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Carousel Awards Dinner

2010 Carousel Awards

2010 CAROUSEL AWARDS

Friday May 14, 2010

The Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel, Asbury Park

 

ASBURY PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
NAMES ITS CAROUSEL AWARDS HONOREES

The Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 2010 Carousel Awards; honoring outstanding dedication to Asbury Park.

The 2010 Carousel Awards Gala will be held at The Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel, Asbury Park on Friday May 14, 2010 from 6:00 to 10:00pm. Join us for dinner by Branches Catering and live music by Funktion 11. The ticket cost per person is $100.00. Invitations will be mailed later this month.

Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce President Daniel DiBenedetto has announced the Chamber’s 19th Annual Carousel Awards recipients. “This year's event celebrates the excitement of the pioneering spirit we share here in Asbury Park,” says DiBenedetto. “The honorees were all chosen for that pioneering spirit and for their dedication, both personally and professionally, to Asbury Park as a community.”

This year’s dinner will be held at the Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel in Asbury Park on Friday, May 14, with cuisine by Branches Catering. Cocktails begin at 6:00, followed by dinner and dancing to Funktion 11 plus a special performance by ReVision Theater. The evening is tuxedo optional.

Sponsorships are available in amounts from $5,000 to $500, and include special recognition. Ads in the dinner program are available from $125 to $500. All proceeds benefit the Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce, which supports a diverse business community that is helping Asbury Park to evolve into a thriving urban city on the ocean.

Co-chairs for the evening are Assemblywoman Mary Pat Angelini and Jackie Pappas. Reservations are $100. Please call Cindi D’Onofrio, Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, at 732-775-7676 or email cindi@asburyparkchamber.com.

The 2010 Carousel Honorees are:

Taka Restaurant - Economic Development Award

Opened by owner Takahiro Hirai and his partners from Kessler’s Catering in 2005 before the Asbury Park restaurant scene truly was a scene, Taka is a delicious and serene oasis in downtown Asbury’s vibrant restaurant landscape and one of the first restaurants in the area to introduce modern Japanese-fusion cuisine.

Taka Restaurant welcomes visitors to Asbury Park by underwriting free parking in the Bangs Avenue Garage for each First Saturday Asbury Park. Taka is also an active participant in Center a la Carte benefits, Taste of Asbury and many more community-strengthening events.

Tyler Blackmore, Principal, Asbury Park High School – Spirit of Asbury Park Award

Principal Blackmore holds the highest standards for both his faculty and students and is credited with changing the culture at Asbury Park High School. Blackmore leads by example, from his involvement in student life, sports and the arts to his activism in the community, setting himself as a role model for Asbury’s leaders of tomorrow. Tyler participates in the Asbury Park Rotary and serves as a Trustee for The Center for Family, Community and Social Justice. Under his leadership, Asbury Park High School has been nominated for three Basie Awards presented by the Count Basie Theatre, and students in the school wrote, performed in and produced a short film on the life of American novelist and Asbury Park resident Stephen Crane.

Frank’s Deli & Restaurant - Landmark Business Award

The “Cheer’s” of Asbury Park, Franks has been a local institution for nearly fifty years. The variety, heartiness and reasonable prices of Frank’s comfort food is exceeded only by the superb service and friendliness of its staff. At Frank’s, you’ll always see someone you know, from local residents and business people to construction workers and celebrities.

Kevin Keddy – Asbury Park Fire Chief – Public Office Award

Like every little boy, Chief Keddy wanted to be a firefighter when he grew up. In 1991, Keddy became a Probationary Firefighter with the City of Asbury Park Fire Department and held positions as Firefighter/EMT, Apparatus Chauffeur, Captain, and Battalion Chief. In August 2006, Keddy was sworn in as the Chief of the Asbury Park Fire Department.

As the Fire Chief, Keddy is responsible for the overall direction and operation of the fire department, including working as part of the City Manager’s management team. He also serves as the Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator for the City of Asbury Park.

Bruce Springsteen – Humanitarian Award

A legend around the world and a regular guy on the streets of Asbury Park, Bruce Springsteen launched his career buoyed by the City’s music scene and has paid it tribute in songs ever since. As both an advocate and supporter of the City by the Sea, its residents and institutions, Bruce Springsteen is truly deserving of this Humanitarian recognition.

For reservations and sponsorship information email cindi@asburyparkchamber.com or call 732-775-7676.


SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

MACY RED SPONSOR - $500

Sponsor recognition in Carousel ad journal & Sponsor recognition at event

SOPHIE SILVER SPONSOR - $1,500
Signage at even, Half page in Carousel ad journal, 2 tickets to event, 1 APCC email blast*

COCKTAIL HOUR SPONSOR - $3,000
Signature cocktail, Sponsor acknowledgement at event, Signage at event, Half page ad in, Carousel Ad Journal, 2 tickets to event

ANNA GOLD SPONSOR - $5,000

Sponsor acknowledgement at event, Signage at event, Full page ad in Carousel ad journal, 4 tickets to event , 2011 Membership to APCC, 1 APCC email blast *

ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR - $5,000
Sponsor acknowledgement at event, Signage at event, Full page ad in Carousel ad journal, 2 tickets to event, 2011 Membership to APCC, 1 APCC email blast *

All sponsors will be recognized at the event. Please email cindi@asburyparkchamber.com or call 732-775-7676 to secure your sponsorship before April 1st. We now accept MasterCard and VISA. Thank you for your continued support of the Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce.

AD JOURNAL SIZE AND RATE SCHEDULE
Outside Back Cover (8-1/2" x 5-1/2")......$500.00
Inside Back Cover (8-1/2" x 5-1/2").........$450.00
Inside Front Cover (8-1/2" x 5-1/2").........$450.00
Full Page (8" x 5")................................$300.00
Half Page (4" x 5")................................$200.00
Third Page (2" x 5")...........................$125.00

  • Ad copy & signed order form must be received by April 16, 2010. (ads received after 4/25 not guaranteed to be included)

  • Your ad must be received as CAMERA READY and meet the above size specifications

  • All artwork must be in black and white (except for back cover)

  • Please email all artwork in .EPS, .TIF, .JPG, or .PDF file format to cindi@asburyparkchamber.com

  • Faxed ads are not accepted

For reservations and sponsorship information email cindi@asburyparkchamber.com or call 732-775-7676.

Contact Us Today

Main Office via Mail
P.O. Box 649, Asbury Park, N.J. 07712
Telephone: 732-775-7676
Fax: 732-775-7675
Email:
info@asburyparkchamber.com

Download and Print Your Application Today!

To apply for membership via mail, please download and print out our linked PDF application document.

Please mail the application with your membership
payment enclosed to:
P.O. Box 649, Asbury Park, N.J. 07712

You can also send your completed application via Fax to:

732-775-7675, then send your application fee thru the mail to the APCOC and we will complete the membership process.

 

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