Congratulations, central Delaware Excellence in Business Award winners

DOVER — The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce held its annual Awards for Excellence Celebration on Thursday at Bally’s Dover, brought to attendees by the signature sponsor, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management-Connell & Associates.

This event was dedicated to recognizing the contributions and achievements of the chamber’s members. It brought together over 300 of central Delaware’s leading business professionals, advocates and chamber members to celebrate a year of hard work, community and excellence.

The night was a testament to the vibrant, dynamic and supportive business community the CDCC supports. As attendees mingled, posed on the red carpet and enjoyed dinner, the air was filled with a sense of camaraderie and celebration. The highlight was the announcement of the award winners, each representing a pinnacle of excellence and voted on solely by their fellow members. Join us in congratulating the following Excellence in Business Award winners:

• Small Business of the Year — Bright Side Roofing
• Large Business of the Year — Del-One Federal Credit Union
• Young Professional of the Year — Allan Timlin, Roma Italian Ristorante/Sul Tempo Cocktail Lounge
• Outstanding Partnership of the Year — David Greene, Secure Data Computer Solutions
• Volunteer of the Year — Heather Cregar, Independent News Media/Daily State News
• Ambassador of the Year — Erlene George, Primerica
• Board Member of the Year — Nick Polcino, Bally’s Dover
• Leadership Central Delaware Best in Class — LCD Class of 2022

The special recognitions continued with Leadership Central Delaware’s Class of 2024 graduation. The following 28 business leaders completed the Diamond Program:

• Codi Canasa — AGAPÉ Body Piercings
• Angela Ceballos — Wattay Accounting
• Senior Master Sgt. Adam Colaprete — Dover Air Force Base
• Nicholas Dolph — Dover Federal Credit Union
• Megan Epps — Dover Health Care Center
• Jonathan Flamer — Bally’s Dover
• Col. Russell Gohn — Dover Air Force Base
• Shelby Hand — Dover Federal Credit Union
• Col. Jason Holcomb — Dover Air Force Base
• Anastasia Jackson — Delaware Division of Small Business
• Catherine Jenkins — Kent County Tourism
• Jason King — LegalShield
• Melanie Kline — Dedicated to Women
• Gloria Knowles — Delaware State University
• Renee Lindquist — Kraft Heinz
• Lolita London — Delaware State University
• Ashley Murphy — Delaware Office of Management and Budget
• Kitt Parker — Independent News Media/Daily State News
• Zachary Prebula — Kent Economic Partnership
• Michael Pugh — Westside Family Healthcare
• Jordan Resh — Downtown Dover Partnership
• Jonathan Russ — Harrington Raceway & Casino
• Bella Santana — High Ground Creative
• Tamera Snow — Del-One Federal Credit Union
• Jennifer Sutter — Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce
• Tasheema Heyliger — Bayhealth
• Michael Weeks — Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity
• Glen Wilson — Chesapeake Utilities Corp.

The chamber also extends a big thank-you to Bally’s Dover for being accommodating hosts and to Royal Prime Steakhouse staff for providing and serving a delicious meal.

This event would not be possible without supportive and generous sponsors. Thank you to Merrill Lynch Wealth Management-Connell & Associates.

Thank you to the dinner winner sponsor, Faw Casson, and to the Chairman Circle sponsor, Del-One Federal Credit Union.

Thanks also to the patron sponsors, the Delaware Division of Small Business, High Ground Solutions and L&W Insurance.

The CDCC sends gratitude to the platinum sponsors and cornerstone members: B.I.G. Investment Services, Century Engineering, Chesapeake Utilities Corp., the Daily State News, the Dover Federal Credit Union, G. Fedale, Harrington Raceway & Casino, Kraft Heinz, PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Dover, Pratt Insurance and R&R Commercial Realty.

We extend congratulations to all the winners and nominees. Your dedication, hard work and commitment to excellence have not only earned you these well-deserved accolades but have also enriched our community. We are proud to celebrate your achievements and look forward to witnessing your continued success!

For information, visit cdcc.net or call 302-734-7513.