BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20241008T213000Z DTEND:20241009T000000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:25th Annual Meeting/Awards Reception - 10/08/2024 DESCRIPTION:Join Us at the Edison Chamber of Commerce's 25th Annual Meeting and Awards Reception!\n\n \n\nCelebrate with us at the most anticipated event of the year\, where excellence meets recognition! The Edison Chamber of Commerce proudly presents its 25th Annual Meeting and Awards Reception at the elegant Pines Manor on Tuesday\, October 8th. This remarkable evening promises to be a gathering of esteemed individuals\, outstanding businesses\, dedicated non-profits\, and exceptional teachers from every school within Edison.\n\n \n\nEvent Highlights:\n\n\n\nCocktail Hour & Networking: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM\n\nKick off the evening with a delightful cocktail hour\, providing the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow attendees\, local entrepreneurs\, community leaders\, and influencers. Build valuable relationships\, exchange ideas\, and expand your professional network while enjoying exquisite hors d'oeuvres and refreshments.\n\n \n\nSit Down Dinner & Awards Presentation: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM\n\nAs the sun sets\, gather around for a sumptuous sit-down dinner that sets the stage for the much-awaited awards presentation. Join us in acknowledging the exceptional contributions made by businesses\, individuals\, non-profit organizations\, and educators who have positively impacted the lives of Edison residents. Let's honor those who have gone above and beyond to make our community thrive.\n\n\n\nThis event is not just a celebration\; it's an opportunity to witness the unwavering spirit of Edison's residents coming together. By attending\, you're supporting local initiatives and initiatives that aim to create a brighter future for us all.\n\n \n\nDon't miss out on an evening filled with inspiration\, camaraderie\, and the joy of recognizing excellence within our community. Secure your spot now and be a part of the Edison Chamber of Commerce's 25th Annual Meeting and Awards Reception.\n\n \n\nRegister today! Tickets are limited\, so reserve your seat early to ensure you're a part of this remarkable occasion.\n\n \n\nMark your calendar for Tuesday\, October 8\, and prepare to be inspired. We look forward to welcoming you to an evening of celebration and connection at the Pines Manor!\n\n \nAward Recipients:\nLifetime Achievement Award\n\nLeonard Sendelsky (Posthumously)\n\n \n\nCitizen of the Year\n\nTony Staynings - Edison Job Corps - 2x Olympic Runner\n\n\n\nOrganization of the Year\n\nThe Marisa Tufaro Foundation\n\n \n\nEntrepreneur of the Year\n\nThe Bathena Family - Buy Rite Wine & Liquors\n\n \n\nOutstanding Business of the Year\n\nOptimum\n\n \n\nChamber Member of the Year\n\nReeta Aggarwal - Minuteman Press\n\n \n\n25+ Years of Service Business Award\n\nDr. Joe Hudak - Hudak Chiropractic Center\n\n \n\n50+ Years of Service Business Award\n\nJoel Caplan - BC Tire & Complete Auto Service\n\n \nYoung Entrepreneur of the Year\n\nSa'Raya Paris Johnson - Actress - Starred in IF\n\n \n\n \n Teacher of the Year\n \n \n \n JMP \n \n Taylor Tosonotti\n \n \n 2nd Grade\n \n \n \n JMI \n \n Chris Morales\n \n \n Physical Education\n \n \n \n MLK\n \n Michele Cervelli\n \n \n 5th Grade\n \n \n \n MEN\n \n Diane Ruiz\n \n \n Music\n \n \n \n LND\n \n Christina Gurnovich\n \n \n Kindergarten\n \n \n \n LNC\n \n Lisa Napp\n \n \n SC LLD\n \n \n \n BEN\n \n Sophy Cherukara\n \n \n Special Education \n \n \n \n WAS\n \n Jennifer Pavlichko\n \n \n 3rd Grade\n \n \n \n WBK\n \n Lana Nunes\n \n \n 3rd Grade\n \n \n \n MAR\n Wendy Heck\n Art\n \n \n MON\n \n Jennifer Altman\n \n \n 1st grade\n \n \n \n WWMS\n \n Christine Cameron\n \n \n Science\n \n \n \n JAMS\n \n Adam Sack\n \n \n 7th Grade Social Studies/Aces\n \n \n \n HHMS\n \n Kelli Farrell\n \n \n 6 & 8 Special Education ICS Science\n \n \n \n TJMS\n \n Maria Weber\n \n \n Grade 8 ICR Science & LLD\n \n \n \n EHS\n \n Dr. Jonathan Clark\n \n \n Latin\n \n \n \n JPS\n \n Joseph Cashin\n \n \n English 9-12\n \n \n \n FDR\n \n Cindy Occimio\n \n \n PK\n \n \n \n EELC\n \n Laura French\n \n \n PK\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Educational Services Professional of the Year \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n JMP\n \n Liza Suarez\n \n Nurse\n \n \n JMI\n \n Laura Storer\n \n \n Speech\n \n \n \n MLK\n \n Valerie Yannuzzi\n \n \n Reading Specialist\n \n \n \n MEN\n \n Hema Antony\n \n \n Paraprofessional\n \n \n \n LND\n \n Michelle Karvaski\n \n \n Paraprofessional\n \n \n \n LNC\n \n Shani Sasso\n \n \n CST\n \n \n \n BEN\n \n Jessica Flores \n \n \n Guidance Counselor \n \n \n \n WAS\n \n Janaki Sarella\n \n \n Paraprofessional\n \n \n \n WBK\n \n David Adinolfe\n \n \n Library Aide\n \n \n \n MAR\n \n Briana De Carvalho\n \n \n Nurse\n \n \n \n MON\n \n Erin Somes\n \n \n Library Aide\n \n \n \n WWMS\n \n Roulla Fanik\n \n \n Nurse\n \n \n \n JAMS\n \n Abraham Gulama\n \n \n Paraprofessional\n \n \n \n HHMS\n \n Jordan Smothers \n \n \n Guidance Counselor \n \n \n \n TJMS\n \n Rita Desai\n \n \n Paraprofessional\n \n \n \n EHS\n \n Yokasta Arno\n \n \n Paraprofessional \n \n \n \n JPS\n \n Shaheda Hall-Eatman\n \n \n Counselor\n \n \n \n FDR\n \n Kerry Abry\n \n \n Paraprofessional\n \n \n \n EELC\n \n William Donner\n \n \n LDTC X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

