The Business Council of Westchester (BCW) in Rye Brook, presented its 2020 Business Hall of Fame Awards on July 14 during a virtual ceremony recognizing six top Westchester companies.
“The quality of this year”™s inductees is truly outstanding. They represent the very best of Westchester businesses and represent a wide range of industry sectors,”™”™ said Marsha Gordon, BCW president and CEO.
The 2020 honorees join a roster of more than 95 businesses who have been inducted in the BCW Hall of Fame. The awards recognize visionaries who have grown their businesses through innovation and inspired leadership and whose commitment to excellence has added to the economic vitality of Westchester”™s economy.
The winners are:
Chairman”™s Recognition Award: ArtsWestchester accepted by its CEO Janet Langsam who grew the 50-year-old organization from a $1 million to a $4.5 million agency.
Women in Business Success: sisters Patricia Simone and Joanna Simone, principals of Simone Development Cos., a full-service commercial real estate company where they have managed sites and lease negotiations.
Corporate Citizenship: Wheelabrator Technologies an industry leader in the safe and environmentally sound conversion of residential and business waste and other renewable waste fuels into clean energy. Since 1984, it has been converting post”‘recycled waste to clean, renewable energy for the Hudson Valley.
Entrepreneurial Success: Unitex, headquartered in Elmsford, is the market leader in medical wear and health care linen rental services, serving more than 6,000 health care locations across the Northeast. It is led by the third and fourth generation of the Potack family.
Ӣ Family-Owned Business Success: Robison Oil, a leading provider of energy products and services in the Westchester area headquartered in Port Chester, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary, next year, supplying natural gas and electricity; installing heating and air conditioning systems; and providing plumbing services 24/7. David and Dan Singer are carrying on the family business.
Ӣ Small Business Success: Zyloware Eyewear, founded in 1923 by Joseph Shyer as an eyeglass frame manufacturing facility in Long Island City and is now in Port Chester, is dedicated to providing classic, fashionable and quality eyewear to men and women around the world. Operated by the third generation of ShyerӪs Zyloware continues its heritage of fine craftsmanship and impeccable style along with dedication to the community.
