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What award or recognition has been the most meaninful to you and why?

Name: Kathy Pasquale O'Malley Title: Director of Business Development Company/firm: JRS Architect, P.C. Years with company/firm: 4.5 Years in field: 4.5 Years in real estate industry: 13 Address: 181 E. Jericho Tpke., Mineola, NY Telephone: 516-294-1666 Email: [email protected] URL: www.jrsarchitect.com Responsibilities include: Responsible for new business development, public relations and marketing for JRS. Real estate organizations / affiliations: Incoming president of CoreNet Global, Long Island Chapter; board member of the EAC (Education & Assistance Corp.); member of LIREG (Long Island Real Estate Group); member of CIBS (Commercial Industrial Brokers Society); member of LIBDC (Long Island Business Development Council). What award or recognition has been the most meaningful to you and why? Relating to my career, I would have to say it was when I was asked to be one of the 2009 honorees at the EAC Golf Outing last year. I was truly humbled and honored to be a part of such a wonderful organization that represents over 70 community programs and has helped more than 4,000 children who have been sexually and physically abused. I am proud to say I am now on the Board of Directors of the EAC and look forward to helping make a difference!
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