Showing posts with label Awards. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Awards. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Monday, September 28, 2015
Vets & Supporters Awarded
The Chamber has focused military and veterans affairs by awarding three local companies at its 2015 Spotlight on Business Awards ceremony.
Odd Otter Brewing Company’s Slogan says it all: they are not like the “Otter” guys. Five friends – including three current and past military members united to open Odd Otter Brewing Company. Crowdfunded through a kickstarter campaign, Odd Otter is helping to contribute to the ever growing downtown brewery district with their unique blends and brews.
Congratulations Odd Otter Brewing!
When USO Northwest opened its door sin 1996 there were 4 employees. Today, 10 employees at USO Northwest serve more than 600,000 military members and their families throughout the Pacific Northwest through centers at Portland Airport, the Shali Center on McCord JBLM, their mobile canteen, and Seatac Airport, the busiest USO in the country. USO Northwest’s Helping Hands program is supported by the Combined Federal Campaign; 100% of these donations received through the CFC go directly to supporting military and families. Last year USO Northwest’s helping hands program served over 89,000 local military and their families.
Congratulations USO Northwest!
The Geneva Foundation was founded in 1993 by Jane Taylor, a critical care nurse, at the request of Madigan Army Medical Center. Since its inception, Geneva has supported medical research at over 50 Federal Laboratories and Military Treatment Facilities worldwide. Geneva sets itself apart by offering military researchers an exceptional level of service and expertise through our commitment to shared values of integrity, superior customer service, quality, teamwork, innovation, and respect for all. The Geneva Foundation recognizes that innovative collaboration is vital to medical advancement. Through collaborations with Industry and medical leaders, exciting new ideas are developed. These ideas have the power to improve patient lives and to provide security for the health and well-being of U.S. service members, their families, and the global community.
Congratulations to the Geneva Foundation!
Odd Otter Brewing Company’s Slogan says it all: they are not like the “Otter” guys. Five friends – including three current and past military members united to open Odd Otter Brewing Company. Crowdfunded through a kickstarter campaign, Odd Otter is helping to contribute to the ever growing downtown brewery district with their unique blends and brews.
Congratulations Odd Otter Brewing!
When USO Northwest opened its door sin 1996 there were 4 employees. Today, 10 employees at USO Northwest serve more than 600,000 military members and their families throughout the Pacific Northwest through centers at Portland Airport, the Shali Center on McCord JBLM, their mobile canteen, and Seatac Airport, the busiest USO in the country. USO Northwest’s Helping Hands program is supported by the Combined Federal Campaign; 100% of these donations received through the CFC go directly to supporting military and families. Last year USO Northwest’s helping hands program served over 89,000 local military and their families.
Congratulations USO Northwest!
The Geneva Foundation was founded in 1993 by Jane Taylor, a critical care nurse, at the request of Madigan Army Medical Center. Since its inception, Geneva has supported medical research at over 50 Federal Laboratories and Military Treatment Facilities worldwide. Geneva sets itself apart by offering military researchers an exceptional level of service and expertise through our commitment to shared values of integrity, superior customer service, quality, teamwork, innovation, and respect for all. The Geneva Foundation recognizes that innovative collaboration is vital to medical advancement. Through collaborations with Industry and medical leaders, exciting new ideas are developed. These ideas have the power to improve patient lives and to provide security for the health and well-being of U.S. service members, their families, and the global community.Congratulations to the Geneva Foundation!
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Spotlight On Two Businesses
Seven Spotlight! On Business award recipients, including Veteran-Owned Business and Business Supporter of the Military, were announced at the Chamber’s awards luncheon held at Hotel Murano September 24. The Spotlight! On Business Awards recognizes the accomplishments and civic contributions that Chamber member businesses make to the community. The selection committee, made up of volunteers, based their choices by following five criteria: staying power, growth in employees, evidence of contributions to community-oriented projects, innovativeness of product or service and response to adversity.
