Congratulations, winners of the Central Delaware Excellence in Business Award

Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce

DOVER – The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce held its annual Awards for Excellence Celebration Thursday at Bally’s Dover, brought to attendees by 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 more than 300 leading business professionals, advocates and chamber members from Central Delaware to celebrate a year of hard work, community and excellence.

The evening was a testament to the vibrant, dynamic and supportive business community that supports the CDCC. 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 exclusively by their fellow members. Please join us in congratulating the following Excellence in Business Award winners:

• Small Business of the Year — Bright Side Roofing
• Major Company 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 the graduation of Leadership Central Delaware’s Class of 2024. The following 28 business leaders completed the Diamond Program:

• Codi Canasa — AGAPÉ body piercings
• Angela Ceballos – Wattay Accounting
• Senior Master Sergeant. Adam Colaprete – Dover Air Force Base
• Nicholas Dolph – Dover Federal Credit Union
• Megan Epps – Dover Healthcare Center
• Jonathan Flamer – Bally’s Dover
• Colonel 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
• Renée 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 – Partnership in downtown Dover
• Jonathan Russ – Harrington Raceway & Casino
• Bella Santana — Creative at a high level
• Tamera Snow – Del-One Federal Credit Union
• Jennifer Sutter – Delaware Central Chamber of Commerce
• Tasheema Heyliger – Bayhealth
• Michael Weeks – Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity
• Glen Wilson-Chesapeake Utilities Corp.

The Chamber would also like to thank Bally’s Dover for being a hospitable host and the staff at Royal Prime Steakhouse for catering and serving a delicious meal.

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

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

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

The CDCC extends thanks to its Platinum Sponsors and Cornerstone Members: BIG 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 congratulate all winners and nominees. Your dedication, hard work and commitment to excellence have not only earned you these well-deserved awards, 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.