Dick Conway presents Bill Marshall with
the 2006 Triple Crown Award

And the 2007 Winners are...

"Robert W. Lewis Award" for Outstanding Citizen/Volunteer
Sponsored by Fitchburg Savings Bank, Fitchburg

Given to an individual who has advanced the community through their contributions of talent, time and efforts.

• William Shute, Groton
• Kris Vaz, Townsend
• Meredith Marcinkewicz, Shirley
• Di Hall, Stow




"Roy L. Jeannotte Award" for Outstanding Company/Organization
Sponsored by Kraft/Veryfine, Littleton

Given to a company or organization that has made a substantial contribution to the lasting enhancement of the Nashoba Valley Region by demonstrating exceptional leadership and community involvement.

• Roudenbush Community Center, Westford




Outstanding Professional/Business Person
Sponsored by Parker-Hannifin Corp, Devens

Given to a business or professional person who through extraordinary effort in his/her chosen field has contributed significantly to the Nashoba Valley Region.

• Calvin Moore, Ayer
• Dr. Francis A. D'Ambrosio Jr., Lancaster






About our 2007 CSLA Sponsors:


MassDevelopment provides the financial tools and real estate expertise needed to stimulate economic growth across the state of Massachusetts. We work with businesses and local officials to address blighted areas, help create jobs, and address overarching issues that impact economic development, such as housing affordability.

Parker-Hannifin Corp is the world's leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of commercial, mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. The company employs more than 48,000 people in 46 countries around the world. Parker has increased its annual dividends paid to shareholders for 49 consecutive years, among the top five longest-running dividend-increase records in the S&P 500 index.

Fitchburg Savings Bank was a pioneer community bank in 1846. Today, they are still pioneers with new banking ideas and good old-fashioned personal service. Fitchburg Savings Bank has dedicated to providing customers with superior financial products and the support they need to prosper at work and at home has enabled us to build one of the most trusted banks in the region.
A Federally Chartered Mutual Savings Bank, FSB offers a wide range of banking services through a network of branches conveniently located throughout Fitchburg, and in Leominster, Harvard, and Townsend.
Fitchburg Savings Bank and its people are actively involved in the communities they serve. A true community bank, FSB is committed to the improvement of the quality of life of our neighbors throughout Nashoba Valley and North Central Massachusetts.

Kraft/Veryfine is a global leader in branded foods and beverages with 2004 net revenues of more than $32 billion. Built on more than 100 years of quality and innovation, Kraft has grown from modest beginnings to become the largest food and beverage company headquartered in North America and second largest in the world, marketing many popular brands in more than 155 countries. Kraft Foods is committed to making a difference in communities around the world where we live and work.









About our Awards:


"Robert W. Lewis Award"
For those who remember Bob Lewis, you know why the Chamber named it’s Outstanding Citizen/Volunteer Award after Bob.
Retired Colonel Bob Lewis was the quintessential “officer and a gentleman”. He spent many years at Fort Devens and when he retired made himself indispensable to his new home off base. He was a member of the Ayer Rotary and the Federated Church and was a founding father of this Chamber.
Bob was known as a generous and dedicated man who literally did not have the word “no” in his vocabulary. He personified community service and leadership and his charitable work in the Nashoba Valley is legendary. His presence in the Nashoba Valley Region is sorely missed but the good deeds he did while here live on

"Roy L. Jeannotte Award"
Roy Jeannotte was presented with the Outstanding Company or Organization Award in November 2000 for R. L. Jeannotte, Inc. The company has received many accolades in the years they have been in business including the Eagle Award for Excellence in Construction from the Associated Builders and Contractors of America. The Jeannotte’s have always been known as a strong and viable family, keeping family first and business second.
Roy Jeannotte was fun loving and well respected not only in his community but the business community as well. Always on the go, Roy stayed busy with many community activities including his involvement in Shirley town government and his contributions to charities such as the Make a Wish Foundation. In addition, Roy was owner and founder of a construction firm, R. L. Jeannotte Inc. Roy was a dedicated husband, father, son, brother, and friend.
In April 2001 Roy was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. When Roy passed away in November 2001, he left a legacy of community service that his family has carried on. R. L. Jeannotte, Inc. continues to makes our community a place where generosity, positive attitude, and devotion to family is the standard not the exception