(pictured to the right: Wade Stewart, Owner, Stewart & Son Computer Services)
Veteran-Owned Business Award Recipient: Stewart & Son Computer Services
Recognized for their success, including a 31% average growth in sales every quarter since opening in 2012, United States Army veteran owner Wade Stewart, began with one important goal in mind: creating a customer-centric niche for computer, network and server support services for small businesses. Stewart and Son began with one person, then hired their first employee in May of 2013, just 13 months after starting, adding their 2nd full-time employee in September of 2013 and, as business continued to grow, hired their first part-time apprentice in February of 2014.
Finalists for this category were:
RallyPoint/6
Sperry Ocean Dock
Stewart and Son Computer Services, LLC
(pictured to the left: Carlyn Roy, TAPCO, Award Sponsor, Anne Sprute & Tony Belit, RallyPoint/6 and Rick Stevens, GEICO, 2013 Business Supporter of the Military Award Recipient)
Supporter of the Military Award Recipient: RallyPoint/6
Recognized for their strong support system in providing comprehensive resources to not only Veterans, but also to their family members and individuals who currently serve in the Armed Forces with resources that include housing difficulties, employment preparedness and search, educational opportunities, financial and legal options, and volunteer opportunities. RallyPoint/6 is a convening location in the community where the service member, veteran or family member can get connected with community organizations that will assist on their next steps forward to their new objective.
Finalists for this category were:
Boots to Shoes Foundation
Kel-Tech Plastics, Inc.
Nisqually Red Wind Casino
Pierce Transit
RallyPoint/6
Summit Strength & Conditioning
The Chamber applauds the award recipients and finalists for their contributions to the community and Pierce County’s economy.
(pictured to the right: Wade Stewart, Owner, Stewart & Son Computer Services)Veteran-Owned Business Award Recipient: Stewart & Son Computer Services
Recognized for their success, including a 31% average growth in sales every quarter since opening in 2012, United States Army veteran owner Wade Stewart, began with one important goal in mind: creating a customer-centric niche for computer, network and server support services for small businesses. Stewart and Son began with one person, then hired their first employee in May of 2013, just 13 months after starting, adding their 2nd full-time employee in September of 2013 and, as business continued to grow, hired their first part-time apprentice in February of 2014.
Finalists for this category were:
RallyPoint/6
Sperry Ocean Dock
Stewart and Son Computer Services, LLC
Supporter of the Military Award Recipient: RallyPoint/6
Recognized for their strong support system in providing comprehensive resources to not only Veterans, but also to their family members and individuals who currently serve in the Armed Forces with resources that include housing difficulties, employment preparedness and search, educational opportunities, financial and legal options, and volunteer opportunities. RallyPoint/6 is a convening location in the community where the service member, veteran or family member can get connected with community organizations that will assist on their next steps forward to their new objective.
Finalists for this category were:
Boots to Shoes Foundation
Kel-Tech Plastics, Inc.
Nisqually Red Wind Casino
Pierce Transit
RallyPoint/6
Summit Strength & Conditioning
The Chamber applauds the award recipients and finalists for their contributions to the community and Pierce County’s economy.
Monday, July 28, 2014
Nominations Up for Vets in Business
There are two special categories: Vet-Owned Business and Business Supporter of the Military. See the 2013 recipients here!
These awards are a wonderfulway to recognize Chamber member businesses and organizations for their hard work over the years. You are encouraged to nominate businesses, yourselves as well as forward this on to others who would want to participate in these nominations.
This link will direct you to the event page that lists the details of the event, past recipients, and the link to nominate.
Friday, January 10, 2014
SSGT Truskowski 35th Military Citizen of the Year
The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber presented the 35th annual John H. Anderson Military Citizen of the Year Award to Staff Sergeant Jason Truskowski, 62nd AW, McChord Field, JBLM, Wednesday.
