Harold Knittel of Calamar was awarded "Volunteer of the Year" by the Boys & Girls Club of the Northtowns. The Boys & Girls Club looks to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. Knittel has served on the board of directors for the past five years as well as serving as facilities chairman for five years.
Knittel was recently honored at the Boys & Girls Club of the Northtowns annual dinner. "Harold is an exemplary individual who is responsible and involved in all our facilities projects. He consistently and continuously is there for us" said Sara Brockvescio, director of resource development for the Boys & Girls Club. "This is probably the most prestigious award I've ever received" Knittel said. "I've had the distinction of serving with a tremendous board and team that are dedicated to accomplishing any task. Giving back to the community is so rewarding and the kids inspire me."
Calamar president Ken Franasiak said, "We are very proud of Harold. Giving of one's self is the greatest gift and Harold is to be commended for his outstanding commitment."
Calamar is a full-service real estate firm comprised of construction, development, property management and finance & investment divisions for commercial and large-scale residential properties in the Northeast & Midwest regions. Calamar is headquartered in Wheatfield and has offices in Omaha, Neb., Miami, Fla., Woburn, Mass. and Niagara-on-the-Lake & Toronto, Ont. Tags: