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Active International presenting sponsor
of the RBA 5th Annual Pinnacle Awards
Roberta Zampolin of Leadership Rockland presents John McMahon of Orange & Rockland with the Award for Corporate Citizenship
Judith Hershaft of Innovative Plastics Corporation accepts the Manufacturer's Award for Business Excellence
Nearly 300 members filled the Grand Ballroom at the Park Ridge Marriott for the Rockland Business Association’s 2008 Pinnacle Awards. More people than ever before gathered to celebrate the achievements of their fellow members.
Video packages showcased the work of the six winners. The Chairman’s Award for Overall Business Excellence winner Joseph Lagana followed the video with a heart-warming acceptance speech in which he credited the success of his businesses including the global U.S. Information Systems, Inc. to his family. “They have me in businesses I never thought I would get into, like with our new fitness center,” Lagana who is at the helm of the third-generation family business said.
Joe Montana is a long time friend of Lagana and supported him at the Awards. “The Laganas were next door neighbors of ours and it’s great to see that their children grew up into responsible citizens that are working together,” Montana said.
The President’s Award for Service to RBA went to Jan Degenshein, President of Degenshein Architects. Degenshein became involved with the RBA more than 30 years ago, with RBA President/CEO Al Samuels calling the win “long over due.” Although he was unable to attend, Degenshein’s fiancée Allison Lee read a speech on his behalf where he said he is most proud to have helped other members reach their goals. He dedicated the award to his ailing father, whom he was visiting during the ceremony. (read more) |
Howard Margolies of United Healthcare presents Jan Degenshein with his President's Award for Service to the RBA (Jan not able to attend event - Allison Lee accepted the award in Jan's absence)
Dorothy Filoramo accepts the People to People award for Outstanding Achievement by a Non-Profit Organization from Sr. Fran Gorsuch of Good Samaritan Hospital.
Rosemarie Monaco of Group M Inc. accepts the Women's Forum Award for Outstanding Achievement by a Woman-Owned Business
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John Bartolotta of Key Bank presents Joseph Lagana with his Chairman's Award for Overall Business Excellence
For Joseph Lagana it has always been about family. “I was involved with my father and brother, and now my sons,” said the Rockland Business Association Pinnacle Chairman’s Award winner for 2008.
Lagana, President/CEO, U.S. Information Systems, Inc. in Pearl River said he finds working with family to be the most rewarding. “It is extremely gratifying, especially when you see all the siblings getting along and looking out for each other.” (read more)
Lagana family
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