On the evening of Friday, March 8th at the beautiful Sagamore Resort, the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce (ARCC) celebrated Robert Nemer with their 35th Annual J. Walter Juckett Community Service Award. Over 330 friends, family, and community members joined the celebration.
Nemer is a founding member of the Adirondack Civic Center Coalition, Inc. that was responsible for the acquisition of the Glens Falls Civic Center/Cool Insuring Arena from the City of Glens Falls. He also started the Kids with Packs Program, in partnership with The Post Star and the Tri-County United Way, to provide school supplies to children in need in 14 schools in Warren, Washington, Saratoga, and other counties. Nemer also serves as a board member for Hudson Headwaters Health Network, and the SUNY Adirondack Foundation.
Mr. Nemer is a major and regular contributor and sponsor for many community organizations and their events. Through the Nemer Motor Group, he has made considerable contributions to Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, St. Peter’s Hospital, and Hudson Headwaters Health Network. Nemer and his wife Franny (Francine) have also personally donated time and funding to these health centers. The two have also contributed to the youth education efforts of The Hyde Collection.
“Mr. Nemer humbly lives his life with the same passion as J. Walter Juckett did,” said ARCC President & CEO Tricia Rogers. “I feel so fortunate to have gotten to know him over the last few months. He is very deserving of this award.”
The J. Walter Juckett Award, named in honor of the longtime chairman of the Sandy Hill Corporation, was created 35 years ago to recognize and honor a deserving member of the community who has selflessly gone above and beyond by contributing time and energy to help others. The ARCC solicits for nominations annually, and they are reviewed by a committee of volunteers.
In addition, the ARCC announced their 2023 Ambassador of the Year as Holly DeKleine of nePROMO. Ambassadors are volunteers for the Chamber, and along with working for or running their own businesses and organizations, these individuals dedicate time and energy helping at ARCC events, bringing in and welcoming new members and so much more.