Rebecca Pierce-Merrick was presented with the JFK Jr. Community Service Award for her exemplary service to the Hyannis area, including her work with the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum which she founded.

The Hyannnis Chamber of Commerce recognized La Petite Fance with the Small Business Award and Dowling & O’Neil Insurance with the Business of the Year Award.

Doreen Bilezikian was given the Patrick Butler Citizen of the Year Award for her service working raising money for math and science programs across Cape Cod.

Steve Luciani, Owner of Coachight Carpets was presented with the Unsung Hero Award. Luciani dedicates many hours of his time enhancing the Village of Centerville and donating time to the NOAH Shelter and other organizations.

The following business leaders were elected as the 2013 Hyannis Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors:

Adra Cohen, Cape Cod Mall

John Garner, iMedia Technology

Chris Kehoe, Gladstone Furniture

Billy Moore, Spanky’s Clam Shack

George Searles, Joyce Landscaping

Brad Tracy, Tracy Volkswagon/Audi

Sheryl Walsh, The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod.

Outgoing Chair Warren Rutherford welcomed new Chair Judy Crocker, from Cape Cod Broadcasting.