Ryan Hynson Awarded “Rising Star Award” at Sussex County Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner

On Thursday, March 28, Ryan Hynson, CPA of Nisivoccia LLP, received the “Rising Star Award” at the Annual Toast to the Stars Awards Dinner hosted by the Sussex County Chamber of Commerce. Eight others, including Jason Lutz, CPA of Nisivoccia LLP, were nominated for the award.

According to the Sussex County Chamber of Commerce, the “Rising Star Award” is awarded to an emerging leader whose achievements reflect exceptional growth in their profession, increased levels of leadership/responsibility and high potential for future impact. Ryan was nominated for his dedication to both the Sussex County Chamber of Commerce and Nisivoccia LLP’s Young Professionals Groups, his involvement in the community and his achievements at Nisivoccia LLP.

During his speech, Ryan reflected on his time as a member of the Steering Committee of the Sussex County Chamber of Commerce Young Professional Group.

“I was given the opportunity to grow in my community by being a part of the Young Professionals Steering Committee for the Sussex County Chamber,” Ryan said. “This committee has opened my eyes to being a part of a group that is much bigger than itself. It has given me the opportunity to meet people in my community, build relationships and even gain a few friends.”

Ryan then shared some advice to future “Rising Stars” in the community.

“One piece of advice to all the future ‘Rising Stars’ in this room tonight is to go outside your comfort zone and introduce yourself to as many people as you can,” Ryan said. “Exceed your expectations, because somewhere during the course of meeting those people you will build a connection, you will meet a few friends and who knows, maybe you will be given the opportunity to give a speech for winning an award you feel truly honored to be recognized for.”

There were 14 more awards given throughout the night. Those awards and recipients included:

Quality In Business Award, R. Poust, Inc.
Quality In Living Award, SCARC, Inc.
Chamber Champion Award, Deborah Berry-Toon, Project Self-Sufficiency
Lifetime Achievement Award, Reverend Ernest Kosa and Charles Tice
Outstanding Community Event Of The Year Award, Peter’s Valley Craft Fair
Business Person Of The Year Award, Joseph DiPaolo, Newton Medical Center – Atlantic Health Systems
Healthy Living Award, Sussex County YMCA
Non-Profit Organization Of The Year, Project Self-Sufficiency
Workplace Of The Year Award, Laddey, Clark & Ryan, LLP
Entrepreneur Of The Year, John Kweselait, CWF, Inc.
Customer Service Award, Yetter’s Diner
Business Innovation Award, Roaming Acres
David C. Herzenberg Award, Performance Pediatrics
Chairman’s Award, The Shoppes at Lafayette