Winners of the Summer Passport Days 2025 event were announced Wednesday,
September 17, at the Waldwick Chamber of Commerce’s monthly meeting at the
Waldwick Public Library. Winners were notified via email and invited to pick up their
prize baskets at the library.
Waldwick Passport 2025 winners
Diamond: Amanda Krakowiak
Platinum: Andrew Fucarino
Gold: Cristina McCombs
The Warrior: Tina Wain
Basket One: Michelle Van Buren
Basket Two: Karen Asta
Basket Three: The Paul Family
Now in its second year, the Waldwick Passport Days program was developed as a fun
way to reach out to the community during the summer months. This year’s event was
longer (all summer, vs. just 4 weeks in 2024) and there were more opportunities to win.
For Chamber members, it’s a great way to engage with the community; for Waldwick
area residents, it’s great way to discover Waldwick businesses and organizations they
might never have known about.
Waldwick resident Tina Wain, winner of The Warrior prize basket, said it was a great
way to make errands fun for the kids, and that she explored places she might not have
normally tried, such as Ike’s Subs and the Waldwick Railroad Museum. A brief survey at
the back of the Passport revealed this year’s favorite destinations included Philly Pretzel
Company and Mimi’s Cookies (“yummy food involved”), Bombay Hut (“really nice
owner”), and The Waldwick Printing Company, because “you get a free scratch pad”
and “our son loved seeing it in action.”
Getting listed on the Waldwick Passport is a Member benefit for Waldwick Chamber of
Commerce members in good standing. Huge THANKS go out to all members who gave
so generously to make this year’s baskets SPECTACULAR. They are listed below:
The Diamond, Platinum and Gold prize baskets ALL have these 5 prizes:
Free 45-minute private lesson from Jiu Jitsu North Jersey
$50 Perusia Restaurant gift card
“Waldwick Cat” mini painting from AstoriaLTR.com
Free pedicure at Seasons Nails
$25 Bombay Hut gift card, compliments of Generation III
Plus these in THE DIAMOND BASKET:
$25 Soma Café gift card, compliments of TEEEM
Seiko SUR422 men’s watch from Abe & Co. Jewelers
Etnia Barcelona-Farah sunglasses +swag from A2Z Eyecare
Plus these in THE PLATINUM BASKET:
$25 Bombay Hut gift card, compliments of TEEEM
“Flower Shop” scented reed diffuser from Flowers by Joan
Free new patient consultation exam and x-rays from A Perfect Smile Dental Arts
Free Weekend at Tanner’s Canine Resort
Plus these in THE GOLD BASKET:
$25 Bagel Bros 2 gift card, compliments of TEEEM
$25 Flowers by Joan gift card
20 custom screen-printed t-shirts from Heritage WBE, Inc.
Tickets for 4 +swag from The Hermitage Museum
$50 gift card to B&M Market, compliments of SERVPRO of Northwest Bergen
THE WARRIOR GIFT BASKET:
Free evaluation plus one month of training +swag from Esteem Biomechanics
Three $25 gift cards (to Soma Cafe, Matthew’s Colonial Diner, Bagel Bros 2),
compliments of Miano Family Chiropractic Center
BASKET ONE:
$25 Ike’s Big Mouth Subs & Wings gift card
$50 Abe & Co. Jewelers gift card
$50 St. Eve’s Restaurant gift card
$25 Mimi’s Cookies gift card
Bombay Hut sweatshirt
Jewelry cleaning kit from Plaza Jewelers
BASKET TWO:
$25 Ike’s Big Mouth Subs & Wings gift card
$50 Abe & Co. Jewelers gift card
$50 St. Eve’s Restaurant gift card
$25 Graze Craze gift card
Bombay Hut t-shirt
Stainless steel water bottle from Eastwick Foundation
BASKET THREE:
$25 Ike’s Big Mouth Subs & Wings gift card
$25 Philly Pretzel Factory gift card
$50 Gearblock Brewing Company gift card +glass
Set of 6 Waldwick baby bumper stickers from AstoriaLTR.com
$25 Bagel Bros 2 gift certificate
Bombay Hut tote
MANY THANKS to the Waldwick Passport Team members Tracy Infield
(AstoriaLTR.com), Dr. Jennifer Miano (Miano Family Chiropractic Center), Mary Beth
Nappi (Terrie O’Connor Realtors/the Liberty Group), Lori Quinn (Waldwick Public
Library), and Neha Thakur (Bombay Hut).
SPECIAL THANKS to Neha, for designing the gift baskets; the Waldwick library staff,
who were once again so helpful and accommodating to the team, and to Waldwick
Chamber of Commerce President Stan Kowalski—who juggled Summer Passport Days
issues and serving as Race Director for the Waldwick 5K Run with grace and humor.
Thanks, Stan!