Schneps Media honored Brooklyn’s best at its annual Kings of Kings County awards and networking event at Grand Prospect Hall on Jan. 23.
The night’s honorees represented professions including doctors, attorneys, business leaders, and more, who were recognized for their record of public service and unwavering enthusiasm for Kings County!
This year’s top honor went to Edward Schloeman, chairman and founder of Operation Warrior Shield, a non-profit organization that supports veterans and members of the US Armed Services. Schloeman nabbed his first King of Kings award back in 2013. Ed is the President of Fidelis Services Group, a certified Veteran-Owned business that offers a variety of telecommunications services.
The event’s Healthcare Hero award was presented to Juan Checo, the Director of Hospital Police at King’s County Hospital. Mr. Checo successfully oversees various types of investigations involving crimes, complaints, or incidents at assigned NYC Health + Hospital facilities, where he’s responsible for overseeing the safety all hospital visitors, clients, and staff.
King of Kings also played host to a raffle, where all proceeds went to the Make the Grade Foundation, a non-profit that facilitates academic achievement by implementing programs to tutor, mentor and motivate students, while providing incentives and funding. By the end of the night, participants raised $1,500 to help support the foundation.
Dr. Bob Lee, host on WBLS 107.5 served as the master of ceremonies for the evening. Lee is also the founder and board member of the Make the Grade Foundation.
The event was made possible thanks to the generous support of sponsors including JPMorgan Chase, King’s County Hospital, Tri-State Commercial Realty, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Flushing Bank, Surgicore, TD Bank, and NYU Tandon School of Engineering.
Rev. Kevin McCall, Brian Chin, and Sanford Rubinstein. Photo by Corazon AguirreCouncilwoman Farah Louis and Tanya L. PhillipsJosh Schneps and Vicki Schneps received a replica of an autographed painting from Edward W. Schloeman. Photo by Corazon AguirreEdward W. Schloeman and Dr. Bob Lee.Photo by Corazon AguirreDr. Bob Lee, Dr. Valentin Bragin, and Vicki SchnepsDr. Bob Lee, Edward L. Lai, Vicki SchnepsPhoto by Corazon AguirreDr. Bob Lee, On behalf of Dr. Lawrence S. Brown Jr, Vicki SchnepsPhoto by Corazon AguirreDr. Bob Lee, Khari Edwards, and Vicki Schneps.Photo by Corazon AguirreDr. Bob Lee, Lenny Singletary, and Vicki Schneps.Photo by Corazon AguirreAnthony and Sal Vigilante.Photo by Corazon AguirreBrooklyn Chamber of Commerce President Randy Peers.Photo by Corazon AguirreErwin PapillonPhoto by Corazon AguirreDevin ShomakerPhoto by Corazon AguirreJ. Manuel MansyllaPhoto by Corazon AguirreAnthony and Sal Vigilante. Photo by Corazon Aguirre Billy D. Duck with wife and son.Photo by Corazon AguirreOn Behalf of Mike Nieves. Photo by Corazon AguirreTheodore G. TasoulasPhoto by Corazon AguirreRickard Jean-Noel and Sander CameauPhoto by Corazon AguirreOn behalf of Shea Rubenstein.Photo by Corazon AguirreRonald Jackson. Photo by Corazon AguirreDrew GoldsmithPhoto by Corazon AguirreTony DanielsPhoto by Corazon AguirreRalph Bumbaca. Photo by Corazon AguirreNoel Cordero. Photo by Corazon AguirreKonstantine Faleyev. Photo by Corazon AguirreBrian Chin Photo by Corazon AguirreStephen D. Chiaino. Photo by Corazon AguirreJonathan Berman. Photo by Corazon Aguirre Marc Battipaglia. Photo by Corazon AguirreRev. Kevin McCall. Photo by Corazon Aguirre Benjamin M. PinczewskiPhoto by Corazon AguirreGary G. Terrinoni, Dr. Bob Lee, Josh Schneps, Vicki Schneps, Lenue Singletary and members of the Brooklyn Hospital.Photo by Corazon Aguirre
