Chamber Announces Five Finalists for the 19th Annual Crystal Apple Award

Vote on-line for the Recipient

Hudson, NY – Columbia County Chamber of Commerce President, David Colby is pleased to announce the five finalists for the 19th Annual Crystal Apple Award. The official slate of nominees for the 19th annual award includes: Crosswinds at Hudson/3d Development; The Firemen's Home of the State of NY ; The Mac-Haydn Theatre; Spencertown Academy Arts Center; and SunDog Solar. 

For the first time Chamber members have the opportunity to vote on-line for the recipient.  You may review the criteria of each nominee by clicking here.  Please click here to cast your vote.  Only one vote per business.  You do not need to attend the Gala to vote.  Deadline to vote is February 22 at 5:00 pm.

The Crystal Apple Award is presented to a Chamber member business to recognize an extraordinary contribution to economic progress, community improvement, and the quality of life in Columbia County during 2007.  After review of the candidate recommendations by the Chamber's Board of Directors, the official slate of five nominees was created. The ballot of official nominees is mailed to the Chamber membership for voting to determine the recipient of the 19th Annual Crystal Apple Award. The prestigious award consists of a stunning crystal apple from Steuben Glass. The apple symbolizes Columbia County's simple beauty, agricultural heritage and quality of life.

The recipient of the Crystal Apple Award will be announced at the awards gala on Friday, February 29, 2008 at Columbia Golf and Country Club. The Gala is the premier Chamber event in the area and all members of the Chamber are invited to attend. Look for the Crystal Apple Award Gala invitation for the special guest speaker. Invitations and ballots will be mailed to the Chamber membership.

Tickets for the gala are $95 per person or $725 per corporate table of eight and can be reserved via mail or by contacting the Chamber at (518) 828-4417 until February 22. Columbia Golf and Country Club is located at 295 Route 217 in Claverack.

First Niagara Bank, Kinderhook Bank and Taconic Farms, Inc. are Major Sponsors of the event. Midhudsonmedia and The Register Star/Chatham Courier are Media Sponsors. Columbia Hudson Partnership and Fingar Insurance are Contributing Sponsors. The Bank of Greene County, Dunn Builders Supply; Freeman Howard, PC; and Shallo, Galluscio, Bianchi & Fucito, CPAs, PC are Supporting Sponsors.

The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, with its 850 members, is the leading voice of business in Columbia County, providing advocacy, promotional and benefit solutions for its members. Those seeking more information concerning the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce and membership can contact the Chamber at (518) 828-4417 or visit the website at www.columbiachamber-ny.com.