Assemblywoman Addie A.E. Jenne said the awards ceremony at the Massena Chamber of Commerce's 85th annual soiree - transitioned this year from a dinner to a food and wine showcase - was a vivid reminder of the role volunteers play in making our communities better places to live, work and play.
She noted the honorees at Thursday night's chamber event have raised money for community organizations, donated countless hours of their personal time to volunteer at community events and worked to grow business in the community.
Assemblywoman Jenne presented citations to each of the award winners from the New York State Assembly.
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John and Nancy Bogosian were honored with the Massena Chamber of Commerce's Community Support Award. The Bogosians have run trivia events that have raised over $200,000 for community organizations. Pictured are (l-r) chamber Past President Ann Viskovich, Nancy Bogosian, John Bogosian and Assemblywoman Addie A.E. Jenne.
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Long-time chamber volunteer Christina Hamel was honored with a Volunteer of Year Award. Pictured are (l-r) chamber Executive Director Nate Lashomb, Christina Hamel and Assemblywoman Addie A.E. Jenne.
Christine Lawrence was honored for a Volunteer of the Year Award for support she has given the chamber. Pictured are (l-r) chamber Executive Director Nate Lashomb, Chrstine Lawrence and Assemblywoman Addie A.E. Jenne.
Rachael Nezezon, owner and designer at Verville's Flowers on East Orvis Street, was the recipient of the chamber's Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award. Pictured are (l-r) Assemblywoman Addie A.E. Jenne, Racheal Lashomb and.chamber Executive Director Nate Lashomb.
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Mark Bogdan, a certified public accountant with an office on Main Street, was the winner of the chamber's Business Leadership Award. Mr. Bogdan had a prior family commitment and was not on hand to receive his award. Mr. Bogdan has also been an active chamber member for a number of years. He also serves on several non-profit boards, chairs the annual Meals on Wheels Radiothon
and is actively involved in many community organizations. 
