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West Shore Chamber of Commerce Awards

   George C. Hoopy Award

One of the Chamber’s most prestigious awards, this honor is named for Lemoyne businessman George C. Hoopy, a Chamber founding father who passed away in 2007. This important award recognizes a member’s exemplary service to the Chamber over the past year. Chick Zoll, Don Jacobs Insurance, Inc. accepted the Award at the West Shore Chamber's 2009 Annual Meeting and Luncheon from outgoing Immediate Past Chairman of the Board, Kerwin Stetler.
 

Les Ginanni Business & Community Connection Award

The recipient of the Les Ginanni Business and Community Connection Award is the West Shore Chamber member who has continuously contributed to the community through his or her organization as well as on a personal level. First presented to Mr. Les Ginanni in 1997, the award was named in his honor as a tribute to his exemplary community service throughout central Pennsylvania.  Donna Davidson accepted the Award at the West Shore Chamber Olympic Festival.

Inspiring Business Award

The Inspiring Business Award is given to the Chamber member who actively encourages and perpetuates business innovation, freely shares ideas and opinions regarding business issues and is a catalyst for the future of business.  Award winners are nominated by Chamber members and evaluated by a selection committee in November.  The 2009 Inspiring Business Award winner is Bob Saline, APR, Fellow of PRworks Inc. shown to the left receiving the award from last year's recipient Bill Devore, integra Print & Image.

Business Achievement Award

This award, established in 1990 and presented in conjunction with Metro Bank, is given to an individual or individuals who, through creativity, perseverance, and education has: developed a successful enterprise; whose efforts has created jobs, products, and opportunities; whose high moral and ethical values has set a standard of excellence in the marketplace; and whose dynamic leadership has thrust central Pennsylvania into economic prominence.  In addition, the winner(s) has the following qualities:

• Respect of the community.
• A commitment to local organizations.
• Has built and created local, regional, and statewide jobs, and often across the U.S. and internationally.
• Respect for his/her employees.

Klare Sunderland, Sun Motor Cars Inc. accepted the award at the West Shore Chamber's 2009 Business Achievement Award Luncheon.