Rockland Business Association announces Pinnacle Award winners
Rockland Business Association Press Release
February 13, 2008

The Rockland Business Association has chosen the 2008 winners of its Annual Pinnacle Awards program. Designed to celebrate companies and/or individuals from across the RBA’s diverse landscape, the event has been presented by Active International since its inception in 2004.

This year’s honorees are:

• Chairman’s Award for Overall Business Excellence
  Joseph Lagana, President/CEO, U.S. Information Systems, Inc., Pearl River, NY

• President’s Award for Service to the Rockland Business Association
  Jan Degenshein, President, Degenshein Architects, Nyack, NY

• Corporate Citizenship Award
  Through philanthropy or community service, a company that has exhibited a strong commitment to Rockland County.
  Orange & Rockland Utilities, Pearl River, NY

• Women’s Forum Award for Outstanding Achievement by a Woman-Owned Business
  Nominees must have exhibited a track record of superlative business performance and growth.
  Group M, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, NJ

• Manufacturer’s Award for Business Excellence
  An organization in the manufacturing industry that has demonstrated business stability and growth.
  Innovative Plastics Corporation, Orangeburg, NY

• Outstanding Achievement by a Non-Profit Organization
  The nominees must consistently deliver exceptional service to its constituents. Nominees must be 501c3 entities.
  People to People, Nanuet, NY

“It’s wonderful to honor our members and their excellence in the business community,” said Al Samuels, RBA President/CEO. “We’re recognizing the best of our own.”

Launched in 2004, the RBA Pinnacle Awards annually credits members who have achieved excellence. All current RBA members are eligible. Members must complete a nomination form along with a one-page synopsis of the nominee’s accomplishments and efforts. Self-nominations are accepted. An RBA committee then reviews the nominations and selects the category winners.

Pinnacle Award winners will be honored at an Awards Dinner to take place on April 9, 2008 at the Park Ridge Marriott in Park Ridge, New Jersey. All RBA members are encouraged to attend. Corporate sponsorships and tables are available.

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