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Spinnaker Awards

Spinnaker Awards March 20, 2024

32nd Annual Spinnaker Award Honorees

The Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce (EMACC) is proud to announce the honorees for the Annual Spinnaker Awards.

Now in its thirtieth-second year, the Spinnaker Awards honors those businesses and individuals who give of themselves to make life better for everyone in eastern Monmouth County. As Chair of EMACC, Jane Tresnan of Tresnan Properties states, “Our Spinnaker Awards provide the opportunity to recognize the businesses and individuals in our community that make a difference in our everyday lives.

From the companies that have been serving the community the longest to the newest and most influenceable startups to those that have been good neighbors making our little world in Eastern Monmouth County a better place to live and do business. We invite our community to celebrate together the accomplishments in our business community.”

Valerie Montecalvo

Volunteer of the Year

An individual who acts above and beyond in service and dedication providing exemplary service to the community.

Algonquin Arts Theatre

Arts and Culture of the Year

In recognition of those individuals and organizations who support and cultivate an appreciation of the arts in our community.

Don't Shock Me - Maddy Massabni Foundation

Non-Profit Organization

To honor an organization that provides quality and consistent programs and/or services to the community.

Declan O'Scanlon, NJ State Senator, LD 13

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.

T&M Associates

Celebrating 50+ Years in Business

Celebrating a business that has found the key to success in remaining a solid business for over 50 years.

ACI Medical & Dental School

Community Service Award

For a business with fewer than 50 employees who has shown a dedication to the good of the eastern Monmouth community by leadership and spirit in support of our quality of life.

Heather Baker

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.

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Past Award Winners

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Appointed Official

Clement Somers
2005
Dorothy Avalone
2004
Kathleen Brady
2003
Harry Conover
2002
Robert J. Collins
2001
Monroe G. Marx
2000
Michael L. Trotta
1999
Stanley J. Sickels
1998
James J. Truncer
1997
Dr. Donald D. Warner
1996
Paul Ridner
1995
Beatrice M. Duffy
1994
Sally Levine
1993
J. Gary Sammon 1
1992

Arts and Culture of the Year

Algonquin Arts Theatre
2024
Lakehouse Music Academy of Red Bank
2023
Count Basie Center for the Arts
2022
Asbury Park Music Foundation
2021
NJ State Teen Arts Festival, Arts & Education Center
2020
Garden State Film Festival
2019
Phoenix Productions
2018
Middletown Arts Center
2017
Rockit! Live Foundation
2016
RB High School Performing Arts
2015
Atlantic Highlands Arts Council
2014
Guild of Creative Art
2012/2013
Mon. University Center for/ Arts
2011
Monmouth Civic Chorus
2010
Two River Theatre
2009
Monmouth Museum
2008
Count Basie Theatre
2007
Monmouth Co. Arts Council
2006

Celebrating 50+ Years in Business

T&M Associates
2024
Liberty Insurance Services
2023
Irwin Marine
2022
The Curchin Group
2021
Hackensack Meridian Health Riverview Medical Center
2020
Charles B. Hembling & Son, Lawes Company
2019
Circle Auto Group, Ansell Grimm & Arron
2018

Community Service Award

ACI Medical & Dental School
2024
Jersey Shore Financial Advisors
2023
Reardon Anderson
2022
Zager Fuchs, PC
2021
Two Rivers Title Company, LLC
2020
McCue Captains Agency
2019
Boynton & Boynton
2018
Journal Magazines
2017
Trinity Worldwide Technologies
2016
Earth Treasures
2015
Shore Flicks
2014
Danny’s Grill and Wine Bar
2012/2013
Move for Hunger/Lowy’s Moving Stg.
2011
Currents Magazine
2010
The Atrium at Navesink Harbor
2009
Ross’ Dockside
2008
Diane Turton Realtors
2007
Branches Catering
2006
Lakewood Blue Claws
2005
Sickels Market
2004
Security Transfer and Storage
2003
Oakland House Restaurant
2002
Omega Graphics 6
2001
Contemporary Motor Cars
2000
S.O. Heritage Associates
1999
Excel Travel
1998
Raymond, Perri & Co.
1997
Olivo’s Restaurant
1996
John E. Day Funeral Home
1995
Kaplan, Gaunt, DeSantis
1994
The Two River Times
1993
Curchin & Company
1992

