Jamaica Plain, MA – February 1, 2024 – JP Centre/South Main Streets has awarded the 2024 Business of the Year to On Centre, located at 676 Centre Street in Jamaica Plain. Our 2024 Volunteer of the Year is Janet Galloway, Branch Manager at TCB-The Cooperative Bank Jamaica Plain. These awards are meant to recognize their stellar work last year in promoting and serving the community of Jamaica Plain.
Owner, and board member, Phil Celeste was on hand to receive his award at the Annual Meeting on January 24, 2024, presented by District 6 City Councilor Ben Weber. Ben spoke about On Centre’s contributions to the community this past year:
“We are recognizing On Centre for their great work in the past year with community events, including the Galentine’s Wine & Chocolate tour, their in-house fundraiser/promotion with Endless Jewelry, and the Holiday Stroll. Owner Phil Celeste and his staff went above and beyond in doing the work to make these events festive and successful. Moreover they build integral relationships in the community, such as tabling at Open Streets and competing in our Fall Fundraiser Trivia Battle. They continue to brainstorm creative promotions that highlight their stellar customer service and give back to the community.”
Councilor Weber also awarded the 2024 Volunteer of the Year to our Board Secretary, Janet Galloway.
“Janet first joined the JP Centre/South Main Streets board in 2021, and almost immediately took on the role of Secretary to fill a gap in our leadership. She has been instrumental in promoting the mission and goals of our organization throughout the community, and can be found at EVERY event that we hold, even during COVID, including: the Galentine’s Wine & Chocolate Tour, Taste & Tour, South Street Nite Market, Trivia Battle, and the Canine Costume Parade. We are so grateful for Janet’s presence, careful consideration, and can-do attitude within our organization. We look forward to her continued leadership in our ranks!”
JP Centre/South Main Streets has given these awards every year to one business and one volunteer in the district who goes above and beyond to contribute to Jamaica Plain in connection with the work of the Main Streets organization.
Owner Phil Celeste of On Centre receives his certificate from Councilor Ben Weber (left), and Janet Galloway of the TCB-The Cooperative Bank receives her certificate as well (right). Photos courtesy of Deborah J. Karson Photography @deborahjkarsonphotography.