July 16, 2008

Citizen of the Year? Seriously? Comments (3)

Did JDD get this for giving out the names, pictures and address of Chap Peterson's kids and passing it off as campaign literature? She surely couldn't have gotten this award for the abominable campaign she ran against Chap.

Vienna-Tysons Chamber Salutes Service Award Recipients by BRIAN TROMPETER, Staff Writer Wednesday, July 16, 2008

The Vienna-Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce on July 10 honored 10 local residents and businesses at its 2008 Annual Service Awards Luncheon.

Chamber leaders gave out eight Service Awards and two other honors at the event, which was held at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse in Tysons Corner.

Chamber chairman Tana Keeffe presented the organization's “Above and Beyond Award” to Gina Cocomello of The Alternative House.

Keeffe also presented the Chairman's Award to Rich Irons of First Citizens Bank.

Del. Stephen Shannon presented plaques to the Service Award winners.

The Business of the Year Award went to The Burdette Smith Group PC and was accepted by Robert Stemetzki.

Karin Arnette of Karin's Custom Images won the Business Person of the Year Award.

Joan Fletcher of Winning Ways Inc. received the Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

Jeannemarie Devolites Davis, a former state delegate and state senator, took home the Citizen of the Year Award.

Vienna Tech Help received the chamber's New Member of the Year Award, which was accepted by James Orsinger.

The Non-Profit of the Year Award went to PRS (Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services) Inc. and was accepted by Wendy Gradison.

Kurt Mills, a former Virginia Army National Guard sergeant who now teaches physical education at Kilmer Middle School, received the Educator of the Year Award.

Navy Federal Credit Union was given the Lifetime Service Award, which was accepted by Louise Foreman.

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