Celebrate Service, Inspire the Future!

The 45th Annual Volunteer Spirit Awards, presented by Regeneron, is right around the corner! Join us on Friday, April 11, 2025, for an unforgettable morning celebrating the extraordinary volunteers who strengthen our communities—while also marking Volunteer New York!’s 75th Anniversary!

There are many ways to support this milestone event, including sponsorships, event tickets, and journal ads—but act fast! Journal ad reservations close March 7. This is your opportunity to honor an award winner, showcase your business, or celebrate 75 years of impact in a printed keepsake shared with over 550 attendees.

Be part of a morning of inspiration, connection, and community impact. Journal Ads, Cover Ads, Event Sponsorships, and Giving Opportunities are available--explore ways to give today!

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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 Wakuta

for volunteer action with

One Sandwich 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

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Event Sponsors as of January 30:

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

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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