Thursday, May 30th
5:30 - 9:00 PM
The Mansion at Bald Hill

2024 Honorees:

Business Leader of the Year, Robin Deary of Deary's Gymnastics
Civic Achievement Award, Willimantic Downtown Neighborhood Association (WDNA) on behalf of WDNA President, Chris McNaboe
Community Champion Award, Bethany Anderson of Mission Moosup
Emerging Leader of the Year Award, Tayler Sahzin of Northeast Opportunities for Wellness
Geroge Racine Sr, Humanitarian Award, Jill Bourbeau of TEEG
Gold Key Award, James Zahansky of Weiss, Hale, Zahansky Strategic Wealth Advisors
Non-Profit of the Year Award, Northeast Placement Services, Executive Director Timothy Kettle
  • Civic Achievement Award – is presented to a person whose commitment and abilities have made a significant difference in the life of an individual or the community. The nominee should exemplify qualities of honesty, integrity, community service and an established broad-based involvement with clubs, civic groups, charities, etc. within the Northeastern Connecticut region.
  • George Racine, Sr. Humanitarian Award – is presented to a person in recognition of their dedicated involvement with a specific cause or activity; that which promotes concern for human welfare.
  • Gold Key Award – is presented to an individual or business for outstanding service to the Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce.
  • Community Champion Award – is presented to an individual, couple or organization that has made a substantive yet unrecognized contribution to our community. The award recognizes recipients who have influenced our community from behind the scenes with a positive attitude, a willingness to help in a variety of capacities, and a commitment to excellence.
  • Business Leader of the Year Award – 1. A minimum of three years in business; 2. Membership in the Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce; 3. Outstanding business leadership skills and active participation in business and professional organizations and 4. The use of creative or innovative approaches to achieve success.
  • Emerging Leader of the Year Award – is presented to a dynamic and visionary leader making a significant impact in Northeastern CT. Open to local leaders under the age of 40, the Emerging Leader of the Year award celebrates a young leader in our community for their innovation, professional achievements, and commitment to shaping a prosperous future for Northeastern CT. 
  • Non-Profit of the Year Award – is presented to a outstanding local non-profit organization that has demonstrated exceptional service, dedication, and impact within the 23 towns we serve. This award celebrates a non-profits commitment of making a difference in enriching our community. The nominee of this award should be a local non-profit dedicated to creating positive change, addressing community needs, and improving the quality of life for residents in Northeastern CT. 
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