A Celebration of Community and Volunteerism

Get ready to be inspired! We're excited to announce the winners of the 45th Annual Volunteer Spirit Awards, a tribute to the extraordinary individuals and groups whose selfless service has illuminated our community.

This year's Volunteer Spirit Awards will be an event not to miss, as it will double as Volunteer New York!'s 75th Anniversary celebration.

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.

Date: Friday, April 11, 2025

Schedule:

7:30 AM - 10:00 AM: Registration and Awards Program

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Coffee and Connections in the Legacy Suite

Location: Westchester Marriott, 670 White Plains Road, Tarrytown, NY 10591

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Announcing the 2025 VSA Winners

Education & Literacy Award

Kimberly Janeway

for volunteer action with

Family Services Society of Yonkers

Presented by The Seiden Family

Quality of Life Award

Chivas Wukuta

for volunteer action with

One Sandwhich at a Time

Presented by PCSB Community Foundation

Resiliency Award

Najib Arsalan & Freshta Nazari

for volunteer action with

Open Arms for Refugees

Presented by WMCHealth

Social Advocacy Award

Paul Adler, Esq.

for volunteer action with

NAACP - Nyack Branch

Presented by United Way of Westchester and Putnam

Youth Leadership Award

Christian & Rowan Dias

for volunteer action with

Able Athletics, Inc.

Presented by PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP

Legacy Award

Volunteer New York!

Celebrating 75 Years of Impact

Volunteering is a need to have, not a nice to have.

Join Us on Friday, April 11, 2025 to Experience the Magic of the Volunteer Spirit Awards

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Event Sponsors

as of January 30, 2025

Cuddy+Feder LLP
Hudson Valley Credit Union
PCSB Community Foundation
PKF O'Connor Davies
Regeneron
TechCXO
The Seiden Family
Webster Bank
WMCHealth

75th Anniversary Benefit Committee:

Alisa H. Kesten, Co-Chair
Joanne Kirkpatrick
Joanna Straub, Co-Chair
Susan Kushner
Joseph Ali
Valerie Mason Cunningham
Gayle Binney
Matthew McCrosson
Deborah Blatt
Wendy Nadel
Celia Brown
Agnes Nowak
James Burton
Joe Ricca
Betty Cotton
A. Douglas Rogers
Bianca Di Salvo
Markham & Jody Rollins
Tony Fasciano
Joan Rothman
Deborah Fay
Susan Russ
Ally and Tom Gallin
J. Loren Russell
Jeanette Gisbert
Emily Saltzman
Jennifer Gruenberg
David Severance
Nikki Hahn
Geri Shapiro
Kenny Herzog
Nicole Sheindlin
Dale Hisiger
Lynn Sobel
Ted Kesten
Elisabeth Vieselmeyer

VSA Award Judges:

Amy Allen
Kara Pacheco
Patrick Bardsley
Daniel Patrick
Tom Gabriel
Alessandra Restiano
Phillip Ham
Becky Silverstein
Joseph Kenner
Linda Tyler
Michelle A. Nicholas
Lilian Wu

VSA Steering Committee:

Lydia Kris, Chair
Monica Martinez-Hess
Ilana Arbeit
Amy Seiden
Cathy Boyle
Laura Romeo Sobel
Karen Gabor
Abbe P. Stein
Joanne Kirkpatrick
Christine Stufano

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