NEW BETHLEHEM, Pa. (RVO) – The Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce celebrated the new year with a special awards dinner to honor its members and recognize the Business-of-the-Year, Citizen-of-the-Year and Good Neighbor award recipients. The evening included dinner catered by Zack’s Restaurant, and a Chinese Auction and Silent Auction where a portion of the proceeds from the auctions supported the Chamber’s Independence Day Fireworks Display and the Downtown Planter Project.

Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2019. Back-row from left-to-right; Mary Benton of S&T Bank, Amanda Coon of FUN Bank, Tyler Ruby of New York Life/Financial, Austin Blose of Zack’s Restaurant & Tri-County Health/Fitness, Ty Poster of Northwest Savings Bank and Michael Moore of Ameriprise Financial. Front-row from left-to-right; Gordon Barrows of TechReady Professionals & RedbankValley.org, Dianna Brothers as Individual Member, Ryan Wells of Charles Leach, Jamie Lefever as Individual Member, Andrea Truitt of Shirey Overhead Doors. *Photos courtesy of Cecelia Harmon & Matt Green of TechReady Professionals & Redbank Valley.org

CITIZEN of the YEAR AWARD: Rhonda McMillen-Toth
The award is designed to honor an individual for their community involvement as a volunteer, employer or employee in the Redbank Valley area during the previous year or years. Nominees were judged on their individual contributions to the quality of life and growth of the Redbank Valley either as to recent accomplishments or service to the community. The award is open to anyone who lives or works in the Redbank Valley area.

Citizen of the Year – Rhonda McMillen-Toth – Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce – New Bethlehem PA *Photos courtesy of Cecelia Harmon & Matt Green of TechReady Professionals & RedbankValley.org

BUSINESS of the YEAR AWARD: Joe’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant
Those nominated for the Business of the Year award should be in good standing with the chamber for at least one year, and show community involvement such as time donated for community projects. Sponsorships and contributions of financial resources or facilities, labor and equipment will also be considered. Nominees were judged on their business’ individual contributions to the quality of life and growth of the Redbank Valley either as to recent accomplishments or for many years of service to the community.

Business of the Year – Joes Pizza & Italian Restaurant – Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce – New Bethlehem PA *Photos courtesy of Cecelia Harmon & Matt Green of TechReady Professionals & RedbankValley.org

GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD: Mr. Mike Maslar
This special award is designed to recognize an individual or organization for their community involvement as a volunteer, employer or employee in the Redbank Valley area during the previous year or years. Nominees were judged on their individual contributions to the quality of life and growth of the Redbank Valley either as to recent accomplishments or service to the community. The award is open to any individual or organization in the Redbank Valley area.

Good Neighbor Award – Mike Maslar – Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce – New Bethlehem PA *Photos courtesy of Cecelia Harmon & Matt Green of TechReady Professionals & RedbankValley.org

PHOTOS:
For more photos of the Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Dinner, please visit: https://bit.ly/2F7f4Xk

*Photos courtesy of Cecelia Harmon & Matt Green of TechReady Professionals & RedbankValley.org

VIDEOS:
Watch all the videos from the Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Dinner here: https://bit.ly/2FemA2E

*Videos courtesy of Cecelia Harmon of TechReady Professionals & RedbankValley.org

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