Previous Winners Include:


The Robert W. Lewis Award

2006: David & Marie Allen, Terry Stader, Frank Hartnett Sr., and Don Black

2005: Frank Belitsky, Louise Bresnahan, and Harriet Grant

2004: Millie Chandler, Jim Clish, Judy Grande, and Shirley Griffin

2003: Harlan Fitch, Norma Garvin, and Margrit & John Oldenburg

2002: Allan Wilayto, Dorothy van Hoogen, and Robert Tumber

2001: Jackie Esielionis, Debra Woollacott, and Ruth Rhonemus

2000: Dick Hatch, Paul Johnston, and Sharon Santy

1999: Matthew Aumais and Edward Kelley

1998: Jerrilyn Bozicas and Zelda Moore

The Roy L. Jeannotte Award

2006: JM Coull

2005: Geo. J. Morin Post # 183 Shirley American Legion and Mt. Wachusett Community College

2004: Nashoba Valley Medical Center and Shriver Job Corps Center

2003: Shirley Grange

2002: Ayer Fire Department, Sterilite and Veryfine

2001: Hazen Memorial Library, Merriam-Graves Healthcare and Rotary Club of Ayer/Harvard/Shirley

2000: Fidelity Bank, Massachusetts State Police (Leominster & Devens) and R. L. Jeannotte

1999: Bemis Assoc., JP Routhier & Sons and Plexus

1998: Freedom's Way, Nashoba Publications and North Middlesex Savings Bank

The Outstanding Business & Professional Person Award

2006: Tom Casey and Ken Janes, MD

2005: John Love, Nashoba Publications; Ed Manzi, Fidelity Bank; Don Parker, Ayer High School; and Patricia Thorpe, North Middlesex Savings Bank

2004: Dexter Stevens, Edie Tompkins, and Steve Webber

2003: Lorayne Black, Murray Clark, and Mark McNulty

2002: Roger Beeltje, Rev. Phil Goff, and James McCormick

2001: Paul Correnty, Jeffrey Kelly, and Matthew Pinard

2000: David Elliot, James Farnsworth, and Eldon Strickland

1999: John McNabb, Mary Padula, and Peter Warren

1998: Daniel Asquino, Stephen Gervais, and Sigmund "Ziggy" Wesolowski

Triple Crown Award

2006: Bill Marhshall of North Middlesex Savings Bank

2002: Joan Pena of MediaPower, Inc.









2006 CSLA Photos



Jerry Quigley (North Middlesex Savings Bank), Savas Danos (Littleton Electric Light & Water) and Ed Manzi (Fidelity Bank)

Savas Danos (LELWD), Bonnie Biocchi (Mass Office of Business Development) and Paul Bresnahan (Investors Capital)

Warren Chase and Steve Sugar (both of NMSB) help with registration

Marcia Fernald (Moore Enterprises) and Kathy McCloskey (UR Safety Products) greeting event attendees at registration

Michael Signorello, Andy Coull, Chris Oldham, and Elizabeth Mason of JM Coull received the "Roy L. Jeannotte Award" for Outstanding Company/Organization

Terry Stader receives the "Robert W. Lewis Award" for Outstanding Citizen/Volunteer

David and Marie Allen receive the "Robert W. Lewis Award" for Outstanding Citizen/Volunteer

Alicia pins a corsage on husband Don Black, one of the "Robert W. Lewis Award" for Outstanding Citizen/Volunteer award winners

Frank Hartnett Sr. proudly displays his "Robert W. Lewis Award" for Outstanding Citizen/Volunteer

Outstanding Professional/Business Person winner Ken Janes, MD

Tom Casey with his Outstanding
Professional/Business Person Award



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