The Spencerport Area Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2013 awards winners, to be honored at the Annual Awards Dinner on Friday, January 31, 2014 at the Plantation Party House, 1875 North Union Street, Spencerport. Casual Networking and Social Time will begin at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m.
Hermann Unvericht is the recipient of the Clyde W. Carter Citizen of the Year Award. He has been involved with Spencerport Volunteer Ambulance for decades, and continues today to serve as treasurer of the organization. In her nomination, Chamber President Jill Cordts referred to Ursula Unvericht’s service as a volunteer EMT, as well as Hermann Unvericht’s dedication to the challenging tasks of treasurer. “He has single-handedly kept Spencerport Volunteer Ambulance afloat,” she stated. “Hermann has done wonders and deserves to be recognized for his service and work in keeping our volunteer ambulance healthy and alive.”
Cathy Christ, owner of Fowler’s Canaltown Wine & Spirits, 377 South Union Street, Spencerport, will receive the Business Person of the Year Award. A life-long resident of Spencerport, Cathy Christ raised three sons, working as a dental assistant, then part-time, and later manager, of Bombace Wine & Spirits in Canandaigua. From that experience, she recognized the need for a competitively priced liquor store in the Ogden-Spencerport-South Parma area.
In 2010, working with the Small Business Administration, she developed a smart business plan. Chamber Board member Nancy Albano, M&T Bank Manager, wrote in her nomination that Cathy Christ enhances her community by contributing to many charity fundraisers and holding free, fun events/wine tastings. In addition, the nomination states: “Cathy has been diligent in her responsibility to prevent underage drinking… In a sluggish economy, she has added four new employees over the past two years and her sales continue to grow … .” Concluding her nomination, Nancy Albano said, “Cathy is an excellent role model for those who have a “dream” of becoming a business owner in our community.”
Unity Health System will receive the Civic Beautification Award. This stone building is located at Big Ridge Road and Land Re Drive, Town of Ogden. Nominated by Attorney Fred Holbrook, the Unity Health System facility contains an ACM Medical Laboratory, doctors’ offices and a large dialysis operation. Designed and planned according to effective codes, rules and regulations, and with cooperation among agencies, municipalities and the developer, the result is an attractive, comfortable structure that is energy-efficient and compliantly constructed. Its landscaped gardens and shrubs are well-maintained. The Unity Health System facility is a convenient, welcome addition to Western Monroe County and beyond, making this asset deserving of recognition for the 2013 Civic Beautification Award, according to the organiztion.
Also, recognized at the Regular Membership December Chamber Luncheon December 18:
Walker Brothers Funeral Home – 140 years, Nothnagle Realtors – 65 years, Suburban News – 60 years, DiTullio Plumbing – 45 years, Cardinal Lawn & Landscape – 30 years, The Feltner Group – 30 years, Hi-Qual Heating & Cooling – 25 years, and Krony’s Pizza, Etc. – 20 years.
2013 Chamber officers include: President Jill Cordts, Vice President David Moore, Secretary Joann Carr, and Treasurer Nancy Bodhorn. The Chamber gratefully acknowledges Board members Maria Parina and Lisa VerSteeg, Expressions of Dance by Lisa, who co-chair the Spencerport Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner.
The Chamber officers and Board of Directors invite the community to the annual Spencerport Area Chamber of Commerce dinner evening to honor these community contributors.
To be green, the Chamber eliminated paper tickets. Those wishing to attend can register on an Attendee Registration List, with names to be added at the time of payment. Dinner registration is available at: Expressions of Dance by Lisa, Fowler’s Canaltown Wine & Spirits, The Unique Shop, Receptionist’s Desk at the Ogden Community Center, Spencerport Village Office and/or Spencerport Credit Union. January 24 is the deadline for dinner registration. Contacts: BY PHONE 352-0877, Maria Parina or Lisa VerSteeg or BY MAIL: Spencerport Area Chamber of Commerce/AWARDS DINNER TICKETS, c/o Expressions of Dance by Lisa, 131 Martha Street, Spencerport, NY 14559. Cost is $25 per ticket. Seating in tables of 8.
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