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\nJoin Us at the Edison Chamber of Commerce'\;s 25th Annual Meeting and Awards Reception!
\n \;
\nCelebrate with us at the most anticipated event of the year\, where excellence meets recognition! The Edison Chamber of Commerce proudly presents its 25th Annual Meeting and Awards Reception at the elegant Pines Manor on Tuesday\, October 8th. This remarkable evening promises to be a gathering of esteemed individuals\, outstanding businesses\, dedicated non-profits\, and exceptional teachers from every school within Edison.
\n \;
\nEvent Highlights:
\n
\nCocktail Hour &\; Networking: \;5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
\nKick off the evening with a delightful cocktail hour\, providing the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow attendees\, local entrepreneurs\, community leaders\, and influencers. Build valuable relationships\, exchange ideas\, and expand your professional network while enjoying exquisite hors d'\;oeuvres and refreshments.
\n \;
\nSit Down Dinner &\; Awards Presentation: \;6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
\nAs the sun sets\, gather around for a sumptuous sit-down dinner that sets the stage for the much-awaited awards presentation. Join us in acknowledging the exceptional contributions made by businesses\, individuals\, non-profit organizations\, and educators who have positively impacted the lives of Edison residents. Let'\;s honor those who have gone above and beyond to make our community thrive.
\n
\nThis event is not just a celebration\; it'\;s an opportunity to witness the unwavering spirit of Edison'\;s residents coming together. By attending\, you'\;re supporting local initiatives and initiatives that aim to create a brighter future for us all.
\n​\;
\nDon'\;t miss out on an evening filled with inspiration\, camaraderie\, and the joy of recognizing excellence within our community. Secure your spot now and be a part of the Edison Chamber of Commerce'\;s 25th Annual Meeting and Awards Reception.
\n \;
\nRegister today!  \;Tickets are limited\, so reserve your seat early to ensure you'\;re a part of this remarkable occasion.
\n \;
\nMark your calendar for Tuesday\, October 8\, and prepare to be inspired. We look forward to welcoming you to an evening of celebration and connection at the Pines Manor!
\n \;\n

