The Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold its 63rd Annual Meeting and 2017 Awards of Distinction with a luncheon on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. The event will be held at the Great River Golf Course in Milford and will start promptly at noon.
The Milford Chamber will recognize businesses and individuals that stand out in the community at the luncheon.
The 14 recipients are being honored for service to the Milford Chamber of Commerce, greater Milford’s business community and the community in general. The honorees are:
Chamber Advocate of the Year
Julie Nash, Economic Development Director for the City of Milford
Rising Star Award
Joseph Napoli, Napoli Auto Group
Beautification Award
James Maroney, Founder’s Walk
Community Service Award
Paul Otzel, Milford Law LLC, Kapusta, Otzel and Averaimo
Business Person of the Year
Frank Basile and Robert Cyr, Bridge House Restaurant
Cultural Contribution Award
Bert Bernardi & Jimmy Johansmeyer, Pantochino Productions
Lifetime Achievement Award
Diana G. Nytko, Connecticut Property Appraisers
Corporate Heritage Award
DeForest W. “Frosty” Smith, Pierce/George J. Smith & Son and
Danforth M. Smith, George J. Smith & Son Insurance
Health and Wellness Award
Roger and Suzanne Letso, Milestones Behavioral Services
Sustainability Award
Raymond Daneault, BioClean, LLC
Tourism Award
Ray Swift, Milford Lisman Landing
Entrepreneur of the Year
Stephen Barrante & Benjamin Miller, Atomic Kid
Community’s Future Award
Salma Samih, Jonathan Law High School
Public Sector Award
Mayor Benjamin G. Blake, City of Milford
The event is open to the public. Tickets are $59 per guest; tables of eight or ten are also available. Those interested in attending can make reservations by calling the Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce at 203-878-0681 or e-mailing chamber@milfordct.com.