Paradigm wins Kiwanis Community Leaders Recognition Event 2012 Small Business of the year!

Hooksett is a community consisting of more than 600 businesses, 100 municipal employees, 125 educators and numerous volunteers. All help to make our town a better place in which to live and work. Many work tirelessly throughout the year with little or no recognition. To recognize these organizations and people, and to raise funds for the community work of Kiwanis, the Hooksett Kiwanis Foundation sponsors an annual major recognition event.  

                                                    
                         Community Leaders Recognition Event: 2012

The Hooksett Kiwanis Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of third annual Community Leaders Recognition Program. The following businesses and individuals will be honored at the 3rd Annual Community Leaders Celebration event on April 21 in the Dining Center at Southern NH University. The event is sponsored and hosted by Hooksett Kiwanis.  

Large Business of the Year: Shaw’s Supermarket. In addition to providing employment to 120 employees, Shaw’s maintains a clean and attractive store in which to shop. In 2011, it provided donations and assistance to over 20 nonprofits in the greater Hooksett area. One of its primary recipients is the Hooksett Community Food Pantry which received over 12,000 items in 2011.    

Small Business of the Year: Paradigm Plumbing and Heating. Paradigm and its owner Steve Labbe provide competitively priced plumbing, heating and air conditioning services without compromising quality. In addition to providing a fun and productive work environment, it is involved with nearly 20 community and nonprofit organizations, both financially and service in Hooksett and neighboring communities.     

Hooksett Educator of the Year: Donna Tremblay. Donna is an advanced learning teacher at David R. Cawley Middle School. She is the consummate professional who has high expectations for all students. Donna has a unique ability to personalize education and cultivate the unique strengths of her students. She is an integral member of the school community, participating in nearly a dozen Hooksett school initiatives   Hooksett Municipal of the Year: Diane Boyce, Diane is the Superintendent of Recycling and Transfer Station. She has worked for many years to establish a recycling program in Hooksett. This culminated in 2011 with development of a plan to begin the program in early 2012.  Diane is well respected by citizens and town employees alike. She is always friendly courteous and  willing to do everything she can to be of help to the community.  

Hooksett Youth Volunteer of the Year: Adelyn “Addie” Curran. Addie is a junior student at Central High where she is president of its Key Club. During 2011 she amassed over 400 volunteer hours with Key Club, assisting Hooksett Kiwanis, Amnesty International, Operation Pearl Harbor, the Oracle School magazine, and serving on the staff of a Presidential candidate in the NH Primary.      

Hooksett Adult Volunteer of the Year: Elmer Lajoie. Elmer is one of Hooksett’s most capable and dedicated volunteers. He continues to provide exceptional volunteer service to the Hooksett Community Food Pantry, Holy Rosary Parish, Knights of Columbus, Hooksett branch of the Salvation Army, and the Hooksett Emergency Relief Committee.  

Tickets to the celebration event are available from David Dickson by calling 627-9773 (email: dfdickson@comcast.net) or Deborah Charest 485-3565 (email: littledebc@comcast.net)