The LACC presented the 2012 Business Excellence Awards on Wednesday, January 25th at the Nahant Country  Club. Congratulations to all of the winners and nominees! Businessperson of the Year: Peter Mikedis, Sidekim Foods; “Buddy Fennell” Hall of Fame: A. James Lynch Insurance & Real Estate, Lynn Ladder & Scaffolding, New Angle Glass, Wood & Associates Insurance Agency; Multicultural Business Leadership Award: Lynn Community Health Center; David Solimine, Sr. Community Service Award: Seth Albaum, Downtown Lynn Neighborhood Association & Lynnhappens.com; Rookie of the Year: Tim Haley, North Shore Navigators; Lynn City Pride Award: Norm Cole, Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development; Lynnfield Town Pride: John “Jack” Donegan, Posthumously – Former Selectman; Nahant Town Pride: Mark Cullinan, Retired Town Administrator; Swampscott TownPpride: Andrew Maylor, Former Town Administrator and Captain Kevin Thompson, Swampscott Fire Department.