NBA Awards for Service in 2021
The Newtown Business Association presented its awards and recognitions for service in 2021 to NBA and community members at their breakfast Zoom meeting on Thursday, January 27, 2021. 2021 was an interesting year for the NBA and its members, due to the COVID pandemic and all the ways it changed the schedule and nature of NBA's usual annual events and meetings.
The NBA depends on many committee members and volunteers to plan and run the business of the NBA and its annual community events; these are just a few members who stood out in 2021.
President's Award: Bill Sheffer, retired from The First National Bank & Trust of Newtown
This award is to recognize an NBA member whose dedicated leadership and outstanding contribution exemplifies the spirit of giving back to the community, by making the services of his/her business available to support charitable and nonprofit endeavors, especially the NBA.
Community Service Award: Kristina Tuxhorn, BC Discoveries Dance & Theater Co. / Dan Petty, Edward Jones Investments
This recognition is awarded to an NBA member whose dedicated commitment and meritorious service exemplifies an outstanding contribution to our community through benevolent acts & dedication of significant volunteer hours, demonstrating a genuine desire to serve charitable causes and help those in need.
Distinguished Service Award: Kelsey Jordan, KGD Films
This recognition is awarded to an NBA member whose outstanding service to the NBA has gone above and beyond what can normally be expected of a volunteer, to further the growth, development and professionalism of our organization.
Unsung Hero Award: Leslie Dunleavy, NBA Secretary
This recognition is awarded to an NBA member or nonmember whose selfless acts of giving without seeking personal gain or attention exemplifies the highest levels of community spirit.
Business of the Year: The David Marcolla Group, Keller Williams Real Estate Newtown
This company’s member(s) has dedicated time, support, and participation, in an effort to help the NBA as an organization, in turn supporting the NBA mission of promoting Newtown as an ideal place to live, shop and work.
NBA Humanitarian Award: Judge Mick Petrucci
This recognition is awarded to an NBA member or nonmember whose selfless acts of giving without seeking personal gain or attention exemplifies the highest levels of community spirit.