Many people
showcase their achievements for others to see. It may be a test paper
magnetized to the fridge door, a diploma framed on the wall, or trophies
stacked in a glass showcase. No matter what manner the recognition, people
display it proudly. Gerald Monter understands the pride that accompanies every
recognition. However, with six decades of work recognition, Gerald Monter no
longer displays each of his achievements.
Gerald
Monter created
his real estate development company, The Holiday Organization, in 1951. He received so many business accolades,
plaques, and honors that he started storing them many years ago. He continues
to be honored when he receives them, but with recognition from over 50
organizations, he has little room do display them all. Gerald Monter’s most
recent accolades include the Long Island Builder’s Institute Hamlet Estates at
St. James Clubhouse 2008, Long Island Builder’s Institute Hall of Fame 2009, and the Shawn Elliot
Luxury Fall 2011 Featured Builder Award.
One recent
recognition received by Gerald Monter came in 2003. His company was ranked 43rd
out of the 100 top private companies on Long Island. The other personal awards
he received were from the Long Island Builders Association. He received awards
for advertising, sales, and site development. While these are all wonderful,
they are not what he takes the greatest pride in.
As a
successful business owner, Gerald Monter is able to leave his greatest legacy
not in honors but through his donation work. In 2006, he donated $17 million to
create the Monter Cancer Center on Long Island. The creation and donation of
the cancer center is what Gerald Monter is most proud of. His donation helps
provide the latest in oncology treatment to hundreds of people suffering from
cancer. It is a health problem that Gerald Monter is keen on preventing and
treating. Having his family name reflected in the name of the cancer center is
for Gerald Monter, the greatest recognition he could have ever received for his
life's work.