
