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SELIM NOUJAIM NAMED 2024 BALDRIGE COMMUNITY AWARD HONOREE Individuals from the Republican American and Post University also to be honored WATERBURY—Selim Noujaim, Executive Vice President of Noujaim Tool Company and former state representative, has been named the recipient of the Waterbury Regional Chamber’s 2024 Malcom Baldrige Community Award. A member of the Connecticut House of Representatives for Waterbury’s 74th district from 2002-2017, Noujaim has been a longtime advocate for the business community. Throughout his career, he has received numerous awards and accolades for his civic service from organizations such as Post University; the Waterbury Republican Town Committee; the Children's Community School; the Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance; Carolyn's Place, and many others. Noujaim sits, or has sat on, dozens of local boards of directors, including the Waterbury Regional Chamber; Seven Angels Theatre; Saints Peter and Paul Church Parish Council, and Sacred Heart High School. He is a past international president and CEO of the American Production Inventory Control Society (APICS). Nominees for the Malcolm Baldrige Community Award are considered for their roles in supporting employment opportunities, for enhancing the overall economic growth and quality of life in the region, for playing a leading role in initiating new business or development, and for their community leadership. Noujaim has also been a leader in the region promoting and utilizing a manufacturing apprenticeship program, helping to train new generations of workers. In addition to Noujaim, the Chamber will honor Susan Sprano, Advertising Director at the Republican American with the 2024 Leadership Award, and Marya DiPerna, Assistant Director of Events at Post University, with its 2024 Volunteer of the Year Award. Sprano, who has been with the Republican American's advertising department since 2004 and its director since 2014, is a member of the Chamber’s board of directors, chairwoman of the Business Women's Forum and Main Street Waterbury Board of Directors. With her expertise in marketing and promotions, Sprano has been a steadfast advocate for Chamber membership development. In addition, she has actively supported numerous events of the Chamber and affiliate organizations. Sprano is a key partner in annual special supplements supporting Chamber efforts in manufacturing, healthcare, and downtown Waterbury. The Volunteer Award is presented annually to a member who dedicates time and expertise to volunteering for the organization. Assistant Director of Events at Post University for the last 14 years, DiPerna has become known for the passion she displays in not only promoting the university within the community, but also helping individuals succeed. Marya is a graduate of the Chamber’s Leadership Greater Waterbury program and is an active mentor and steering committee member. DiPerna is also a dedicated volunteer of the promotions committee of Main Street Waterbury and vice chair of the Business Women's Forum. The awards will be presented during the 28th Annual Malcolm Baldrige Chamber Awards Dinner on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville. The evening will include a silent auction and is a major fundraiser for the not-for-profit Waterbury Regional Chamber, supporting the Chamber’s public policy and economic development efforts. The awards are named in honor of former U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Malcolm "Mac" Baldrige. Mr. Baldrige was also a former Chairman of the Waterbury Regional Chamber and he continually demonstrated his belief in community, leadership, and volunteerism as he worked to promote economic development in Greater Waterbury. For registration and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.waterburychamber.com or call 203-757-0701 # # #
SELIM NOUJAIM NAMED 2024 BALDRIGE COMMUNITY AWARD HONOREE
Individuals from the Republican American and Post University also to be honored
WATERBURY—Selim Noujaim, Executive Vice President of Noujaim Tool Company and former state representative, has been named the recipient of the Waterbury Regional Chamber’s 2024 Malcom Baldrige Community Award.
A member of the Connecticut House of Representatives for Waterbury’s 74th district from 2002-2017, Noujaim has been a longtime advocate for the business community. Throughout his career, he has received numerous awards and accolades for his civic service from organizations such as Post University; the Waterbury Republican Town Committee; the Children's Community School; the Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance; Carolyn's Place, and many others. Noujaim sits, or has sat on, dozens of local boards of directors, including the Waterbury Regional Chamber; Seven Angels Theatre; Saints Peter and Paul Church Parish Council, and Sacred Heart High School. He is a past international president and CEO of the American Production Inventory Control Society (APICS).
Nominees for the Malcolm Baldrige Community Award are considered for their roles in supporting employment opportunities, for enhancing the overall economic growth and quality of life in the region, for playing a leading role in initiating new business or development, and for their community leadership. Noujaim has also been a leader in the region promoting and utilizing a manufacturing apprenticeship program, helping to train new generations of workers.
In addition to Noujaim, the Chamber will honor Susan Sprano, Advertising Director at the Republican American with the 2024 Leadership Award, and Marya DiPerna, Assistant Director of Events at Post University, with its 2024 Volunteer of the Year Award.
Sprano, who has been with the Republican American's advertising department since 2004 and its director since 2014, is a member of the Chamber’s board of directors, chairwoman of the Business Women's Forum and Main Street Waterbury Board of Directors. With her expertise in marketing and promotions, Sprano has been a steadfast advocate for Chamber membership development. In addition, she has actively supported numerous events of the Chamber and affiliate organizations. Sprano is a key partner in annual special supplements supporting Chamber efforts in manufacturing, healthcare, and downtown Waterbury.
The Volunteer Award is presented annually to a member who dedicates time and expertise to volunteering for the organization. Assistant Director of Events at Post University for the last 14 years, DiPerna has become known for the passion she displays in not only promoting the university within the community, but also helping individuals succeed. Marya is a graduate of the Chamber’s Leadership Greater Waterbury program and is an active mentor and steering committee member. DiPerna is also a dedicated volunteer of the promotions committee of Main Street Waterbury and vice chair of the Business Women's Forum.
The awards will be presented during the 28th Annual Malcolm Baldrige Chamber Awards Dinner on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville. The evening will include a silent auction and is a major fundraiser for the not-for-profit Waterbury Regional Chamber, supporting the Chamber’s public policy and economic development efforts.
The awards are named in honor of former U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Malcolm "Mac" Baldrige. Mr. Baldrige was also a former Chairman of the Waterbury Regional Chamber and he continually demonstrated his belief in community, leadership, and volunteerism as he worked to promote economic development in Greater Waterbury.
For registration and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.waterburychamber.com or call 203-757-0701
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