2021 Virtual Chamber Choice Award
The 2021 Chamber Choice Awards will look a little different than years past. In recognition of the impacts of COVID-19 on our member businesses, we have an opportunity to change the way that we’ve celebrated businesses in the past. This year, we have decided to let YOU, the chamber member, choose the reason to nominate businesses. The nomination period is now over, and
winners have been chosen!
We will be holding a one month virtual event in June where award winners will be announced, and a “BINGO” style game will be played.
A HUGE thank you to our 2021 Chamber Choice Awards Sponsors:
winners have been chosen!
We will be holding a one month virtual event in June where award winners will be announced, and a “BINGO” style game will be played.
- BINGO CARDS ARE ON SALE THROUGH JUNE 24th! Community members can purchase bingo cards for $5/card from the chamber to play along at home. Bingo cards can be purchased directly at the Southern RI Chamber of Commerce (230 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879) or over the phone (401-783-2801) and we can hold them for you to pick up or we can mail them for no additional charge. You may also reserve your bingo cards online at www.srichamber.com and someone from our office will call you for your credit card information.
- We will announce one award winner in a video posted to our Facebook page and website each weekday from Tuesday, June 1st through Thursday, June 24th.
- In each daily video, we will recognize sponsors, announce the winner of one award, and pull three bingo numbers.
- Once a participant has a “BINGO” on their card (5 in a row horizontally, vertically, or diagonally), they will return the card to the chamber and be entered into a grand prize drawing that will take place at the end of the month. Winning "BINGO" cards must be returned by Noon on Monday, June 28th. Cards can either be dropped off at the chamber, or a copy can be emailed to communications@srichamber.com or faxed to 401-789-3120.
- Grand prize drawing will be held on Thursday, July 1st at Noon. Grand prizes include $400, $200, and $150 cash prizes.
- There will also be a daily drawing that everyone that purchases a “BINGO” card will be entered into. Winners of this daily drawing will receive a $25 Southern RI Chamber of Commerce gift certificate that can be used at over 200 local businesses.
- “BINGO” participants must be 18 years or older.
A HUGE thank you to our 2021 Chamber Choice Awards Sponsors:
Tuesday, June 22nd
Jan Bertwell from Finishing Touches Custom Picture Framing present today's Chamber Choice Award.
Today's BINGO numbers: G46, I28, O71
Today's daily drawing is sponsored by KoolCo, Inc.
Winning BINGO card: #18
Jan Bertwell from Finishing Touches Custom Picture Framing present today's Chamber Choice Award.
Today's BINGO numbers: G46, I28, O71
Today's daily drawing is sponsored by KoolCo, Inc.
Winning BINGO card: #18
Monday, June 21st
Josh Sroka from The Law Office of Joshua A. Sroka present today's Chamber Choice Award.
Today's BINGO numbers: O61, O63, O68
Today's daily drawing is sponsored by Painted Karma.
Winning BINGO card: #221
Josh Sroka from The Law Office of Joshua A. Sroka present today's Chamber Choice Award.
Today's BINGO numbers: O61, O63, O68
Today's daily drawing is sponsored by Painted Karma.
Winning BINGO card: #221
Friday, June 18th
George McAuliffe from Mews Tavern present today's Chamber Choice Award.
Today's BINGO numbers: O64, N39, G47
Today's daily drawing is sponsored by Jay Pumphrey from Aflac.
Winning BINGO card: #201
George McAuliffe from Mews Tavern present today's Chamber Choice Award.
Today's BINGO numbers: O64, N39, G47
Today's daily drawing is sponsored by Jay Pumphrey from Aflac.
Winning BINGO card: #201
Thursday, June 17th
Cassie Collinson from Cassie's Cans Inc.- Portable Restroom Service present today's Chamber Choice Award.
Today's BINGO numbers: O66, I23, G59
Today's daily drawing is sponsored by Liberty Wine & Spirits.
