South Milwaukee Chamber Awards Handed Out

Congratulations to the 2013 South Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce award winners!

The following were honored at Friday’s spring social …

• Business of the Year Golden Key Award: Emerald City Catering (Owners: Steve and Laurie Ozbolt). Active participation in the Chamber, involvement in the community and events held in it and an active interest in the development of the business community in the City of South Milwaukee.
• Pride in Premises Award: City Administration Building (Led by City Clerk Jim Shelenske). Must be an established business and located in the City of South Milwaukee.  The overall appearance should be considered – decorations, plantings, the building’s interior and exteriors, renovations made to the building, cleanliness, lack of graffiti, refuse.  The business should be an improvement in our business districts.
• V.I.P Award (Volunteer in Partnership): Donn Powers (Donn Powers Jeweler). Demonstrates involvement, in time commitments or monetary value, in a project that benefits the school or community.
• Ambassador of the Year Award: Nicole Zielski (Aurora Health Care/Lakeshore Medical). Candidate who makes other members feel welcome, spreads goodwill within the Chamber, supports and encourages new members and carries the spirit of the Chamber into the community.
• Rookie of the Year Award: Cyndi Fortier (Tri-City National Bank-South Milwaukee).  Candidate is a newer member that demonstrates enthusiasm and active involvement in the Chamber as an officer and or Chamber activities.
• Dedicated Service: Linda Ryan (RE/MAX Realty 100). Candidate demonstrates outstanding dedication and service for the South Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce.