Horizon Beverage Co. of Rhode Island fêted sales achievements and teamwork during an evening awards dinner at Café Nuovo in Providence on Jan. 26. The annual sales event saw honors for Divisional Salespersons of the Year and Team Player categories, as well as the Longevity Awards, given for five-year increments of employment with the company, all among the night’s recognition of achievements. Special recognition of Fred Macari, who retired after 37 years, was part of the night’s highlights. Celebrants enjoyed cuisine from Café Nuovo’s kitchen team accompanied by fine wines.
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- Horizon Beverage Co. hosted its annual awards dinner at Café Nuovo in Providence on Jan. 26.
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- Celebrants enjoyed a special night curated by the team at Café Nuovo accompanied by cuisines, fine wines and cocktails.
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- A sparkling welcome toast accompanied equally sparkling wrapped awards.
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- Employees received honors for Divisional Salespersons of the Year and Team Player categories, as well as the Longevity Awards, given for five-year increments of employment with the company, all among the night’s recognition of achievements.
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- 40 Years: Jim Celletti, Sales, Wine Marketing Division with Ben Rubenstein, Managing Director/Principal.
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- 35 Years: Tom Afonso, Vice President, Constellation Portfolio; Ben Rubenstein, Managing Director/Principal; and Moe Soares, Sales, Wayne Division.
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- 25 Years: Mario Silva, Sales, Fradin Division; Joel Smith, Sales, Copley Division; and Ben Rubenstein, Managing Director/Principal.
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- 15 Years: Debra Chiaradio.
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- 10 Years: Stephen Morelli, Vice President Sales/Marketing/Finance; Timothy Walsh, Document Publishing; and Ben Rubenstein, Managing Director/Principal.
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- Colleen O’Brien, Salesperson of the Year, Wayne Division and winner of the Grow Your Own On-Premise Business Award and Bob Swartz, President.
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- 5 Years: Marc Diminico, Accounts Receivable Associate; Dan Stevens, RAM Department; Sid Lakhkar, Fine Wine Specialist; Roy Grenier, Sales Representative; Hunter Lemoi, Sales Representative; and Ben Rubenstein, Managing Director/Principal.
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- Team Player Award: Noryedg Perez, Pricing Manager with Mike Squittiere, Vice President/Controller.
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- Daryl Chabot, General Manager and Vice President, Copley Division; Dylan Kesson, Salesperson of the Year, Wine Marketing Division; and Bob Buonaccorsi, General Manager, Wine Marketing Division.
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- Fred Macari was recognized for 37 years of service.
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- Guests gave a standing ovation to retiring Fred Macari.
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- Daryl Chabot, General Manager and Vice President, Copley Division; Bill Conley, Salesperson of the Year, Copley Division; and Stephen Morelli, Vice President of Sales/Marketing Finance.
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- Salesperson of the Year, Fradin Division: Mario Silva and Jose Francisco, General Manager and Vice President, Fradin Division.
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- Salesperson of the Year, Wayne Division: Colleen O’Brien and Joe Sincerny, General Manager and Vice President, Wayne Divsion.
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- Guests enjoyed cuisine from Café Nuovo’s kitchen team, including a special dessert creation.
Photos by Alison Turpin.
