Moneypenny, a leading provider of Virtual Receptionist & Phone Answering Services through its own brand, and acquired VoiceNation brand, has been honored with the prestigious James J. Maran International Award, recognizing its substantial contributions on the global stage and its strong commitment to giving back to the community. This award is presented annually to an international company located in Gwinnett that demonstrates a notable record of community service.
The award was presented at the annual dinner held on February 2, 2024, at the Gas South District. Presented by Northside Hospital, the event celebrated the exceptional achievements of various individuals and organizations pivotal to the prosperity of the Gwinnett community. With over 900 business and community leaders in attendance, the evening was a testament to the Chamber’s remarkable year.
Nick Masino, President & CEO of the Gwinnett Chamber and Partnership Gwinnett, extended his heartfelt congratulations to the honorees, expressing his gratitude for their invaluable contributions to the Chamber and the Greater Gwinnett community.
Erin Parkhouse, Head of Sector Operations and a vocal community leader at Moneypenny, accepted the award on behalf of Moneypenny USA. She attended the dinner alongside Chanel Braddy, Head of Operations at Moneypenny.
Chanel Braddy expressed the company’s delight in receiving the award: “We’re delighted to have won this award. Our philosophy has integrity at its core, driving our approach to business and community engagement. We strongly believe in doing right by our people, our clients, and our communities, committing to ethical practices in all we do. I would like to congratulate all the other honorees who won awards.”
Among the distinguished honorees at the event were:
– Rudy Bowen: Acclaimed as Citizen of the Year.
– Because One Matters: Recipient of the esteemed D. Scott Hudgens Humanitarian Award for their impactful efforts to help those in need.
– Public Service Award Recipients:
Deirdra Cox (Community Sustainability Enterprise)
Ron Garrard (Garrard Construction Group)
Veronica Maldonado-Torres (Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce)
Dr. Uday Parikh (Dentistry4You)
Linda Schoepf (ABS/LMS Franchising Little Caesars)
– R. Wayne Shackleford Legacy Award Recipients:
Thomas D. Moreland (posthumously)
Dorothy Rainey (posthumously)
Moneypenny takes pride in supporting numerous community initiatives, including Rainbow Village. In December 2022, Moneypenny donated $5,000 to the charity instead of sending Christmas cards to its clients, showcasing its commitment to impactful community engagement.
For more information on the event and upcoming initiatives by the Gwinnett Chamber, visit GwinnettChamber.org/Events.
To find out more, contact our team on 866.766.5050.