The Massapequa Chamber of Commerce held its Western Installation & Awards Dinner, installing its new executive board and presenting several awards to members.
The dinner featured a wild-west theme at the Massapequa Elks Lodge on Thursday, June 12. Guests were charged a flat fee of $55, and were provided with dinner, drinks, dessert and entertainment.
Robin Hepworth continued her role as the president of the organization. Salvatore Polito went from being the 2nd vice president to being the 1st vice president. Lucrezia Falacara went from being the 1st vice president to being the 2nd vice president. Greg Massimi became the 3rd vice president. Karen Gawrych will serve again as the chamber’s treasurer and Keith Wilson will step in as the recording secretary.
The rest of the board of directors is as follows:
Thomas Antonetti
Robert R. Barrett
Randi Jankowski
Anthony Migliorelli
Annette Morreale
Jenna Muscarella
Stephen Parmiter
Isabelle Rapacciuolo
Tim Ryan
Gary Slavin
The chamber also gave out the following awards at the event:
President’s Award: Robert R. Barrett
Father Tony Memorial Community Service Award: Pastor Chris Merz
Patricia Orzano Memorial Businesswoman of the Year Award: Lucrezia Falacara
The “Tony” Award: Sal Polito
Top Ambassador of the Year Award: Maria Guzzetta
Businessperson of the Year Award (2024 – 2025): Robin Hepworth, Robin Joy Photography
Young Business Award: Michael Parmiter
Top Sponsor Award: Masone Masonry
Community Organization of the Year Award: Historical Society of the Massapequas
Honoring 10 Years of Outstanding Service: Shelley Siemsen, Office Manager
Massapequa Chamber of Commerce Member’s Child Scholarship Award Winner: Sienna Massimi
