The Northern Monmouth Chamber of Commerce AnnounceCrystal Beacon Awards Winners

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 8, 2012


ABERDEEN - The Northern Monmouth Chamber of Commerce (NMCC) will present the Crystal Beacon Award to six honorees at the 16th annual Crystal Beacon Awards Dinner, May 10, 6-9 p.m., at Addison Park, Aberdeen.

The awards recognize outstanding contributions by individuals and organizations to our local community. The 2012 honorees are:

· Bill Atkins, owner of Red Bank Limo – Joseph Azzolina Business Ambassador of the Year

· Grace Hanlon, Executive Director, NJ Department of Tourism – Public Servant of the Year Award

· John McCarthy, owner of United Check Cashing in Hazlet – President’s Award

· Bayshore Community Hospital – Community Enhancement Award

· Ancient Order of Hibernians (Bayshore Chapter)- Non-Profit of the Year

· Bring Sean Home Foundation – Good Neighbor Award

“The Northern Monmouth Chamber of Commerce is proud to honor these distinguished individuals, businesses and non-profit organizations for making a positive impact in our community,” said Cliff Moore, Chamber President. Chamber Executive Director Lea Shave said the Crystal Beacon Awards Dinner is a special tradition of the chamber, which serves approximately 300 businesses in the Northern Monmouth County region. This year’s awards ceremony is presented by lead sponsor Scudiery Enterprises and will feature a complimentary cocktail hour, sit-down dinner and music. Individual tickets are $80 and a table of 8 is $600. Reservations can be made by calling the Chamber at 732-203-0340 or by visiting www.northernmonmouthchamber.com. Sponsorships are also still available.

The Northern Monmouth Chamber of Commerce - Dedicated to promoting local businesses for over 50 years, the Northern Monmouth Chamber of Commerce has become a resource for both businesses and the community. Fostering growth for its members and encouraging a commitment to local residents, the Chamber provides information, facilitates business education, and sponsors networking opportunities. The Chamber help hundreds of members achieve their potential for success. For information about the Chamber and membership, visit www.northernmonmouthchamber.com.