Winning BINGO card: #187
Cassie Collinson from Cassie's Cans Inc.- Portable Restroom Service present today's Chamber Choice Award.
Today's BINGO numbers: O66, I23, G59
Today's daily drawing is sponsored by Liberty Wine & Spirits.
Winning BINGO card: #187
Wednesday, June 16th
Michael Hey and Courtney Hunter from People's Credit Union present today's Chamber Choice Award.
Today's BINGO numbers: I24, I29, O75
Today's daily drawing is sponsored by Rawlings Floor Covering.
Winning BINGO card: #156
Michael Hey and Courtney Hunter from People's Credit Union present today's Chamber Choice Award.
Today's BINGO numbers: I24, I29, O75
Today's daily drawing is sponsored by Rawlings Floor Covering.
Winning BINGO card: #156
Tuesday, June 15th
Jeremy VonFlatern from Province Mortgage Associates present today's Chamber Choice Award.
Today's BINGO numbers: G55, O72, N40
Today's daily drawing is sponsored by Goddard School.
Winning BINGO card: #81
Jeremy VonFlatern from Province Mortgage Associates present today's Chamber Choice Award.
Today's BINGO numbers: G55, O72, N40
Today's daily drawing is sponsored by Goddard School.
Winning BINGO card: #81
Monday, June 14th
Caitlin Beckwith from Westerly Community Credit Union present today's Chamber Choice Award.
Today's BINGO numbers: G53, G57, N33
Today's daily drawing is sponsored by Double K. Remodeling, LLC.
Winning BINGO card: #105
Caitlin Beckwith from Westerly Community Credit Union present today's Chamber Choice Award.
Today's BINGO numbers: G53, G57, N33
Today's daily drawing is sponsored by Double K. Remodeling, LLC.
Winning BINGO card: #105
Friday, June 11th
Jeff Kreyssig from Padgett Business Services present today's Chamber Choice Award.
Today's BINGO numbers: B15, N45, G48
Today's daily drawing is sponsored by Ragtime Cleaning.
Winning BINGO card: #72
Jeff Kreyssig from Padgett Business Services present today's Chamber Choice Award.
Today's BINGO numbers: B15, N45, G48
Today's daily drawing is sponsored by Ragtime Cleaning.
Winning BINGO card: #72
Thursday, June 10th
Cindy Almonte from A Quick Tire & Auto Service present today's Chamber Choice Award.
Today's BINGO numbers: I25, I16, B4
Today's daily drawing is sponsored by Pier Cleaners.
Winning BINGO card: #77
Cindy Almonte from A Quick Tire & Auto Service present today's Chamber Choice Award.
Today's BINGO numbers: I25, I16, B4
Today's daily drawing is sponsored by Pier Cleaners.
Winning BINGO card: #77
Wednesday, June 9th
Elizabeth Berman from DiStefano Brothers Construction present today's Chamber Choice Award.
Today's BINGO numbers: N31, B10, O74
Today's daily drawing is sponsored by Arturo Joe's.
Winning BINGO card: #91
Elizabeth Berman from DiStefano Brothers Construction present today's Chamber Choice Award.
Today's BINGO numbers: N31, B10, O74
Today's daily drawing is sponsored by Arturo Joe's.
Winning BINGO card: #91
Tuesday, June 8th
Beth Markowski-Roop from ServiceMaster by Mason present today's Chamber Choice Award.
Today's BINGO numbers: B6, I26, N44
Today's daily drawing is sponsored by BankNewport.
Winning BINGO card: #228
Beth Markowski-Roop from ServiceMaster by Mason present today's Chamber Choice Award.
Today's BINGO numbers: B6, I26, N44
Today's daily drawing is sponsored by BankNewport.
Winning BINGO card: #228
Monday, June 7th
Gary and Patrice Brierty from Narragansett Rubbish Removal present today's Chamber Choice Award.
Today's BINGO numbers: B9, B5, G49
Today's daily drawing is sponsored by Larry Fish.
