The Marblehead Chamber of Commerce’s busy month of September includes its 71st annual meeting, which will recognize and celebrate this year’s Community Award winners that were announced Monday. The festivity will be held at the Corinthian Yacht Club on Nahant Street.
The chamber sent out a press release asking for nominations on July 24.
“Each year, the Chamber recognizes individuals and businesses whose commitment to the community of Marblehead goes above and beyond,” the release stated. “The Chamber once again requests participation from the community in nominating individuals and businesses whose commitment to the town of Marblehead is outstanding.”
Nominations were due by Monday, Aug. 14.
The Rey Moulton Person of the Year award went to town historical author Dan Dixey. The two recipients of the Frank Regan Community Service Award were Town Administrative Assistant Kyle Wiley and the Marblehead Counseling Center’s Teri McDonough. The Marblehead Animal Hospital was announced as Business of the Year. The Non-Profit Organization of the Year was awarded to Marblehead All-Sports Boosters. Marblehead waterfront author Bill Conly was named as the recipient of the Harbor Award. In addition to the award winners, there are special recognitions for two community newspapers: the Marblehead Weekly News and the Marblehead Current.
The event includes a three-course dinner and a cash bar. Individual tickets are priced at $60.