• John R. Harvey, chairman of the board of directors at Connecticut River Community Bank in Wethersfield, was recognized as Best Accountant for 2007 by the Rocky Hill Chamber of Commerce.
• Smith Brothers in Glastonbury received the Northeast Region President’s Cup award from The Hanover Insurance Group Inc. The company was selected for its deep commitment to customers, growth and dedication to partnership.
• James Mahoney, managing partner at Mahoney Sabol & Co. in Glastonbury, was named the Connecticut 2008 Financial Services Champion of the Year by the Small Business Administration. Mahoney was recognized for personal success and contributions to the nation’s economy.
• United Services Inc. of Connecticut was recognized by the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare as a 2008 Awards of Excellence winner. One of the awards, the Excellence in Grassroots Advocacy Award, was given to the company for its commitment in battling the stigma of mental illness and working to engage the legislature to improve the quality and effectiveness of behavioral health care services in the community.
• Murtha Cullina in Hartford was honored by the Connecticut Association for Marriage & Family Therapy in recognition for advocacy efforts in passing Public Act 07-241. The law expands mental health therapy access to children in the state’s school systems.
• GivaGeta Foundation in Glastonbury received a $1,000 donation from the Big Y Paul H. D’Armour Memorial charity golf outing. The funds will support the needs of children with special needs.
• Ellen Seifts, sales executive at Prudential Connecticut Realty in Avon, was named the number one producer in the town of Avon.
• Joseth DaCosta, director of diversity and math teacher at Watkinson School in Hartford, received a fellowship for aspiring school heads from the National Association of Independent Schools. The fellowship supports professional development of independent school administrators showing leadership ability.
