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Nominees for ’15 Business Person of the Year announced
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Posted on Jan 25 2016
Every year, the Saipan Chamber of Commerce accepts nominations for its Business Person of the Year award. Each nominee must be a member of the Chamber and must reside in Saipan. Qualifying criteria includes community involvement and contributions, support for our local workforce, and active participation in the Chamber’s meetings, programs and activities. We are pleased to announce the following nominees for this year: Alex Youn of I Love Saipan, Jim Arenovski of Delta Management Corp., Rose Soledad of IT&E, Nola Hix of Xerox, and Jody Jordahl of Bridge Capital.
The nominations will be judged by the prior recipients of this prestigious award. These individuals include: Vicky Benavente of Pacific Islands Club (2014), Marcie Tomokane of Bank of Guam (2013), Anthony Pelligrino of Saipan Sea Ventures (2012), James Arenovski of Delta Management Corp (2011), Robert “Bob” Jones of Triple J Corporation (2010), Vicente “Ben” Babauta of DFS Saipan (2009), Kathryn H. Barry of KB Communications (2008), K.J. Kim of Asiana Airlines (2007), Juan T. Guerrero of Herman’s Bakery/MITA Travel (2006), David M. Sablan Sr. of Century Insurance (2005), Mark Erwin of Continental Airlines (2004), Jerry Tan of Tan Holdings (2003), Alex A Sablan of Saipan Shipping Company (2002), Jay B. Jones of Triple J Motors (2001), Wendi S. Herring of Pacific Islands Club (2000), Marian Aldan-Pierce of DFS Saipan (1999), Joe C. Ayuyu of McDonald’s of Saipan (1998), Edward Camacho of Pacific Financial Corp (1997), and Efrain F. Camacho of EFC Engineers and Architects (1996).
The winner will be kept secret until the official announcement on Jan. 30 at the Chamber’s annual installation dinner. Also on this evening, the 2016 Board of Directors will be sworn in by Judge David Wiseman. The event will be held at Fiesta Resort & Spa Saipan, Hibiscus Hall, from 6pm to 9pm. Our silent auction fundraiser will feature a large variety of valuable prizes, generously donated by our business members. Proceeds of the auction will support the programs and activities of the Chamber such as our Scholarship program, High School workshops, monthly training seminars, military vessel welcomes, and our Saipan Young Professionals activities.
The Chamber is honored to have Gov. Ralph DLG Torres as its keynote speaker for this event to speak about the changes in the islands, and his hopes and plans for the future.
Seating is limited. Ticket prices are available by advance purchase only and are $60 per person.
The Chamber is a non-profit organization of private businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies. Please call us at 234-7150 or visit us on the third floor of the Marianas Business Plaza in Susupe for more information. (PR)
