 The 2006 Panache Awards winners and sponsors: Front row: Ray Altieri, Chris Wailes, Melissa Frank, David Burstein. Back Row: Steve Schneider, Renata Scotto, Paul Jordi, Chris Casey, George Subkoff, Ron Pecunies. |
 Italian soprano and opera director Renata Scotto, winner of the Panache Award for Excellence in the Performing Arts, with Ron Pecunies, dealer principal of Mercedes-Benz of Greenwich and event co-sponsor. |
 Ray Altieri, VP and director of operations, Associated Aircraft Group, winner of the Panache Award for Best Helicopter Services with Jim Ross, director of Sunseeker Yachts and event co-sponsor. |
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 Steve Schneider, director of sales & marketing, Homestead Preserve, winner of the Panache Award for Environmentally Conscious Community. |
 Frank Corvino, president and CEO of Greenwich Hospital, winner of the Panache Award for Excellence in Healthcare. |
 George Subkoff, owner of George Subkoff Antiques, winner of the Panache Award for Best Art and Antiques Dealer. |
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 Norbert Mehl, publisher of Panache Magazine with Melissa Frank, brand director of Belvedere, winner of the Panache Award for Best Vodka. |
 Paul Jordi of Franck Muller, winner of the Panache Award for Best Watch Design. |
 David Burstein (left) and Chris Casey (right), of the Westport Youth Film Festival, winners of the Entrepreunerial Spirit Award with Norbert Mehl. |
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 Chef Franco Maltagliati of Polpo Restaurant and Saloon, Tastings Sponsor. |
 Jean-Louis Gerin, chef and owner of Restaurant Jean Louis, Tastings Sponsor, and Dr. Geoff Kalish. |
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 Melissa Andreev and Robin Holder of La Maison du Chocolat, Tastings Sponsor. |
 The bar featured Belvedere vodka and Moët & Chandon champagne. |
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 Ron Pecunies, dealer principal of Mercedes-Benz of Greenwich with the Maybach. |
 Steve Schneider and Chris Wailes, VP, The Bounce Agency. |
 Susan Marocco and grand prize winner of Panache Sweepstakes. |
 Michel Witmer, Sabrina and Carl Forsythe. |
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 Laurel Schwartz, Renata Scotto, Lorenzo Anselmi, Jeff and Laura Miller. |
 Peter Mack, Warren Santouse, Cynthia Homick, Alex Dadurian and Mark Maasik of AAG. |
 Christine Beechmer, Nancy Rosenthal, Frank Corvino, Heather Porter and George Pawlush of Greenwich Hospital. |
 Robert Woodrow, of Robert Woodrow Jewelers (second from left) and Paul Jordi, Claudio Terjanian, Ginny Arakelyan and Greg Salcioglu, all of Franck Muller. |
Music by Jason Bone of Architects in Music. Photos: Arnold Adler. |
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