Announcing the 2024 Winners of the Volunteer Spirit Awards

A Celebration of Community and Volunteerism

Get ready to be inspired! We're excited to announce the winners of the 44th Annual Volunteer Spirit Awards, a tribute to the extraordinary individuals and groups whose selfless service has illuminated our community.

Join us for an occasion that not only celebrates the remarkable achievements of our honorees but also serves as a dynamic hub for meaningful connections among those passionate about volunteerism and community.

7:45 AM - 10:00 AM: Registration and Awards Program

10:00 AM: Coffee and Connections in the Legacy Suite

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Announcing the 2024 VSA Winners

Education & Literacy Award

Jim Isenberg

for volunteer action with

Grandpas United

Presented by The Seiden Family

Going Green Award

Michael Penziner

for volunteer action with

Friends of Rye Nature Center

Presented by Con Edison

Quality of Life Award

Laura Romeo Sobel

for volunteer action with

Dance for a Difference

Presented by PCSB Community Foundation

Resiliency Award

Matthew Ricker

for volunteer action with

New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce

Presented by WMCHealth

Social Advocacy Award

Colleen Brathwaite

for volunteer action with

Westchester Women's Agenda

Presented by Regeneron

Youth Leadership Award

Mouhamadou Alou

for volunteer action with

Mount Vernon High School

Presented by PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP

Legacy Award

Dr. Valerie Mason Cunningham

presented by the

Board of Volunteer New York!

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Event Sponsors

as of February 7

Brown & Brown of New York	Regeneron
Con Edison	Retirement Transformed
The Gallin Family	The Seiden Family
Hudson Valley Credit Union	Webster Bank
Mercy University	WMCHealth
PCSB Community Foundation	Zaro Family Bakery
PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP

Benefit Committee

Alisa Kesten, Co-Chair	Chereese Jervis-Hill
Michelle A. Nicholas , Co-Chair	Susan Kushner
Joseph Ali	Carmen L. Martínez-López, Ph.D
Tsahai Amazan	Michelle Medina
Cheryl Brannan, MS.	Christina and Tim Nash
Celia R. Brown	Emily Rice Reynolds
Eric D. Cunningham	A. Douglas Rogers
Janine Daughtry	Mark and Jody Rollins
Julia Emrick	Amy and Mark Seiden
Ed Forbes	Joanne Taylor
Emerson and Vernita Fullwood	Beryl Weaver
Ally and Tom Gallin	Dan Zelem
Michael Grossman

Award Judges

Deborah Disbrow	Catrina Shivers
Phillip Ham	Christine Stufano
Jonathan Hotz	Linda Tyler
Joseph Kenner	Lilian Wu
Tanya Moximchalk

Steering Committee

Lydia Kris, Chair	Ally Gallin
Ilana Arbeit	Joanne Kirkpatrick
Cathy Boyle	Susan Kushner
Liz Corio	Amy Seiden
Karen Gabor	Abbe P. Stein, Esq.

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