Pix: SSgt. Truskowski, 62AW & Amy Tiemeyer, ACU
SSgt. Jason Truskowski has more than nine years’ service in the U.S. Air Force and has been stationed at JBLM for more than three of those years. His current duty is noncommissioned officer in charge of media relations and social media for the 2,300 men and women assigned to McChord Field.
SSgt.Truskowski is an excellent selectee for this award due to his commitment for caring for others, regardless of how many hours he has to work. He goes above and beyond to volunteer his time both on and off base and sets the example for his peers each and every day.
As a qualified Washington Start First Responder and Wild-Land Fire Fighter, SSgt.Truskowski has responded to more than 35 emergencies and volunteered more than 450 hours at the Bald Hills Fire Department in Yelm. While responding to these 35 emergencies, his direct actions have aided in the successful savings of numerous lives. In addition, SSgt.Truskowski volunteered numerous hours to the Bald Hills Fire Department for their annual “Hunters Breakfast” event on the 2013 Hunting Season’s Opening Day.
Recognizing Special Olympics participants is important to SSgt.Truskowski, who, for the past three years has helped with the set-up and tear-down as well as security for the Special Olympics Victory Dance, an event that has more than 2,700 participants each year.
SSgt.Truskowski’s “call to duty” extends beyond firefighting and Special Olympics. He recently assisted a local church wherein his actions contributed to the church’s establishment of weekend services to more than 500 residents.
Although SSgt. Truskowski’s own children are home schooled, he has assisted local educational programs. He has taught art projects to toddlers at a Yelm home school group lesson at the Crossroads Community Church and recently helped prepare and serve lunch to over a hundred family members during the Eagle View Christian School Grandparents Day event
As an avid and experienced hiker, SSgt.Truskowski was called upon to plan and lead a Yelm mothers’ group hiking trip for 18 mothers and their children at Mount Rainier. He organized and led the event, which aimed to strengthen the parent-child bond while highlighting the importance of physical fitness to the younger generation.
SSgt.Truskowski’s volunteering includes JBLM as well. He played a major role in the Josh Fueston Memorial, a 4-mile relay swim promoting awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder. And he has unloaded more than 50,000 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies at the McChord Field Shali Center in preparation for response efforts after global natural disasters.
An accredited Instructor for the R.A.D. System basic self-defense course, held on McChord Field, Truskowski is also a Sexual Assault Response & Prevention (SARP) victim advocate for the U.S. Air Force. Being a SARP victim advocate can involve a wide variety of efforts—from outlining options, to following a victim all the way through the court case. A true commitment that follows him even during his relocations, SSgt.Truskowski’s role as a SARP victim advocate is one of continued dedication.
“SSgt. Jason Truskowski is the Air Force’s perfect example of a wingman, service before self and being there for others. America’s Credit Union is proud to support such a worthy candidate,” said Amy Tiemeyer, America’s Credit Union, (Award Sponsor).
Award Sponsor:
America’s Credit Union has been serving the military here at Joint base Lewis McChord (JBLM) since 1954; ACU has been active in creating a community that is aware of soldiers needs and able to serve our military who give so much for all of us. Amy Tiemeye,r America’s Credit Union’s Military Relations Liaison is a veteran herself and presented the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber’s 35th John Anderson Military Citizen of the Year award.
About John H. Anderson:
The Chamber created the John H. Anderson Military Citizen of the Year Award to honor an outstanding military citizen to commemorate the civic contributions by our resident military personnel. John H. Anderson, a veteran, served as Tacoma’s mayor in the early to mid-1950s. An accomplished civic leader, he is also a past Chair of the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber Board of Directors, as well as a successful local businessman.
Pix: SSgt. Truskowski, 62AW & Amy Tiemeyer, ACU
SSgt.Truskowski is an excellent selectee for this award due to his commitment for caring for others, regardless of how many hours he has to work. He goes above and beyond to volunteer his time both on and off base and sets the example for his peers each and every day.
