Clancy & Theys Construction Co.: received the 2005 Charles J. Eidel Safety Award, Gold Level, from Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC) in recognition of the company’s outstanding 2004 safety program; Chuck Martin appointed assistant project manager with the Florida division office. khc@crismktg.com
Glatting Jackson Kercher Anglin Lopez Rinehart, Inc.: announced the following new senior associates: Douglas A. Metzger, AICP, certified land planner; Mary T. Raulerson, senior transportation and land use planner; Michael P. Sobczak, ASLA, senior landscape designer; and Dan E. Burden, senior urban designer. dgaines@glatting.com
GrayRobinson, P.A.: Keith L. James, practice development director, appointed to serve on the Board of Directors for Kids House of Seminole, Inc. jfrazier@gray-robinson.com
Insight Financial Credit Union: sent several large boxes of much needed supplies to soldiers serving overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan during April. arenac@insightfinancialcu.com
Junior Achievement of Central Florida (JA): raised $841,000 at its 22nd annual Bowl-A-Thon fundraiser; proceeds will provide practical economic programs to over 92,000 students in local schools. brandonwatson@wordwisepr.com
Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA): to host 2006 Florida Lineman’s Competition & Lineworker Training Workshop Rodeo in March 17-18, 2006. CGENT@kua.com
Lynx: won the Grand Champion award at the 2005 State Bus Rodeo in Fort Lauderdale. The award is given to the transit agency with the best overall combined scores of the operator and maintenance team competitions. BMartin@golynx.com
NAI Realvest Partners, Inc.: named Mike Zelnick, SIOR, CCIM, as a commercial real estate broker at the firm. susan@larryvershel.com
Orange County Public Schools: won a three-year grant totaling almost $2 million from the U.S. Department of Education. The grant will expand the participation and success of low-income and minority students in Advanced Placement (AP) and pre-AP programs. Targeted schools are Evans, Jones and Oak Ridge high schools and their feeder Title I middle schools. wrightl@ocps.k12.fl.us
Orlando Sentinel Communications: appointed Kelly Benson as vice president of operations. LJacobsen@OrlandoSentinel.com
Pecora & Blexrud: Ron Pecora, president, was selected to participate in the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) “Marketing Mayhem” workshop series; Beth Cocchiarella, vice president, was a featured speaker at the Orlando Area Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) Professional Development Workshop. justine@pecorapr.com
Seminole County Public Schools: Council of Teachers of Mathematics (SCCTM) honored several math teachers for their outstanding contributions to math education. Marlene_Baranowski@scps.k12.fl.us
Stirling International Realty: 2004 Realtor of the Year, Chocky Burks, has been elected to the board of directors of the Council of 101; ten agents from Clermont Real Estate Showcase Gallery will join local homebuilders and vendors Saturday, June 4 in building a Habitat for Humanity home on Glover Street in Eustis. susan@larryvershel.com
University of Central Florida: Technology Incubator company, Mydea Technologies has launched the Spectrum Z510 3D Printing System, the first high-definition color 3D printer released to the rapid prototyping market. larry@larryvershel.com
WELBRO Companies: selected as The Best Employer in the large category for places to work in Central Florida; Richard Stanton appointed assistant site manager. PWerner@welbro.com
Wordwise, Inc.: awarded the 2005 Outstanding Business Partner of the Year by the State Literacy Coalition. The annual award is presented to individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions to literacy. ChristinaDotchin@wordwisepr.com