(Oct. 6, 2016) The Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and staff announce the 2016 award recipients that will be recognized during the 17th annual awards and installation banquet, held on Thursday, Oct. 13 at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club.
The 2016 Ocean Pines Business of the Year is 5 Star Plumbing, Heating & Cooling; Ocean Pines Citizen of the Year is Aaron Eckman of Ocean Pines Independent; and Ocean Pines Non-Profit Organization of the Year, sponsored by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, is Worcester County Veterans Memorial.
Join in the celebration as these local award winners are honored for their accomplishments and contributions to the local community during the Harvest Ball annual banquet.
Guests will enjoy a buffet of herb seared chicken breast with dijon cream, blackened mahi mahi with a tropical fruit salad, grilled sirloin with mushroom sauce, vegetable medley, wild rice and homemade desserts, and fruit and cheese platter during cocktail hour.
The ceremony will be held in conjunction with the installation of the 2016/2017 board members and officers: Incoming President: Heather Shaner of M&T Bank, Outgoing President: Amy Unger of Inesse Consulting, Inc., Vice President: Michael Mathers of Michael B. Mathers, P.A., LLP, Treasurer: Celeste Miller of Farmers Bank of Willards, Secretary: New Board Member Teresa Berger of Atlantic General Hospital, and Board Directors: Teresa Travatello of the Ocean Pines Association and Patty Dundore of American Granite and Tile, Inc. along with two additional new board members, Steven Sweigert of PKS Investment Advisors, LLC and Suzy Taylor of Ayers Creek Adventures.
The Chamber will pay tribute to outgoing board members Anna Giles of Merrill Lynch and Will Cathell, who each has served on the board for five years, and Lee Ann Gunning of Diamond Contractors, Inc., who has served for four years.
Members, non-members and the public all are welcome to attend. Tickets cost $55 per person and can be purchased at www.OceanPinesChamber.org or by calling the Ocean Pines Office at 410-641-5306.
The 2016 Ocean Pines Business of the Year is 5 Star Plumbing, Heating & Cooling; Ocean Pines Citizen of the Year is Aaron Eckman of Ocean Pines Independent; and Ocean Pines Non-Profit Organization of the Year, sponsored by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, is Worcester County Veterans Memorial.
Join in the celebration as these local award winners are honored for their accomplishments and contributions to the local community during the Harvest Ball annual banquet.
Guests will enjoy a buffet of herb seared chicken breast with dijon cream, blackened mahi mahi with a tropical fruit salad, grilled sirloin with mushroom sauce, vegetable medley, wild rice and homemade desserts, and fruit and cheese platter during cocktail hour.
The ceremony will be held in conjunction with the installation of the 2016/2017 board members and officers: Incoming President: Heather Shaner of M&T Bank, Outgoing President: Amy Unger of Inesse Consulting, Inc., Vice President: Michael Mathers of Michael B. Mathers, P.A., LLP, Treasurer: Celeste Miller of Farmers Bank of Willards, Secretary: New Board Member Teresa Berger of Atlantic General Hospital, and Board Directors: Teresa Travatello of the Ocean Pines Association and Patty Dundore of American Granite and Tile, Inc. along with two additional new board members, Steven Sweigert of PKS Investment Advisors, LLC and Suzy Taylor of Ayers Creek Adventures.
The Chamber will pay tribute to outgoing board members Anna Giles of Merrill Lynch and Will Cathell, who each has served on the board for five years, and Lee Ann Gunning of Diamond Contractors, Inc., who has served for four years.
Members, non-members and the public all are welcome to attend. Tickets cost $55 per person and can be purchased at www.OceanPinesChamber.org or by calling the Ocean Pines Office at 410-641-5306.