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Home / Washington Business - March/April 2004 / Brester Receives 2003 Bruhn Award |
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Brester Receives 2003 Bruhn Award |
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Written On: March/April 2004 |
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Written By: By Scott Carlson |
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“The most impact I make on the business community is just being involved,” says Rosemary Brester, president of Hobart Machined Products in Hobart, Washington.
Last fall, Rosemary was awarded AWB’s 2003 S. Fred Bruhn Award for their consistent involvement. The Bruhn Award is one of AWB’s most prestigious awards and is presented annually.
“Being presented the Bruhn award is an honor we will hold in the highest regard,” Rosemary said. “Being acknowledged by one’s peers is the greatest reward anyone could receive. We are very grateful to have been able to provide time and resources to AWB and the business community in support of a better business climate.”
Brester has been active in AWB for a number of years. She has served in many capacities with the association and has been most active in AWB’s workforce training efforts. Brester is a long-time member of AWB’s Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
“Being active in AWB gives me the opportunity to express my views along with others on future growth and success of the business community in the state of Washington,” she said. “When joining an organization, I have always maintained that active participation is part of the dues.”
The coveted Bruhn Award was established to honor SAFECO Senior Vice President S. Fred Bruhn, a long-time AWB board member and activist. It is presented annually to recognize those board members who give of themselves and their time to improve AWB and the business climate in Washington.
Rosemary and her husband, Larry, own and operate Hobart Machined Products which has facilities in Hobart, near Issaquah, and Ellensburg. Hobart Machined Products is a very small business in that usually it employs fewer than 20 people. The company produces precision custom-made, highly technical machined parts for companies like Boeing and Siemens. Its employment fluctuates with its orders.
“It is very difficult for small business owners to engage in the public policy process and spend the amount of time necessary to make a difference, so Rosemary is very unusual,” noted AWB President Don Brunell. “With the strong support from Larry, she has made a difference on several issues important to our employers. As a result she was the overwhelming choice of the selection committee for the 2003 S. Fred Bruhn Award. Her dedication to the association and its mission really stand out.”
The award was presented on September 25 at AWB’s annual policy summit at the Inn at Semi-ah-moo. The winner is chosen by a poll of past Bruhn Award recipients.
“It goes without saying that as individuals we can make a difference however, long it may take, if we are willing to go the distance,” Rosemary concluded.
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