The Greater Lynn Chamber of Commerce hosts its Annual Meeting and Business Excellence Awards dinner each year. This event attracts over 200 attendees annually. Networking, toasting the past year’s accomplishments, and inducting a new slate of officers and Board of Directors embodies the annual meeting portion of the night.
The Annual Meeting also celebrates the incredible accomplishments of our members with our Business Excellence Awards. Members are nominated in thirteen categories – Businessman of the Year, Businesswoman of the Year, Business of the Year (Large & Small), Non-Profit Recognition Award, “Bill Terlecky” Rookie of the Year Award, “Buddy Fennell” Hall of Fame, “David Solimine Sr.” Community Service Award, “Carol Vasapolli” GLCC Volunteer of the Year, Employee of the Year, Lynn City Pride, as well as the Lynnfield, Nahant, Saugus, and Swampscott Town Pride Awards.
Upcoming Annual Meeting & Business Excellence Awards
2023 Business Excellence Award Recipients:
Lynn City Pride Award Recipient:
Magnolia Contreras, VP of Community Health at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Lisa Nerich, Lynn DPW Associate Commissioner
Lynnfield Town Pride Award Recipient:
Kirk Mansfield, Lynnfield Historical Commission & Conservation Commission
Nahant Town Pride Award Recipient:
Michael O’Callaghan, Tides Restaurant & Pub
“Buddy Fennell” Hall of Fame Awards:
Dunkin’ Donuts, Lynn
Stacey’s Home Décor
“David J. Solimine Sr.” Community Service Award:
Bill & Rob Dandreo, Dandreo Brothers General Contractors
Employee of the Year Award Recipient:
Andy Doucette, Flowers by Lorraine
“Bill Terlecky” Rookie of the Year Award Recipient:
Melissa Jeffery, Nurture & Wellness Esthetics
Nonprofit of the Year Award Recipient:
North Shore Christian School
Small Business of the Year Award Recipient:
Capano & McGloin, LLP
Large Business of the Year Award Recipient:
Stop and Compare Market
Businessman of the Year Award Recipient:
James Connors, McGrath Enterprises
Businesswoman of the Year Award Recipient:
Sarah Marshall, Lucille Wine Shop
2023 Chairman’s Award:
Ryan Newhall, Newhall Real Estate
