Ganley Luncheon

Ganley Luncheon - Friday, March 15, 2024


The Chief John P. Ganley Community Service Award is presented to an individual “who has exhibited concern, involvement and leadership in the community of Salem; while providing inspiration to others, through his or her dedication, integrity and courage in the manner exemplified by Chief John P. Ganley during his life on earth.”   Chief Ganley passed away in March of 1989 but his commitment to the community is carried forward and honored each year on St. Patrick’s Day.

Nominations for 2024's Ganley Award will be accepted until February 12, 2024. Click here for the nomination form.


Click here to donate to the Ganley Endowment Fund.


2024 Honoree

2024 Sponsors

Typical slate of events:


Doors open at 11:00 AM for refreshments. The program gets underway at 12:00 PM. A meal of corned beef and cabbage is served followed by the presentation of The Ganley Community Service Award.


The "Singing Trooper" retired Sgt. Daniel Clark and a local Pipes & Drums group also typically perform.


Reservations are required to attend the event. Tickets are $70 each. Tables of 10 are available for $700. Further questions or reservation requests can be directed to Samantha Smith at the Club (603-898-7709, x16 or via email at ssmith@salembgc.org).


Below are pictures from our 2024 Ganley Luncheon. Congratulations to Sonny Tylus, the 2024 Ganley Award Recipient!


2023 Honoree

Previous John P. Ganley Memorial Award Winners

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007



Brent Whittaker

Cindi Woodbury

* No ceremony due to COVID

Patrick Hargreaves

Joanne Flynn

Kenneth Akerley

Howard "Howie" Glynn

David C. Thompson, Jr.

Michael W. Downing

Ann R. Lally

Rev. David Yasenka

Russell Ingram

Alfreda “Freda” Smith

Michael Collins

Michael & Nancy Carney

Annette Cooke

Chanel Simard





2006

2005

2004

2003

2002

2001

2000

1999

1998

1997

1996

1995

1994

1993

1992

1991

1990

Alan J. Phair

Edward M. Callahan

Charles "Chuck" Morse

George J. Khoury

Beverly Glynn

Joseph L. Delahunty

Laurence “Larry” Belair

Joan Sabatini

David Tilton

Patricia “Pat” Keegan

Norman Marshall

James A. Sayer, Esq.

James E. Ross

Sarah “Sally” Sweet

Emmett Horgan

Emil J. Corrente

Richard J. O’Shaughnessy


John P. Ganley Memorial Award Committee

  • John P. Ganley, Jr.
  • Kathleen Ganley Donovan
  • Mary-Jo Ganley
  • William J. Ganley, III
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