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Photo of the Day: Chamber of Commerce Announces Award Winners

Dennis McDermott of The Riverhead Project was named the 2011 Person of The Year

The Riverhead Chamber of Commerce has announced this year's Annual Awards recipients, with Dennis McDermott, owner of the winning Person of the Year for his "positive impact on the Riverhead community." 

The Board of Directors of the Riverhead Chamber of Commerce also announced the following winners in other categories honoring these "outstanding members of the community:" 

  • Matt and Gail Kar of Jamesport Country Kitchen, , and Christopher Michael Catering are the 2011 Businesspersons of The Year.
  • Long Island Wine Council wins the 2011 Agritourism Award.
  • Riverhead Business Improvement District will receive the 2011 Gold Key Award.
  • Riverhead High School NJROTC will receive the 2011 Spirit of Riverhead Award.
  • Vincent Golembeski, a more than 50-year volunteer member of Riverhead Fire Department, will be honored with the 2011 Lifetime Service Award.
  • Robert Kern, member of the Riverhead Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, will be recognized as its 2011 Director of the Year.

The 2011 Annual Awards Presentation will take place on Dec 9. from 6 to 10 p.m. at The SeaStar Ballroom at the .

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Tickets are $60 per person or $100 per couple. Tickets and further information can be obtained by calling Mary Hughes at 631-727-7600 or emailing info@riverheadchamber.com.


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