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!

Be an Event Sponsor

Event Sponsors as of February 7, 2024

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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