24th Annual Pride Awards

Sullivan County Chamber Honors 19 at

24^th Annual Pride Awards Gala

May 3, 2015 at the Villa Roma Resort & Conference Center

The Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce is once again honoring individuals as the “Pride” of their community. The 24th Annual Pride Awards Gala on Sunday, May 3^rd at the Villa Roma Resort – Beechwoods, will honor 19 individuals throughout Sullivan County for their community involvement and their contributions to the economic development in the county. Each year nominations are received from the Supervisors in each township and then winners are chosen by a committee of Past Businesspersons of the Year - we opened these nominations to the public.  One winner from each of the 15 townships is chosen as well as 4 countywide winners for Business Person of the Year, Distinguished Service to the County, Distinguished Achievement in the County and a Young Emerging Leader to be honored at the prestigious ceremony. “This is an opportunity for everyone in Sullivan County to nominate and recognize the people in their communities that wouldn’t normally get recognized, but these unsung heroes deserve the most prestigious recognition” said Cathy Paty, President/CEO of the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce.

2015 Pride Award Winners are:

Bethel- Dr. Jamie Noeth, Body Mind & Spirit Wellness Center

Callicoon- George & Tammy Shakelton, Shakelton Auto & Truck Parts

Cochecton- Peter & Norma Pierce, Cochecton Oil Company

Delaware- Henry Kubenik & Eric Kubenik, Kohler Lumber & Building Materials

Fallsburg- Zane Morganstein, Associated Mutual Insurance Cooperative

Forestburgh- Justin Evans, The Hartwood Club

Fremont- Fred Sherman & Debbie Kazmark, Long Eddy Hotel & Saloon

Highland- Tannis Kowalchuk, NACL Theatre

Liberty- Donald & Jeanne Tulp, Lazy Pond Bed & Breakfast

Lumberland- Christine Smetaniuk, Color Tek Designs, Inc.

Mamakating- Paul Deninno, Bashakill Vineyards

Neversink- Ben Knight, Blooming Green Lawn and Landscape Service

Rockland- Sim & Kirsten Foster, The Arnold House

Thompson- Alan Madnick, Wyde Lumber & Supply Co.

Tusten- Paul Nanni & Marla Puccetti, The Heron Restaurant

COUNTYWIDE WINNERS

Young Emerging Leader- Melinda Meddaugh, CCE, RHBA, Sullivan County

Distinguished Service Award- Glenn Pontier, Sullivan Renaissance

Distinguished Achievement Award- Charlie Degliomini, Empire Resorts

Business Person (Family) of the Year- Van Etten Family, VEO Energy Systems          

The 24th Annual Pride Awards Gala will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2015, 11am-2pm. Tickets are $50/person. Beechwoods - The Clubhouse at Villa Roma, 356 Villa Roma Rd, Callicoon, NY 12723

For tickets call 845-791-4200 or email office@catskills.com