Annual Awards, Board Induction & Networking Experience

The Celebration Will Go On!

Due to the current pandemic, the conclusion and celebration of the 2019-2020 Chapter year will take place virtually.

The celebration will include the announcements of the 2019-2020 Chapter Award Recipients, the Induction of the 2020-2021 Board of Directors, and our first Zoom Speed Networking Event. 

Chapter Awards Include:
Planner of the Year
Supplier of the Year 
Rising Star Award
Silver Platter Award
Volunteer of the Year
President's Award


The networking portion will be conducted by the Emcee, Rich Stroiney.


Meet our Emcee:


Rich Stroiney

Rich has owned and operated his own businesses since 2009 when he started a business coaching company.  Building on his coaching practice, in 2014, Rich became the Executive Director and owner of the BNI franchise covering Connecticut and Western Massachusetts, supporting nearly 2,000 business professionals who generate over $60M annually through referrals.  He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a degree in Aerospace Engineering, from Seton Hall University with an MBA in Finance and a Masters of Science in Strategic Management from Indiana University.  He currently lives in northern Connecticut and is working on his Doctorate in Organizational Leadership from Northeastern University.

BNI is the world’s largest networking organization with over 270,000 members in 9,500 chapters worldwide and helps members increase their business through a structured, positive and professional referral marketing program that enables them to develop long-term, meaningful relationships with quality business professionals.  In 2019, members generated over $16 billion in revenue through referrals.  BNI members continue to generate business referrals for each other, especially during the current economic challenges.  Learn more about how BNI can help your business by visiting us at www.bniwne.com or www.bni.com.



Thank you to our Award Sponsor:

Noteworthy Chocolates LLC
213 Greenwood Ave,
Bethel, CT 06801
203-456-6894

Noteworthy Chocolates is the world's only personalized chocolate engraving service that creates unique and beautiful chocolate awards, cards, and favors for special people and occasions.  Using only the best fair-trade chocolate available, a focus on sustainability in our packaging, and throughout the whole company please visit our website to see why giving (and receiving) a Noteworthy gift is truly a unique and remarkable experience.