Corporate Good Neighbor

New Jersey American Water Company
2023
Smolin Lupin
2022
Guttenplan’s Frozen Dough, Inc.
2021
Maurice Schwartz and Sons, Inc.
2020
EPS Corporation
2019
OceanFirst
2018
Berkshire Hathaway
2017
Withum, Smith and Brown
2016
Kearny Federal Savings
2015
Investors Bank
2014
Arrow Limousine
2012/2013
Barnabas Health/MMC
2011
Giordano, Halleran, Ciesla
2010
Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook and Cooper
2009
Valley National Bank
2008
Health South Rehabilitation
2007
Monmouth University
2006
Murphy Realty
2005
Commerce Bank
2004
Two River Community Bank
2003
U.S. Army, Fort Monmouth
2002
Comcast
2001
Meridian Health System
2000
Gloria Nilson Realtors
1999
Merrill Lynch
1998
Super Foodtown of Red Bank
1997
Shrewsbury State Bank
1996
Riverview Medical Center
1995
New Jersey Natural Gas Co.
1994
JCP&L
1993
Asbury Park Press
1992

Elected Official of the Year

Marie Muhler
2005
Joseph Palaia
2004
Claire French
2003
John O. Bennett
2002
Edward J. Stominski
2001
Steven J. Corodemus
2000
Harry Larrison, Jr.
1999
Ann Y. McNamara, Mayor of Tinton Falls
1998
Florence P. Thompson
1997
Theodore J. Narozanick
1996
Jane G. Clayton
1995
Charles Callman, Mayor of Rumson
1994
Anthony T. Bruno
1993
Edward J. McKenna, Mayor of Red Bank
1992

EMACC’s Next Generation Leader

Heather Baker
2024
Courtney Alessi
2023
Kevin Ertel
2022
Bryan Puzzo
2021
Kevin Barry Moedt
2020

Non-Profit Organization

Don't Shock Me - Maddy Massabni Foundation
2024
Tigger Stavola Foundation
2023
Covenant House New Jersey
2022
Grunin Foundation
2021
Monmouth Day Care Center
2020
Clean Ocean Action
2019
LADACIN Network
2018
SPUR
2017
NJ Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation
2016
Mo. Co. Historical Association
2015
Ocean First Foundation
2014
Lunch Break
2012/2013
The Jersey Shore Partnership
2011
Monmouth Affordable Housing
2010
Holocaust, Genocide & Human Rights Org
2009
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
2008
Holiday Express
2007
Ronald McDonald House
2006
Parker Family Clinic
2005
Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts
2004
The Navesink House
2003
Red Bank Rotary Club
2002
VNA of Central Jersey
2001
Substance Abuse Resources
2000
Monmouth Council, BSA
1999
Women’s Center of Monmouth County
1998
Senior Citizens Activities Network
1997
Community YMCA of Red Bank
1996
CPC Behavioral Healthcare
1995
Operation Mustard Seed
1994
Monmouth Ctr-Vocational Rehabilitation
1993
Brookdale Community College
1992

Public Service Award

Declan O'Scanlon, NJ State Senator, LD 13
2024
Vin Gopal, NJ State Senator, LD 11
2023
Robert Neff, Mayor Little Silver
2022
Serena DiMaso, Assemblywoman
2021
Tony Perry, Mayor of Middletown Township
2020
Shaun Golden, Monmouth County Sheriff
2019
Tom Arnone, Freeholder
2018
Christine Hanlon, Monmouth County Clerk
2017
Dina Long, Mayor of Sea Bright
2016
Jeanne De Young, Mo. Co Tourism
2015
Congressman Frank Pallone
2014
Lillian G. Burry, Freeholder
2012/2013
Amy Mallet, Freeholder
2011
Mary Pat Angelini, Assemblywoman
2010
Suzy Castleman, Mayor Little Silver
2009
Jennifer Beck, Senator
2008
Gerald Tarantolo, Mayor of Eatontown
2007
John Ekdahl, Mayor of Rumson
2006

Special Awards

Economic Development Award
City of Asbury Park
2012 /2013
Tourism Award
Kaboom on the Navesink
2009
Honorary Award
Donna-Lyn Geigerich

Volunteer of the Year

Valerie Montecalvo
2024
Claire Knopf
2023
Marie Noglows
2021
Carol Stillwell
2020
William D. Moss
2019
Tim McLoone
2018
Toby Stark
2017
Webster Trammell
2016
Karen Escobedo
2015
Sea Bright Rising
2014
Al Zager
2012/2013
Linda Milstein
2011
Ted Friedli
2010
Thomas Hayes
2009
Ray Eckhoff
2008
Roberta Sheridan
2007
Peter Pfister
2006
Steve Bidgood
2005
Christine Burke
2004
Bill Phillips
2003
Robin Fitzmaurice
2002
Lois D. Shafir, Esq.
2001
Bill I. Saloukas
2000
Charles T. Parton
1999
Penny Vaccaro
1998
Eugene F. Cheslock, MD
1997
Grace Scaduto
1996
Peter Reinhart
1995
F. Jay Patock, Jr.
1994
Anita Roselle
1993
Michael Sullivan
1992