Citizen of the Year & Youth Achievement Awards
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2023 Theresa Glowasczewski
2022 Jorgé Torres
2021 Joseph Maggio
2020 No Presentation Due To Covid 19
2019 Katie Rudy-Tomczak
2018 Janet & Jerry Zimmerman
2017 John Redman
2016 Nancy Scheinert
2015 Kelly Lee Pikul
2014 John J. Ruszkiewicz
2013 Richard Labanowski
2012 Dave Dudlo
2011 Celebration of Founders
2010 Jeanie & John Reiley
2009 Stanley Gurda
2008 Bob & Sally Scheuermann
2007 Cheryl Rogowski
2006 Peter J. Groenendaal
2005 William Nolan
2004 Russell Kowal
2003 Susan D’Attolico-Kobiela
2002 Bruno & Diane Ferretti
2001 Jane Hamburger
2000 Charles Lain
1999 Ted Purta
1998 Paulette Wilk-Rudy
1997 Susan Wilk
1996 Alice Gerczak
1995 Leonard DeBuck
1994 Stanley Schultz
1993 Theresa Bogdanski
1992 Barbara Morgiewicz
1991 Frances Sodrick
1990 John Wydra
1989 Walter & Elaine Greiner
1988 Conrad Morgiewicz
1987 Vincent Kosuga
1986 Helen Yungman
1985 Vincent DeRosa
1984 Alice Yanosh
1983 Vincent Poloniak
1982 David Paffenroth
2023 Citizen of the Year: Theresa Glowasczewski
Theresa Glowasczewski is affectionally known by many as “Theresa Glow.” A lifelong resident of Pine Island, Theresa has deep roots in the black dirt region. She has dedicated countless hours in support of her community and her Polish heritage.
Theresa is currently the president of the Orange County General Pulaski Committee. She is the treasurer of the Pine Island Seniors, treasurer of the Hudson Valley Polonaise Society and treasurer of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Polish Legion of American Veterans Post 16. Additionally, she is a member of the St. Stanislaus Rosary Society. Theresa is cheerful, helpful and, of course, an excellent “keeper of the books.”
Theresa is always volunteering, either preparing and serving food at an event for the PLAV Post, building a float for the annual Pulaski Day Parade in NYC or attending the Pine Island Seniors meetings. She is typically the first volunteer there and the last to leave. Theresa is always giving of her talents and does so in a very quiet and unassuming way.
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2023 Youth Achievement Recipient: Melani Ortiz Aguilar
Melani has been serving as a volunteer counselor and tutor for the Warwick Area Farm Worker Organization’s homework helper program. She is also a member of the Young Outstanding Latinas Organization at WAFO.
2023 Youth Achievement Recipient: Matthew Morgiewicz
Matthew Morgiewicz’s high school guidance counselor describes him as a diligent and highly intelligent student, a young man of impeccable character and integrity, and an excellent leader who frequently engages in opportunities to help and serve others. Matthew has maintained a stellar 96.63 GPA, is a member of National Honor Society, National English Honor Society, Student Government Association and plays varsity golf. He is a peer tutor in STEM, a peer mentor for new student orientation days, and is currently the NHS Treasurer. Matthew is also a dedicated volunteer and outstanding citizen in his local community. He volunteers at The Warwick Hope Chest and plays an active role at St. Joseph’s and St. Stanislaus.
We are a better community because of people like you.
Thanks to Joseph Maggio our retiring treasurer and Janet Zimmerman who is stepping down from the board after many years of service. We are forever indebted to you for what you have done for our hamlet. Click here for photos of the event.
2022-2023 Board of Directors:
Officers: Susan McCosker, President; Nancy Scheinert, Vice President; Paul Ruszkiewicz, Treasurer; Gregory DeBuck, Secretary
Directors: Peter Artusa, Leonard M. DeBuck, John Redman, John Ruszkiewicz, Marsha Talbot
