Chamber Award Recipients Announced…

continued from page 1 was established in 2022 in memory of the countless contributions made by Mat Florian to Southington. As the first recipients of this award, Bill and Joe are being recognized for their efforts in helping to revitalize and encourage the economic growth of Plantsville Center. In keeping with an attention to design and detail they completely renovated the structure at 778 South Main Street sitting in dire need of new life and transformed it into an aesthetically pleasing and architecturally significant Class A building for commercial and residential use. Their commitment to making sure that the environment surrounding their renovation projects is also improved is a testament to their integrity as developers and their passion to see our community thrive. Their efforts in working with the Town of Southington to use their land to create much needed public parking in Plantsville will help neighboring businesses thrive as well. Their work has just begun and is not limited to Plantsville. We look forward to the completion of several other projects they have in the works. We appreciate all their entire team is doing to create positive change to benefit our community.

Shelly Meister, broker/owner, Realty 3 CT, will receive the Gail DePaolo Community Service Award. Shelly is being recognized for her commitment to forging the mission of the Chamber to support the business growth and community vitality of greater Southington. Shelly is always engaging her team in Chamber programming and events, utilizing, and referring the services of fellow Chamber businesses, and encouraging other companies to join the Chamber. Her efforts lend example to the strength of the

Chamber network of businesses. This award recognizes Shelly’s generous contributions to the many organizations and causes that help service our residents in need including the Chamber Holiday Toy Drive, Southington Apple Harvest Festival, Bread for Life Food Drive, Blanket Drive for Southington Community Services, and collecting supplies for the Southington Dog Pound. There are countless others. Shelly is always thinking of new ways to bring people together to support one another including hosting the Realty 3 CT tag sale and book drive. In just five years since purchasing the business, Shelly has become one of the leading real estate brokers in the state.

Isa Criscitello, co-owner, ServiceMaster Apple Valley CT, will receive the Southington Chamber Member of the Year Award. Isa is being recognized for demonstrating a sound commitment to furthering the mission of the Chamber of Commerce to collectively support one another in promoting business growth and employee development. Isa is a very active Chamber member who looks to maximize her Chamber benefits and engage all areas of her company’s team in networking opportunities, special events, volunteering on committees, and participating in educational programs. Isa is an active in the Women’s Leadership Network and serves as an inspiration to others both personally and professionally. Isa is co-owners of Service Master Apple Valley CT with her husband Ric. Together they generously support Chamber publications, events, and sponsorships. Isa also gives her time to share her industry knowledge and expertise in group