Staten Island Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Excellence in Design, Construction & Innovation at the 2025 Building Awards

Nov 14

The Staten Island business and design community came together on November 13 at the historic St. George Theatre for the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Building Awards Ceremony, marking the 64th year of celebrating architectural achievement, craftsmanship, sustainability, and innovation across the borough.

For more than six decades, the Building Awards have honored the visionaries shaping Staten Island’s built environment. This year’s program continued that proud tradition, recognizing outstanding residential, commercial, and public projects that elevate quality of life and contribute to the island’s evolving landscape.

The Chamber extends its gratitude to the evening’s Signature Sponsors, Con Edison, IDB Bank, National Grid, and Northwell Staten Island University Hospital, and Partner Sponsors, Alpha Omega Coverage Corp., Empire State Bank, The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Rogers Calvanico Group, TD Bank, and Statwood, for helping make this celebration possible.

Special Awards:

Albert P. Melniker Award: This year’s Melniker Award celebrated the transformation of I.S. 49 and Eagle Academy, where artist Mona Oman and students reimagined the school through a vibrant exterior mural, native-plant garden, and refreshed interior spaces that promote creativity, pride, and calm.

Best in Green Award: CRSI was recognized for its expanded Serenity Garden and innovative indoor growing spaces that support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The project blends sustainability, accessibility, and hands-on learning, creating an inclusive green space for more than 160 program participants.

Technological Excellence Award: SIUH earned this distinction for upgrading its electrophysiology lab with advanced imaging technology, a second procedure suite, and modernized infrastructure—enhancing patient safety, efficiency, and access to cutting-edge cardiac care.

Special Recognition: The Chamber also celebrated Statwood Home Improvements, a third-generation family business marking 100 years of service. From its beginnings as a small woodworking shop, Statwood has grown into a trusted local leader in windows, doors, and home improvement products.

2025 Chairmans Awards:

Residential Chairmans Award: This Lighthouse Hill residence was honored for its refined French Renaissance Revival design, elegant interior detailing, and thoughtful integration with the natural landscape—creating a timeless and beautifully crafted home.

Commercial Chairmans Award: Kills Boro was recognized for transforming an industrial building into a welcoming brewery and eatery featuring preserved historic elements, warm finishes, flexible gathering spaces, and a design that celebrates Staten Island’s craft culture.

Achievement Awards:

Crowell Avenue Residence
Award: Achievement – Interior Design, Specialty Craftsmanship, Sustainability/Green Building
Recipients: Anthony Pistilli
JCC Early Childhood Center at Temple Israel
Award: Achievement – Interior Design
Recipients: Bryn Biren, Russell Kaminsky, Jayne Smith
Lyons Recreation Center Reconstruction
Award: Achievement – Exterior & Interior Design
Recipients: Samuel Padilla, Gregory Marmorowski (Padilla Construction); John Kilcullen (NYC Parks)
Paris Baguette
Award: Achievement – Interior Design & Interior Decorating
Recipients: Jessica Lin, Kai Liu
PS 46 Beautification Project
Award: Achievement – Exterior, Landscaping & Outdoor Space
Recipients: Mona Oman; Orlanda Whalen & Lendita Drenicare (PS 46)
Sea Cliff Towers, A Vision Renewed
Award: Achievement – Interior Design
Recipients: Liz DeHart (Sea Cliff Towers Owners Corp); Susan Arann (American & International Designs)
SIUH Mechanical and Electrical Upgrade
Award: Achievement – Interior Design, Specialty Craftsmanship, Technology/A-V
Recipients: Northwell Staten Island University Hospital team
TLC Physical Therapy Expansion
Award: Achievement – Interior Design
Recipients: Arthur F. McCarthy & Arthur C. McCarthy (Mammoth Inc.)

Excellence Awards:

1282 Redesign
Award: Excellence – Exterior
Recipients: David Rampulla
Albanian Islamic Cultural Center Building Expansion
Award: Excellence – Exterior, Interior Design, Sustainability/Green Building, Technology/A-V
Recipients: Ismet Capric and/or Salihe Redzovic
Arthur Kill Road Warehouse
Award: Excellence – Exterior; Achievement – Interior Design
Recipients: Leonard Rampulla (Rampulla Associates Architects)
Belwood Loop Residence
Award: Excellence – Outdoor Space
Recipients: Michael Izzo (Rock Solid Landscape & Masonry Design)
Country Donuts and More
Award: Excellence – Interior Design, Interior Decorating, Specialty Craftsmanship, Technology/A-V
Recipients: Eddie Scalzo; Susan Arann (American & International Designs)
CRSI Joan P. Hodum Early Learning Center
Award: Excellence – Interior Design, Interior Decorating, Specialty Craftsmanship
Recipients: Mary Rafferty, Anna Opsha, Alex Minuto, Mark Alexandria, Shibu Koshy, Mackenzie Iburg-Billera (CRSI); Kurt Nesimi (Contracting Boss)
Curry Residence
Award: Excellence – Exterior & Landscaping; Achievement – Outdoor Space
Recipients: Statwood team including Mike Veneziale; Josephine & Bob Curry
CRSI Serenity Garden, Hydroponics Room & Greenhouse Café
Award: Excellence – Exterior, Interior Design, Landscaping, Outdoor Space, Specialty Craftsmanship, Technology/A-V, Sustainability/Green Building
Recipients: Mary Rafferty, Anna Opsha, Alex Minuto, Mark Alexandria, Shibu Koshy, Mackenzie Iburg-Billera
Gerald Peters Jewelers
Award: Excellence – Exterior, Interior Design, Interior Decorating, Technology/A-V, Specialty Craftsmanship
Recipients: Gerald Amerosi Sr., Gerald Amerosi Jr., Peter Amerosi;James Oliva (Rampulla Associates Architects); Jeanine & John Tardy (JVN Restoration); Anthony Lenza (Anco Electric)
Lois & Richard Nicotra Heart Institute
Award: Excellence – Exterior, Landscaping, Outdoor Space; Achievement – Interior Design, Interior Decorating, Specialty Craftsmanship
Recipients: Northwell Staten Island University Hospital team
Northwell Main Campus EP 1 Lab Upgrade
Award: Excellence – Interior Design, Specialty Craftsmanship, Technology/A-V
Recipients: Northwell Staten Island University Hospital team
Oxholm Avenue Private Residence
Award: Excellence – Exterior & Interior Design
Recipients: Leonard Rampulla (Rampulla Associates Architects)
Prince’s Bay CT Suite
Award: Excellence – Technology/A-V; Achievement – Interior Design
Recipients: Northwell Staten Island University Hospital team
Reconstruction of Con Edison’s Naughton Unit Substation
Award: Excellence – Exterior, Specialty Craftsmanship, Technology/A-V
Recipients: William Washington (Con Edison), Staten Island Electric Operations
Staten Island Academy Transformation of Learning Spaces
Award: Excellence – Interior Design, Interior Decorating, Specialty Craftsmanship, Sustainability/Green Building, Technology/A-V
Recipients: Dr. Eileen Corigliano
Staten Island Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Award: Excellence – Interior Design, Interior Decorating, Technology/A-V
Recipients: Dr. David Hoffman, Dr. Lydia Lam
The I.S. 49 & Eagle Academy “Let’s Grow Together” Beautification Project
Award: Excellence – Exterior; Achievement – Landscaping, Interior Decorating, Sustainability/Green Building
Recipients: Mona Oman
The New York Public Library Port Richmond Branch
Award: Excellence – Exterior, Interior Design, Sustainability/Green Building
Recipients: Daniel Sheen (CannonDesign)
Wagner College Athletic Facilities
Award: Excellence – Exterior & Interior Design
Recipients: Leonard Rampulla (Rampulla Associates Architects)
Westerleigh Center Hall Colonial
Award: Excellence – Interior Design & Interior Decorating
Recipients: Anika Tarasiewicz (CRAFT by Anika); Vincent Battista (Moulding Masters Fine Carpentry & Interiors)
Women’s Center for Obstetrics & Gynecology
Award: Excellence – Interior Design, Interior Decorating, Specialty Craftsmanship
Recipients: Dr. Daniel Messina, Jeffrey Lieto