Winning BINGO card: #162
Gary and Patrice Brierty from Narragansett Rubbish Removal present today's Chamber Choice Award.
Today's BINGO numbers: B9, B5, G49
Today's daily drawing is sponsored by Larry Fish.
Winning BINGO card: #162
Friday, June 4th
Justin Oakley from Oakley Home Access presents today's Chamber Choice Award.
Today's BINGO numbers: B11, N37, B3
Today's daily drawing is sponsored by BankRI.
Winning BINGO card: #93
Justin Oakley from Oakley Home Access presents today's Chamber Choice Award.
Today's BINGO numbers: B11, N37, B3
Today's daily drawing is sponsored by BankRI.
Winning BINGO card: #93
Thursday, June 3rd
Lynn Wagner from BankNewport presents today's Chamber Choice Award.
Today's BINGO numbers: N32, I18, I19
Today's daily drawing is sponsored by Tile Craft Design Center.
Winning BINGO card: #55
Lynn Wagner from BankNewport presents today's Chamber Choice Award.
Today's BINGO numbers: N32, I18, I19
Today's daily drawing is sponsored by Tile Craft Design Center.
Winning BINGO card: #55
Wednesday, June 2nd
Dan Procaccini from Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. presents today's Chamber Choice Award.
Today's BINGO numbers: I17, G60, O62
Today's daily drawing is sponsored by Northeast Construction Services
Winning BINGO card: #41
Dan Procaccini from Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. presents today's Chamber Choice Award.
Today's BINGO numbers: I17, G60, O62
Today's daily drawing is sponsored by Northeast Construction Services
Winning BINGO card: #41
Tuesday, June 1st
Tom Lake from Belmont Market presents today's Chamber Choice Award.
Today's BINGO numbers: N43, G50, and N34
Today's daily drawing is sponsored by BankNewport
Winning BINGO card: #185
Tom Lake from Belmont Market presents today's Chamber Choice Award.
Today's BINGO numbers: N43, G50, and N34
Today's daily drawing is sponsored by BankNewport
Winning BINGO card: #185
2020 Virtual Chamber Choice Award Winners
Superhero Award: Northup’s Service Center, Inc.
Family Fun Award: Old Mountain Lanes
Local Treasure Award: Sons of Liberty Beer & Spirits Co.
Rising Star Award: Cowabunga
Business of the Year Award: DiStefano Brothers Construction
Best Family Restaurant: PHIL’S Main Street Grille
The Legacy Award: Mews Tavern
Spreadin’ The Love (Giving Back): Westerly Community Credit Union
Best Employer: The Matunuck Group (Ocean Mist, The Pub, Point Break Cottages, Matunuck Surf Shop, Matunuck Pizza Pie Co.)
Above and Beyond Service Award: Arrowhead Dental Associates
Networker of the Year: Beth Markowski-Roop (ServiceMaster By Mason)
Young Professional of the Year: Michaela Joly (Randall Realtors)
Best Hang Out: Ocean Mist
Non-Profit of The Year: Jonnycake Center of Peace Dale
Community All-Star: Perry Raso (Matunuck Oyster Bar)
Family Business of the Year Award: Sweenor’s Chocolates
Community All-Star Rescue Team Award: Matunuck Oyster Bar
Family Fun Award: Old Mountain Lanes
Local Treasure Award: Sons of Liberty Beer & Spirits Co.
Rising Star Award: Cowabunga
Business of the Year Award: DiStefano Brothers Construction
Best Family Restaurant: PHIL’S Main Street Grille
The Legacy Award: Mews Tavern
Spreadin’ The Love (Giving Back): Westerly Community Credit Union
Best Employer: The Matunuck Group (Ocean Mist, The Pub, Point Break Cottages, Matunuck Surf Shop, Matunuck Pizza Pie Co.)