As a qualified Washington Start First Responder and Wild-Land Fire Fighter, SSgt.Truskowski has responded to more than 35 emergencies and volunteered more than 450 hours at the Bald Hills Fire Department in Yelm. While responding to these 35 emergencies, his direct actions have aided in the successful savings of numerous lives. In addition, SSgt.Truskowski volunteered numerous hours to the Bald Hills Fire Department for their annual “Hunters Breakfast” event on the 2013 Hunting Season’s Opening Day.
Recognizing Special Olympics participants is important to SSgt.Truskowski, who, for the past three years has helped with the set-up and tear-down as well as security for the Special Olympics Victory Dance, an event that has more than 2,700 participants each year.
SSgt.Truskowski’s “call to duty” extends beyond firefighting and Special Olympics. He recently assisted a local church wherein his actions contributed to the church’s establishment of weekend services to more than 500 residents.
Although SSgt. Truskowski’s own children are home schooled, he has assisted local educational programs. He has taught art projects to toddlers at a Yelm home school group lesson at the Crossroads Community Church and recently helped prepare and serve lunch to over a hundred family members during the Eagle View Christian School Grandparents Day event
As an avid and experienced hiker, SSgt.Truskowski was called upon to plan and lead a Yelm mothers’ group hiking trip for 18 mothers and their children at Mount Rainier. He organized and led the event, which aimed to strengthen the parent-child bond while highlighting the importance of physical fitness to the younger generation.
SSgt.Truskowski’s volunteering includes JBLM as well. He played a major role in the Josh Fueston Memorial, a 4-mile relay swim promoting awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder. And he has unloaded more than 50,000 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies at the McChord Field Shali Center in preparation for response efforts after global natural disasters.
An accredited Instructor for the R.A.D. System basic self-defense course, held on McChord Field, Truskowski is also a Sexual Assault Response & Prevention (SARP) victim advocate for the U.S. Air Force. Being a SARP victim advocate can involve a wide variety of efforts—from outlining options, to following a victim all the way through the court case. A true commitment that follows him even during his relocations, SSgt.Truskowski’s role as a SARP victim advocate is one of continued dedication.
“SSgt. Jason Truskowski is the Air Force’s perfect example of a wingman, service before self and being there for others. America’s Credit Union is proud to support such a worthy candidate,” said Amy Tiemeyer, America’s Credit Union, (Award Sponsor).
Award Sponsor:
America’s Credit Union has been serving the military here at Joint base Lewis McChord (JBLM) since 1954; ACU has been active in creating a community that is aware of soldiers needs and able to serve our military who give so much for all of us. Amy Tiemeye,r America’s Credit Union’s Military Relations Liaison is a veteran herself and presented the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber’s 35th John Anderson Military Citizen of the Year award.
About John H. Anderson:
The Chamber created the John H. Anderson Military Citizen of the Year Award to honor an outstanding military citizen to commemorate the civic contributions by our resident military personnel. John H. Anderson, a veteran, served as Tacoma’s mayor in the early to mid-1950s. An accomplished civic leader, he is also a past Chair of the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber Board of Directors, as well as a successful local businessman.
Monday, November 25, 2013
New Date for Military Citizen Award Event
RESCHEDULE MILITARY CITIZEN OF YEAR AWARD EVENT
MILITARY AFFAIRS FORUM
Military Affairs Committee
Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber
Date & Time: Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Time, Place: 7:30 – 9am, To Be Confirmed
Event and Award Sponsor:
Cancel Previous Date, Time: Tuesday, Nov. 26, 12 noon
AGENDA
1. KEYNOTE Brig. Gen. John Cho, Commander, Western Regional Medical Command
2. John Anderson Military Citizen of the Year Award
3. Update on 2014 WA Legislative Issues by Mark San Souci, Regional Liaison NW, Defense Liaison Office
You may pre-register THIS LINK HERE
Options on this calendar page for you to add the event to your Outlook calendar and to received reminders via email
Friday, October 11, 2013
Nominations Open for Military-Citizen Award
Soldiers, Airmen,
Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen compose a vital part of our
community. The Chamber wishes to recognize, with the 35th annual
presentation, the John Anderson Military-Citizen of the Year.
