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:20261006T213000Z DTEND:20261007T000000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:27th Annual Meeting/Awards Reception DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Edison Chamber of Commerce's 27th 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 27th Annual Meeting and Awards Reception at the elegant Pines Manor on Tuesday\, October 6th. 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 27th 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 6\, 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:\nChamber Member of the Year\n\nOutstanding Business of the Year\n\nCitizen of the Year\n\nLifetime Achievement Award\n\nOrganization of the Year\n\nHotel/Restaurant/Hospitality\n\nEconomic Impact\n\nYoung Entrepreneur of the Year\n\n\n \n Teacher of the Year:\n \n \n \n Benjamin Franklin Elementary\n Katherine Crowley\n \n Grade 3\n \n \n \n James Madison Primary \n \n Joseph Sosa\n \n Music \n \n \n James Monroe Elementary\n Jessica Miele\n \n Grade 3\n \n \n \n John Marshall Elementary\n \n Brianne Skriloff\n \n \n Grade 3\n \n \n \n Lincoln Elementary\n \n Krista Baldowski\n \n \n Grade 5\n \n \n \n Lindeneau Elementary\n Kristin Benavides\n \n Art\n \n \n \n Martin Luther King Elementary\n \n Amanda Ramirez\n \n \n Kindergarten\n \n \n \n Menlo Park Elementary\n \n Sunn Zapoticzny\n \n \n Grade 1\n \n \n \n Washington Elementary\n Melissa Conte\n \n Art\n \n \n \n Woodbrook Elementary\n Tracy Christiani\n Grade 3\n \n \n Herbert Hoover Middle\n Patricia Mohr\n Self-Contained Autism \n \n \n James Madison Intermediate\n Kimber Wallace\n Grade 4\n \n \n John Adams Middle \n \n Jodie Perrotti\n \n \n MS/Science\n \n \n \n Thomas Jefferson Middle\n Natalie Ciervo\n \n 7th Grade Science\n \n \n \n Woodrow Wilson Middle\n \n Lauren Dziedzic\n \n \n Science\n \n \n \n Edison High\n \n Vicki Jenkins\n \n \n Dance\n \n \n \n John P. Stevens High\n \n Regena Shapiro\n \n \n Special Education\n \n \n \n Edison Early Learning Center\n Violet Russo\n \n Preschool\n \n \n \n Franklin D. Roosevelt\n \n Sabrina Leshnower\n \n \n Preschool\n \n \n \n Edison Success Academy\n Dylan Zimbicki\n Science\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 Benjamin Franklin Elementary\n Stacie Afonso\n District Interventionist\n \n \n James Madison Primary\n \n Susan Cox\n \n \n Paraprofessional\n \n \n \n James Monroe Elementary\n \n Mary Walworth\n \n \n Speech\n \n \n \n John Marshall Elementary\n \n Michael Buckley\n \n \n Armed Guard\n \n \n \n Lincoln Elementary\n Kristen Schaffter\n \n District Interventionist\n \n \n \n Lindeneau Elementary\n \n Christina Barilka\n \n \n Instructional Coach\n \n \n \n Martin Luther King Elementary\n \n Tapaswini Gouda\n \n \n Paraprofessional\n \n \n \n Menlo Park Elementary\n Manju Rawat\n \n Paraprofessional\n \n \n \n Washington Elementary\n Saman Majid\n Paraprofessional\n \n \n Woodbrook Elementary\n \n Matthew Shaw\n \n \n Speech\n \n \n \n Herbert Hoover Middle\n \n Joelle Holowka\n \n \n Paraprofessional\n \n \n \n James Madison Intermediate\n Sailaja Kalluri\n \n Paraprofessional\n \n \n \n John Adams Middle \n \n Michelle Witte \n \n Counselor\n \n \n Thomas Jefferson Middle\n Nancy Banos\n Paraprofessional\n \n \n Woodrow Wilson Middle\n Beth Caffiero\n \n Counselor\n \n \n \n Edison High\n Melissa Wertz\n \n Social Worker\n \n \n \n John P. Stevens High\n \n Maria Randazza\n \n \n Counselor\n \n \n \n Edison Early Learning Center\n Shelley Zakim\n \n CST\n \n \n \n Franklin D. Roosevelt\n \n Debbie Stevens\n \n \n Nurse\n \n \n \n Edison Success Academy\n Amy Bruno\n Social Worker X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