Above and Beyond Service Award: Arrowhead Dental Associates
Networker of the Year: Beth Markowski-Roop (ServiceMaster By Mason)
Young Professional of the Year: Michaela Joly (Randall Realtors)
Best Hang Out: Ocean Mist
Non-Profit of The Year: Jonnycake Center of Peace Dale
Community All-Star: Perry Raso (Matunuck Oyster Bar)
Family Business of the Year Award: Sweenor’s Chocolates
Community All-Star Rescue Team Award: Matunuck Oyster Bar
2019 Chamber Choice Award Winners
Family Fun Award – Old Mountain Lanes
Local Treasure Award – Matunuck Oyster Bar
Rising Star Award – Caf Bar
Proven Success Award – Green Line Apothecary
Non-Profit of the Year – TIE: Animal Rescue Rhode Island and Jonnycake Center of Peace Dale
Legacy Award – Theatre by the Sea
Spreadin’ the Love – Westerly Community Credit Union
Best Employer – Whalers Brewing Co.
Community All-Star – Kevin Finnegan (The Matunuck Group – Ocean Mist, The Pub, Point Break Cottages, Matunuck Surf Shop, Matunuck Pizza Pie Co., Block Island Pizza Pie Co.)
Networker of the Year – Tony Morris (DiStefano Brothers Construction)
Young Professional of the Year – TIE: Cassie Collinson (Cassie’s Cans, Inc. – Portable Restroom Service) and Shane Zimmer (Zimmer Chiropractic)
Best Family Restaurant – Charlestown Rathskeller
Best Ocean View Dining – Coast Guard House
Board Member of the Year – Larry McHugh (Westwind Financial)
Best Hangout – Ocean Mist
Solidarity Award – DiStefano Brothers Construction
Superhero Award – Clean Rite Cleaning & Restoration
Best of the Taste of SRI – Exeter Job Corps Academy
Local Treasure Award – Matunuck Oyster Bar
Rising Star Award – Caf Bar
Proven Success Award – Green Line Apothecary
Non-Profit of the Year – TIE: Animal Rescue Rhode Island and Jonnycake Center of Peace Dale
Legacy Award – Theatre by the Sea
Spreadin’ the Love – Westerly Community Credit Union
Best Employer – Whalers Brewing Co.
Community All-Star – Kevin Finnegan (The Matunuck Group – Ocean Mist, The Pub, Point Break Cottages, Matunuck Surf Shop, Matunuck Pizza Pie Co., Block Island Pizza Pie Co.)
Networker of the Year – Tony Morris (DiStefano Brothers Construction)
Young Professional of the Year – TIE: Cassie Collinson (Cassie’s Cans, Inc. – Portable Restroom Service) and Shane Zimmer (Zimmer Chiropractic)
Best Family Restaurant – Charlestown Rathskeller
Best Ocean View Dining – Coast Guard House
Board Member of the Year – Larry McHugh (Westwind Financial)
Best Hangout – Ocean Mist
Solidarity Award – DiStefano Brothers Construction
Superhero Award – Clean Rite Cleaning & Restoration
Best of the Taste of SRI – Exeter Job Corps Academy
2018 Chamber Choice Award Winners
Superhero Award – Pier Cleaners
Family Fun Award – Rock Spot Climbing
Local Treasure Award – Narrow River Kayaks
Home Away From Home – The Break Hotel
Rising Star Award – Green Line Apothecary
Breakthrough Business Award – DiStefano Brothers Construction
Pioneer Award – Rent Sons
Small Business of the Year – Whalers Brewing Co.
Big Business of the Year – South County Health
Legacy Award – All That Matters Yoga & Holistic Health Center
Community Enhancement – Back 40
Spreading the Love – Jonnycake Center of Peace Dale
Excellence in Innovation – University of Rhode Island
Best Employer – Westerly Community Credit Union
Community All-Star – Joe Viele
Board Member of the Year – Jan Bertwell
Networker of the Year – Beth Markowski-Roop
Young Professional of the Year – Sven Soderberg
Renegade Award – Kevin Finnegan
Best Drink – Sons of Liberty Spirits Co.
