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Chamber of Commerce Announces Citizen of the Year and Beautification Awards

Citizen of the Year Bill McGinnity, seated in center, is joined by his family members at the Chamber of Commerce awards dinner. (Photos courtesy of Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce)

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Bill McGinnity, the chef and owner of Cousin’s Restaurant in Ocean City and Nobil Catering and Food Services, is the 2024 Citizen of the Year, the Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce announced.


McGinnity was honored at the Chamber’s 2024 Citizen of the Year Award and Outstanding Business and Beautification Awards dinner on Thursday at the Ocean City Yacht Club.


He has been in the restaurant business for 30 years and has spent many of those years helping others.


One of McGinnity’s favorite ways to give back is to help veterans. He works with Ocean City’s American Legion Post 524 and VFW Post 6650 to provide meal deliveries to veterans, shut-ins and others in need.


He has also been a part of the Right Notes fundraiser for the MS Foundation for a decade, the Renee Parker Monihan Foundation for two years and the Tara Miller Melanoma Foundation fundraiser for seven years.

    Bill McGinnity, second from right, is honored by Cape May County Commissioners Bob Barr and Melanie Collette, Assemblyman Antwan McClellan, Mayor Jay Gillian and Chamber of Commerce President Patrick McMahon
 
 


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In addition to recognizing McGinnity’s accomplishments, the awards dinner also honored outstanding businesses and organizations in the community, as well as the anniversaries of local businesses and organizations.


Outstanding New Business

Kilwins

Doozie’s Place

Designer Bag Depot


Business Renovation/Improvement

Coastal Chateau

Eastward

Moorlyn Square Theatre


Outstanding Landscaping/Signage

Jewelry Hut

Kelly’s Creations Salon and Spa

McMahon Insurance Agency, Nativity Scene


New Construction

Shriver’s Salt Water Taffy and Fudge

Sandcastle Putt Club


Best Website/Use of Technology

Ashore Fit

DriftSpaces


Environmentally Friendly

Bowfish Kids


Outstanding Service to the Community

Non-Profit

Landmark Church

Sunshine Foundation


Outstanding Service to the Community

Dave Winslow


Anniversary Recognition

Wallace Hardware - 115 years

Boyar’s Market - 100 Years

Ocean City Pops - 95 Years

Colony Club - 75 Years

Ocean City Flower Show - 50 Years

Garden Club of Ocean City - 50 Years

Johnny B Good - 30 Years

Rojo’s Tacos - 20 Years

DeLanzo Chiropractic Center - 20 Years

Ocean City Coffee Company - 20 Years

Bad Kitty - 25 Years

Yoga Ginger - 10 Years    


Special Recognition

Gillian’s Wonderland Pier


Citizen of the Year

Bill McGinnity