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Chesterland Chamber of Commerce Trustee Derek T. Nevar receives NOACC’s Bright Star Award

The Chamber Bright Stars for 2010 were recognized on Thursday, October 28th at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s Primate, Cat and Aquatic Building in Cleveland, Ohio.  The awards were held at the 15^th Anniversary Celebration of the Northern Ohio Area Chambers of Commerce (NOACC) and NOACC’s semi-annual board meeting.  The Chesterland Chamber of Commerce is one of the original eight founding Chambers of Commerce of NOACC.  The Chamber Bright Stars awards presentation was made after dinner by Maureen Kyle (WKYC-TV3 Midday News Anchor).

 

Almost 50 Chambers of Commerce across northern Ohio nominated a person from their chamber as their “Bright Star” to recognize a chamber member who has “made a significant impact on the chamber through membership, retention, sponsorship, economic development, operations and/or education.”  Each Bright Star is an active chamber member for no less than two years and is likely to be an unsung hero or a dedicated behind-the-scenes volunteer.

 

These volunteers represent a wide range of involvement with their respective chambers, some having been a member and or officer or committee chairman for 20+ years and some being newly involved but each of whom has given freely of his/her time, working hard for their chambers without any expectations.

 

This is the third year for the Bright Star Awards, and again has given an opportunity to recognize these volunteers among their peer groups, as chamber representatives, board members and spouses were also in attendance.  The prior two recipients from the Chesterland Chamber of Commerce were:  Frank A. Makoski and Bridget S. Toomey.

 

The Chamber Bright Stars received a plaque and trophy in addition to this public recognition.  Wayne Lawrence, NOACC Chairman, was pleased that this opportunity allowed the chambers and their communities to give these “Bright Stars” the thanks they deserve for everything they do to help their chambers succeed.

 

The Chesterland Chamber of Commerce Bright Star Award recipient was Derek T. Nevar, D.D.S. who was nominated by Frank A. Makoski (a past Bright Star recipient).  Frank felt that Derek was deserving as he was elected to the Chamber’s Board of Trustees and participates in and attends various Chamber events.  He is a vital committee member for the Chamber’s Annual Golf Classic.  His enthusiasm and willingness to help and volunteer wherever needed is refreshing.  Frank believes that Derek truly represents the qualities that make him shine as a Bright Star.  Congratulations, Derek!