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SHINING MOMENT

The Special Achievement Award is presented
to Matthew W. Gaines, Esq. (left).

Association Volunteer of the Year Award
recipient Lisa Jacobowitz.

Brendon Kilcoyne, CIC, EBP (left), is recognized
as Business Partner of the Year.

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CONDOMEDIA June 2019

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Matthew W. Gaines, Esq.,
Marcus, Errico, Emmer & Brooks
Members of the Massachusetts Legislative Action Committee (MALAC) nominated Gaines, recognizing his 10 years of
service on the committee and his six years as its chair. During
that time, the nominating letter noted, Gaines "has diligently
tracked hundreds of condominium bills," testified "countless
times" on a variety of measures, and worked with interested
parties-with sometimes competing interests-to negotiate
legislative language "that would best serve the interests of
all, including community associations. Matt's knowledge and
understanding of the legislative process and his State House
contacts have been instrumental in the work of the Massachusetts LAC," the nominating letter added, and have done
much "to advance the interests of condominium associations
throughout the state."
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Lisa Jacobowitz, Pickman Park Condominium
A property manager, a vendor and a fellow board member
nominated Jacobowitz for this award, all citing her long
tenure (32 years) on the association's board, her commitment
to the community and her leadership skills. "Lisa has guided
the association through many changes, difficult financial
decisions, capital improvements and contract negotiations,"
one letter noted. Another emphasized her work on a comprehensive repair and replacement plan for the community
that has included, in the past seven years: the replacement
of all foundation plantings, repair of the pool and pool area,
roof replacement projects, the repainting of all buildings, and
repaving of 8 of 13 roadways. Another nomination praised her
"[unequalled] ability to mediate unit owner problems," her
"fair and equitable handling of all situations," and her willingness "to stand up for what she believes is the best solution for
the community." Managing a property this size requires "commitment, infinite patience and a strong backbone," a fellow
board member noted, all of which, this board member said,
Lisa has demonstrated consistently. "Her efforts have made
Pickman Park the property it is today."
CAI-NE BUSINESS PARTNER OF THE YEAR
Brendon Kilcoyne, CIC, EBP,
H&K Insurance Agency, Inc.
Kilcoyne's active involvement in the chapter earned him this
award for "exemplary service" to community associations.
"Brendon is always willing to volunteer and sponsor events;
he makes every event better by being involved," one nominating letter noted. The letter also cited the "dedication and
leadership" he brings to his service on committees, and his
commitment "to help make CAI-NE a more successful chapter, [all of which make Brendon] a perfect example of what a
business partner should be."
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