Award Recipients:

\nLifetime Achievement Award
\nLeonard Sendelsky (Posthumously)
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\nCitizen of the Year
\nTony Staynings - Edison Job Corps - \;2x Olympic Runner
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\nOrganization of the Year
\nThe Marisa Tufaro Foundation
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\nEntrepreneur of the Year
\nThe Bathena Family - \;Buy Rite Wine &\; Liquors
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\nOutstanding Business of the Year
\nOptimum
\n \;
\nChamber Member of the Year
\nReeta Aggarwal - Minuteman Press
\n \;
\n25+ Years of Service Business Award
\nDr. Joe Hudak - Hudak Chiropractic Center
\n \;
\n50+ Years of Service Business Award
\nJoel Caplan - BC Tire &\; Complete Auto Service\n\n

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\nYoung Entrepreneur of the Year
\nSa'\;Raya Paris Johnson - Actress - Starred in IF
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Teacher of the Year

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JMP \;\n

Taylor Tosonotti

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2nd Grade

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JMI \;  \;  \;  \;  \;\n

Chris Morales

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Physical Education

\n
MLK\n

Michele Cervelli

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5th Grade

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MEN\n

Diane Ruiz

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Music

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LND\n

Christina Gurnovich

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Kindergarten

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LNC\n

Lisa Napp

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SC LLD

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BEN\n

Sophy Cherukara

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Special Education

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WAS\n

Jennifer Pavlichko

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3rd Grade

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WBK\n

Lana Nunes

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3rd Grade

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MARWendy HeckArt
MON\n

Jennifer Altman

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1st grade

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WWMS\n

Christine Cameron

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Science

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JAMS\n

Adam Sack

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7th Grade Social Studies/Aces

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HHMS\n

Kelli Farrell

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6 &\; 8 Special Education ICS Science

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TJMS\n

Maria Weber

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Grade 8 ICR Science &\; LLD

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EHS\n

Dr. Jonathan Clark

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Latin

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JPS\n

Joseph Cashin

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English 9-12

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FDR\n

Cindy Occimio

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PK

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EELC\n

Laura French

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PK

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Educational Services Professional of the Year \;​\;

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JMP\n

Liza Suarez

\n 		Nurse
JMI\n

Laura Storer

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Speech

\n
MLK\n

Valerie Yannuzzi

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Reading Specialist

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MEN\n

Hema Antony

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Paraprofessional

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LND\n

Michelle Karvaski

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Paraprofessional

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LNC\n

Shani Sasso

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CST

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BEN\n

Jessica Flores

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Guidance Counselor

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WAS\n

Janaki Sarella

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Paraprofessional

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WBK\n

David Adinolfe

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Library Aide

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MAR\n

Briana De Carvalho

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Nurse

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MON\n

Erin Somes

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Library Aide

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WWMS\n

Roulla Fanik

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Nurse

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JAMS\n

Abraham Gulama

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Paraprofessional

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HHMS\n

Jordan Smothers

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Guidance Counselor

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TJMS\n

Rita Desai

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Paraprofessional

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EHS\n

Yokasta Arno

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Paraprofessional

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JPS\n

Shaheda Hall-Eatman

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Counselor

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FDR\n

Kerry Abry

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Paraprofessional

\n
EELC\n

William Donner

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LDTC

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\n LOCATION:Pines Manor 2085 NJ-27 Edison\, NJ 08817 UID:e.2325.4058 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260606T191315Z URL:https://www.edisonchamber.com/events/details/25th-annual-meeting-awards-reception-10-08-2024-4058 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR