MICHELE’S EO PERSPECTIVE
I look forward to sharing my perspective every month, but I love sharing it for this issue of OnSite. This year, we celebrated our 40th year of the Awards of Excellence at Metro, and it was truly inspiring. Seventy-two awards were handed out, and over 131 entries were submitted this year for excellence.
Over 12 independent judges from all over the country meticulously judged each category and were highly impressed with the unique and exceptional submissions this year. Three communities entered for COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR this year, but only one won in a very close race. Congrats to Woodmont Properties for their beautiful community nestled in Hackettstown, NJ— Woodmont Liberty. There are so many reasons that living at Woodmont Liberty makes it so unique, and the judges noticed that! We also recognized HOME OF THE YEAR , and three outstanding homes were entered this year. After a lengthy judging process, the judges voted loudly and clearly for the Spring Lake home built by D.L. Paragano Homes, Inc. Everything about this home was perfect, from the unique bar area to the exterior layout. Congratulations, Dominick Paragano! As Metro’s Executive Officer, I would like to thank every company that submitted an entry this year. All of your work deserves praise. I hope you enjoy looking through this issue of Onsite, which highlights all of the 2024 winners. I’m already looking forward to seeing the amazing work you’ll submit for the 2025 Awards of Excellence. Start taking photos and jotting down your notes for all of your work in 2024 because the submission deadline for your 2024 work is only a few short months away. Look out for the 2025 Awards of Excellence Entry Booklet in December. Our Awards of Excellence could not continue without the support and hard work of our AOE Committee. They work throughout the year organizing and brainstorming ways to improve the Award Show every year. Based on member feedback, the committee decided to change things up. This year’s Award Show began two hours earlier than previous years, and the cocktail hour was extended. The compliments and praise they received for changing it up were overwhelming. This year, everyone left the Hanover Manor when the sun was still out, and their eyes were still open; in fact, we still had members laughing and enjoying the evening long after cleanup. Now, that is what I call a success! Thank you to Franz Laki, the 2024 AOE Chair, and the entire committee for a job well done! - Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
“Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” — Albert Einstein
Michele Leppard, EO , mleppard@metrobca.org Office: (973) 887-2888 x 1, Cell (201) 463-5543
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