On June 6, County Executive Cheryl Dinolfo, County Legislature President Anthony J. Daniele, and members of the County Legislature honored this year’s recipients of the Young Citizen of the Year and Youth Advocate of the Year Awards at Monroe Community College.
Recipients of the Young Citizen of the Year Award are young people who have demonstrated leadership, excellence and generosity in the classroom, in their extracurricular activities, or through community service.
Recipients of the Youth Advocate of the Year Award are community members who have demonstrated a commitment to the development and success of young people.
This year, County Executive Cheryl Dinolfo presented the County Executive’s Award to Sue Sodoma. Sue, who lives in Legislator Mike Zale’s district, is the leader of Brockport High School’s Career Internship Program, which gives students the opportunity to have a successful experience in their chosen career field.
Several other County Legislators were proud to present awards to winners in their districts.
Legislator Tina M. Brown presented 12 Young Citizen of the Year Awards and one Youth Advocate of the Year Award.
Legislator Mike Rockow presented 12 Young Citizen of the Year Awards and one Youth Advocate of the Year Award.
Legislator Tracy DiFlorio presented six Young Citizen of the Year Awards and one Youth Advocate of the Year Award.
Legislator Frank X. Allkofer presented two Young Citizen Awards and one Youth Advocate Award.
Legislator Steve Brew presented seven Young Citizen of the Year Awards and one Youth Advocate of the Year Award.
Legislator Mike Zale presented two Youth Advocate of the Year Awards and ten Young Citizen of the Year Awards.
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