Best Seafood Spot – Matunuck Oyster Bar
Sweet Tooth Award – Sweenor’s Chocolates
Veggie Paradise Award – Crazy Burger
Best Hangout – Ocean Mist
Best of the Taste of Southern RI – George’s of Galilee
Rockstar Award – Elite Indoor Gun Range
Family Fun Award – Rock Spot Climbing
Local Treasure Award – Narrow River Kayaks
Home Away From Home – The Break Hotel
Rising Star Award – Green Line Apothecary
Breakthrough Business Award – DiStefano Brothers Construction
Pioneer Award – Rent Sons
Small Business of the Year – Whalers Brewing Co.
Big Business of the Year – South County Health
Legacy Award – All That Matters Yoga & Holistic Health Center
Community Enhancement – Back 40
Spreading the Love – Jonnycake Center of Peace Dale
Excellence in Innovation – University of Rhode Island
Best Employer – Westerly Community Credit Union
Community All-Star – Joe Viele
Board Member of the Year – Jan Bertwell
Networker of the Year – Beth Markowski-Roop
Young Professional of the Year – Sven Soderberg
Renegade Award – Kevin Finnegan
Best Drink – Sons of Liberty Spirits Co.
Best Seafood Spot – Matunuck Oyster Bar
Sweet Tooth Award – Sweenor’s Chocolates
Veggie Paradise Award – Crazy Burger
Best Hangout – Ocean Mist
Best of the Taste of Southern RI – George’s of Galilee
Rockstar Award – Elite Indoor Gun Range
2017 Chamber Choice Award Winners
New Business of the Year: Green Line Apothecary
Gettin' It Done: Benny & Jack
Keepin' It Fresh: Earth Care Farm & Painted Karma
Small Business of the Year: Whalers Brewing Co.
Big Business of the Year: South County Health
Non-Profit All-Star: Jonnycake Center of Peace Dale & Welcome House of South County
Partner In The Community: PHIL’S Main Street Grille
Legacy Award: Sweenor's Chocolates
Community Improvement: Thundermist Health Center of South County & Green Line Apothecary
Spreadin' The Love: Dennis Moffitt Painting & Swipe for a Cause
Excellence In Innovation: Pier Cleaners
Best Chowder: Matunuck Oyster Bar
Best Calamari: TwoTen Oyster Bar & Grill
Best Burger: Crazy Burger
Best Employer: Peter DiStefano, DiStefano Brothers Construction
Community All-Star: Larry Fish
Board Member of the Year: Kim Stack
Networker of the Year: Beth Markowski-Roop
Young Professional of the Year: Alex Bouthillier
Renegade Award: Roland Fiore
The Best of The Taste of Southern Rhode Island: Ocean Mist
Super Fun Activities Club Solidarity Award: Ken Tetzner
Gettin' It Done: Benny & Jack
Keepin' It Fresh: Earth Care Farm & Painted Karma
Small Business of the Year: Whalers Brewing Co.
Big Business of the Year: South County Health
Non-Profit All-Star: Jonnycake Center of Peace Dale & Welcome House of South County
Partner In The Community: PHIL’S Main Street Grille
Legacy Award: Sweenor's Chocolates
Community Improvement: Thundermist Health Center of South County & Green Line Apothecary
Spreadin' The Love: Dennis Moffitt Painting & Swipe for a Cause
Excellence In Innovation: Pier Cleaners
Best Chowder: Matunuck Oyster Bar
Best Calamari: TwoTen Oyster Bar & Grill
Best Burger: Crazy Burger
Best Employer: Peter DiStefano, DiStefano Brothers Construction
Community All-Star: Larry Fish
Board Member of the Year: Kim Stack
Networker of the Year: Beth Markowski-Roop
Young Professional of the Year: Alex Bouthillier
Renegade Award: Roland Fiore
The Best of The Taste of Southern Rhode Island: Ocean Mist
Super Fun Activities Club Solidarity Award: Ken Tetzner
