Princeton NJ Business Press Releases

The Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce's 2011 “Business Sportsperson of the Year Award”

The Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce announces its third annual Business Sportsperson of the Year Award and is pleased to present the award to Patience Purdy, Director of Community Relations for the Trenton Thunder.  The Award recognizes an individual for; their work supporting community outreach initiatives throughout the Princeton Regional business community, their active role as a mentor and partner supporting the Princeton Regional Chamber and its numerous programs and for their philanthropic initiatives supporting the community where they live and work.  Patience Purdy will be recognized for her outstanding contributions on Monday, May 16th, 2011 at the Trenton Country Club, 201 Sullivan Way, West Trenton,

 New Jersey.

The award ceremony follows the annual Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce Golf & Tennis Outing.   The evening reception and awards program starts at 5:30.   Cost to attend is $75 for attendees.  Reservations are required in advance and can be made by calling (609) 924-1776 or by going to www.princetonchamber.org.   

Patience Purdy Patience Purdy is Director of Community Relations for the Trenton Thunder, AA Affiliate of the NY Yankees and the Executive Director of Trenton Thunder Charities. Patience represents the Trenton Thunder throughout the region, solidifying relationships between the team and local nonprofit groups, businesses, chambers of commerce and fans. She is also responsible for creating programs to encourage staff volunteerism and participation with community partners. Patience’s philanthropic initiatives have supported a wide range of charitable causes including raising money for educational based non-profits, collecting food and personal items for homeless shelters, sending the Thunder staff and players to help with a Habitat for Humanity home build and raising awareness for homeless animals. Her newest charitable event will take place on June 11 at Waterfront Park – the Paws for a Cause Dog Walk which will raise funds for Res-Q-Pets in Hamilton, the Shelter Project in Trenton and Trenton Thunder Charities.