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\nJoin us at the Edison Chamber of Commerce'\;s 27th Annual Meeting and Awards Reception!
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\nCelebrate with us at the most anticipated event of the year\, where excellence meets recognition! The Edison Chamber of Commerce proudly presents its 27th Annual Meeting and Awards Reception at the elegant Pines Manor on Tuesday\, October 6th. 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 27th 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 6\, and prepare to be inspired. We look forward to welcoming you to an evening of celebration and connection at the Pines Manor!
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Award Recipients:

\nChamber Member of the Year
\nOutstanding Business of the Year
\nCitizen of the Year
\nLifetime Achievement Award
\nOrganization of the Year
\nHotel/Restaurant/Hospitality
\nEconomic Impact
\nYoung Entrepreneur of the Year\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n
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Teacher of the Year:

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Benjamin Franklin ElementaryKatherine Crowley\n

Grade 3

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James Madison Primary \;  \;  \; \;\n

Joseph Sosa

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James Monroe ElementaryJessica Miele\n

Grade 3

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John Marshall Elementary\n

Brianne Skriloff

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Grade 3

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Lincoln Elementary\n

Krista Baldowski

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Grade 5

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Lindeneau ElementaryKristin Benavides\n

Art

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Martin Luther King Elementary\n

Amanda Ramirez

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Kindergarten

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Menlo Park Elementary\n

Sunn Zapoticzny

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Grade 1

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Washington ElementaryMelissa Conte\n

Art

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Woodbrook ElementaryTracy ChristianiGrade 3
Herbert Hoover MiddlePatricia MohrSelf-Contained Autism
James Madison IntermediateKimber WallaceGrade 4
John Adams Middle \;\n

Jodie Perrotti

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MS/Science

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Thomas Jefferson MiddleNatalie Ciervo\n

 \;7th Grade Science

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Woodrow Wilson Middle\n

Lauren Dziedzic

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 \;Science

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Edison High\n

Vicki Jenkins

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Dance

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John P. Stevens High\n

Regena Shapiro

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Special Education

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Edison Early Learning CenterViolet Russo\n

Preschool

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Franklin D. Roosevelt\n

Sabrina Leshnower

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Preschool

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Edison Success AcademyDylan Zimbicki \;Science
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Educational Services Professional of the Year:

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Benjamin Franklin ElementaryStacie AfonsoDistrict Interventionist
James Madison Primary\n

Susan Cox

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Paraprofessional

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James Monroe Elementary\n

Mary Walworth

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Speech

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John Marshall Elementary\n

Michael Buckley

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Armed Guard

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Lincoln ElementaryKristen Schaffter\n

District Interventionist

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Lindeneau Elementary\n

Christina Barilka

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Instructional Coach

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Martin Luther King Elementary\n

Tapaswini Gouda

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Paraprofessional

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Menlo Park ElementaryManju Rawat\n

Paraprofessional

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Washington ElementarySaman MajidParaprofessional
Woodbrook Elementary\n

Matthew Shaw

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 \;Speech

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Herbert Hoover Middle\n

Joelle Holowka

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Paraprofessional

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James Madison IntermediateSailaja Kalluri\n

Paraprofessional

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John Adams Middle \;\n

 \;  \;  \;  \;  \; Michelle Witte \;  \;  \;  \;

\n 		Counselor
Thomas Jefferson MiddleNancy BanosParaprofessional
Woodrow Wilson MiddleBeth Caffiero\n

Counselor

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Edison HighMelissa Wertz\n

 \;Social Worker

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John P. Stevens High\n

Maria Randazza

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Counselor

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Edison Early Learning CenterShelley Zakim\n

CST

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Franklin D. Roosevelt\n

Debbie Stevens

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Nurse

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Edison Success AcademyAmy BrunoSocial Worker
\n LOCATION:Pines Manor 2085 NJ-27 Edison\, NJ 08817 UID:e.2325.5161 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260520T191342Z URL:https://www.edisonchamber.com/events/details/27th-annual-meeting-awards-reception-5161 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR