Each year Monroe County holds the annual Legislative Youth Awards to recognize and honor the exceptional youth and adult advocates throughout Monroe County; those serving as role models for their peers and working diligently to better the community. We are incredibly lucky to have so many talented, generous, and innovative young people in our Community. We are proud to announce that many of them have been recognized by the Monroe County Legislature for their contributions to their community. This year’s nominees were:
•Austin DeLorme of Parma, Model UN President and Student Rights advocate
•Daniel Lucas of Brockport, Sweden Clarkson Recreation Center volunteer
•Jonathan Bonczyk of Brockport, volunteer with the Community Hygiene Bank at Jubilee Christian Church
•Lucille Humby of Brockport, dedicated community volunteer with the Towns of Sweden and Clarkson
•Theadora Humby of Brockport, dedicated community volunteer with the Towns of Sweden and Clarkson
•Noelle Natale of Brockport, volunteer at Good Neighbor Days, Brockport Lions Club, and the Salvation Army
•Aiden Schleyer of Chili, committed 2nd Lieutenant of the Chili Fire Department Explorer’s Post
•Ava Skivington of Chili, Girl Scout and volunteer with the Pluta Cancer Center
•Bronwyn Lucyszyn of Chili, Girl Scout and volunteer with the Genesee Country Village, Relay for Life, and more
•Javier Benzan of Ogden, Youth Ambassador Council at the Levine Center to End Hate
Youth Advocate Nominees were:
•Kathleen Graupman, Greece Central School District Superintendent
•Christopher Mros, firefighter and teacher at Greece Odyssey Academy
•Steven Zimmerman, music teacher and Band Director at Wheatland-Chili.
Steven Zimmerman was awarded the 2024 Willie W. Lightfoot Youth Advocate of the Year Award for his hard work and dedication enriching the cultural landscape of our community through his students.
Each of them is a role model for our entire community and truly deserving of this high honor and recognition. Monroe County is grateful and will continue to benefit from each of them through their leadership, selflessness and positive example for all.
Congratulations!
Monroe County Legislators,
G. Blake Keller, District 1
Jackie Smith, District 2
Tracy DiFlorio, District 3
Steve Brew, District 12
Robert J. Colby, District 20