The Chamber’s
Military Affairs Committee will make the selection of the honoree.
Presentation of the award, named for John Anderson, former Mayor of Tacoma and Chairman
of the Tacoma-Pierce Co. Chamber, will be made November 7, 12 noon at the meeting of the Rotary
Club of Tacoma No. 8.
You are requested to
submit nominees for this award. The guidelines are:
1)
An
active-duty Soldier, Airman, Sailor or Marine. Reservists and Guardsmen called to active duty are eligible.
2)
Residing in Tacoma or Pierce County
3)
Professional in military occupation
4)
An exemplary volunteer in the community
Nominations should
be no longer than two pages, no photos. While military professionalism is
important, this is usually a given standard. It is recommended that
the nomination focus on the nominee's volunteerism in the community.
You are referenced to the Military
Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, which has been added to the list of
awards and decorations that earn promotion points.
The deadline for
submitting nominations is Nov. 1. Nominations may be delivered to the
Chamber’s offices, forwarded by mail, email (gary.brackett@tacomachamber.org)
or fax. Your consideration of this request is appreciated.
Tacoma-Pierce Co. Chamber
950 Pacific Ave., Ste. 300
Tacoma, WA 98402
PO Box 1933
Tacoma, W 98401-1933
Fax: 253-579-7305
Thursday, November 8, 2012
34th Military Citizen Announced
The
Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber presented the 34th annual John H.
Anderson Military Citizen of the Year Award to Sergeant Robert Pangaro today. Sgt.
Pangaro is currently an active duty servicemember assigned to Rear Detachment,
2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, JBLM.
MG Lanza (7th ID, JBLM), Amy Tiemeyer (ACU), Stephanie & Robert Pangaro, Tom Pierson (Chamber)
Sgt. Pangaro volunteers at the Park Lodge Elementary School in Lakewood, Wash.
and currently serves a two-year term as the PTSA President for Park Lodge. His
role includes being responsible for the overseeing decisions for the allocation
of the non-profits funds, including school bus transportation, field trips,
field days and extracurricular events such as school dances and graduation for
the 350 students at Park Lodge.
Sgt.
Pangaro volunteered for every PTSA sponsored event, whether it was a book fair,
a sock-hop, a curriculum night or a spruced-up date for the school
grounds.
For
the upcoming Veteran’s Day assembly at the school, he arranged for a color
guard unit to attend, to bring a more exciting and professional feeling for the
event.
Sgt.
Pangaro also takes requests for funds from teachers to help offset their
personal purchases in classrooms and arranged for parents to vote for
allocation of funds online.
Last
year, Sgt. Pangaro helped start a local Watch Dogs program, (Dads of Great
Students), where father figures, (fathers, step-fathers, grandfathers, uncles
and others), work with kids in group or individual settings. This year, he is a volunteer Watch Dog –
having handed over the coordination to another person.
To
help all parents, deployed soldiers or civilian, Sgt. Pangaro leveraged social
media and other sites as a way for parents to engage and be a part of their
child’s school experience. He spends time emailing meeting minutes to deployed
servicemembers whose children are students at the school and then posts to
their social media pages.
Sgt.
Pangaro is helping reestablish a PTA Council and is putting together the first
PTA Presidential Committee.
Sgt.
Pangaro is also a member of the Clover Park School District DTAP (District
Teachers and Parents Team) and a member of the Site Council for Park Lodge
Elementary – deciding on how the transition to a Title 1 School (a vast
majority of poverty-level students) will take place next year.
“There
is no question that Sgt. Pangaro devotes countless hours and boundless energy
to improving and serving his community,” said Amy Tiemeyer, award sponsor America’s
Credit Union’s representative.
Award Sponsor:
America’s
Credit Union has been serving the military here at Joint base Lewis McChord
(JBLM) since 1954; ACU has been active in creating a community that is aware of
soldiers needs and able to serve our military who give so much for all of us.
Amy Tiemeyer America’s Credit Union’s Military Relations Liaison is a veteran
herself and presented the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber’s 34th John
Anderson Military Citizen of the Year award.
About
John H. Anderson:
The
Chamber created the John H. Anderson Military Citizen of the Year Award to
honor an outstanding military citizen to commemorate the civic contributions by
our resident military personnel. John H. Anderson, a veteran, served as
Tacoma’s mayor in the early to mid-1950s. An accomplished civic leader, he is
also a past Chair of the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber Board of Directors, as
well as a successful local businessman.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Cargill Receives Bryce Lilly Award
The 62nd Airlift Wing's 2011 Bryce Lilly Service Award winner is Mr. George Cargill.
Photo: (l to r) Colonel R. Wyn Elder, Commander, 62d Airlift Wing, George Cargill, Chief Master Sergeant Greg Warren, Command Chief, 62d Airlift Wing
As the Northwest TriWest Vice President, Mr. Cargill has had an opportunity to be involved in multiple community activities. He is on the Board for the Tacoma-Pierce Co. Chamber and is the Vice-Chair for Business and Trade. He is a member of the Chamber’s Military Affairs Committee and able to be part of several opportunities to recognize the military in the community.
He was the Chair for the USO Puget Sound Area Board of Directors and recognized by the The News Tribune and University of Washington Non-Profit Leader of the Year. He has been instrumental in supporting the military family through AFA, AUSA, MOAA and Navy League. He recently joined the board for the WA National Guard Youth Challenge Academy.
The Bryce Lilly Service Award is awarded at the discretion of the Wing Commander to the military member, civilian employee, local business leader, community supporter or any other person directly involved in enhancing the quality of the military community at McChord Field.
As the Northwest TriWest Vice President, Mr. Cargill has had an opportunity to be involved in multiple community activities. He is on the Board for the Tacoma-Pierce Co. Chamber and is the Vice-Chair for Business and Trade. He is a member of the Chamber’s Military Affairs Committee and able to be part of several opportunities to recognize the military in the community.
He was the Chair for the USO Puget Sound Area Board of Directors and recognized by the The News Tribune and University of Washington Non-Profit Leader of the Year. He has been instrumental in supporting the military family through AFA, AUSA, MOAA and Navy League. He recently joined the board for the WA National Guard Youth Challenge Academy.
The Bryce Lilly Service Award is awarded at the discretion of the Wing Commander to the military member, civilian employee, local business leader, community supporter or any other person directly involved in enhancing the quality of the military community at McChord Field.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Nominations for Military Citizen Opened
Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen compose a vital part of our community. The Chamber wishes to recognize, with the 33rd annual presentation, a Military-Citizen of the Year.
The Chamber’s Military Affairs Committee will make the selection of the honoree. Presentation of the award, named for John Anderson, former Mayor and Chairman of the Chamber, will be made November 10, 12 noon at the meeting of the Rotary Club of Tacoma.
You are requested to submit nominees for this award. The guidelines are:
1) An active-duty Soldier, Airman, Sailor or Marine
2) Residing in Tacoma or Pierce County
3) Professional in military occupation
4) An exemplary volunteer in the community
Nominations should be no longer than two pages, no photos. While military professionalism is important, this is usually a given standard. It is recommended that the nomination focus on the nominee's volunteerism in the community. You are referenced to the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, which has been added to the list of awards and decorations that earn promotion points.
The deadline for submitting nominations is Nov. 1. Nominations may be delivered to the Chamber’s offices, forwarded by mail, email (gary.brackett@tacomachamber.org) or fax 253-597-7305. Your consideration of this request is appreciated.
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