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In 1988, Central Hudson established its Community Service Award Program to recognize those employees of the Company who not only carry out the spirit of Central Hudson into their communities but who help improve the quality of life throughout the Hudson Valley.  105 employees have received the Award since 1988.

» Awards honor local leaders
Five employees recognized for commitment to community

2009
Denise Bliss Cystic Fibrosis
Kyle Bragg Highland Fire Dept
Ralph Frisenda Red Hook VFW 7765
Stanley Kardas Poughkeepsie Farm Project
Barbara MacIsaac Boy Scout Troop 182
2008
Kevin Casey Marlboro Youth Baseball & Softball
Nancy Ellis Millerton Fire Co. Rescue Squad
John Borchert Cub Scout Pack 93
Mike Lennon Cairo-Durham Little League
Chris Thomas United Way of Dutchess County
2007
Hans Schick Rebuilding Together – Dutchess County
Peggy Libonati Ladies Auxiliary – Marlboro Hose Co. No. 1
Karen Kosack Hudson Valley Autism Society – Chapter #512
Sephir Hamilton The Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse
Betty Lassi Puppies Behind Bars
2006
Bill Brandt Saugerties Cub Scouts
Kevin Umhey Kairos Prison Ministry
Marc Alexander Gardiner Fire Department
Luis Herrera Poughkeepsie Little League
Chris DeRoberts Boy Scouts Troop 1 Carmel
2005
Mike Spector Junior Achievement NE NY
Cynthia Crowley St. Joseph’s Mother Group Glasco
Dan Moruzzi Glasco-East Kingston Little League
Dave Sunderlin   New Windsor Girls Softball League
Don Beesmer Ulster Fillies Fast Pitch Team
2004
Donna Johnson  Beulah Baptist Church Youth Group and Choir
Diana Taber Dutchess First Quilters
John Maserjian Poughkeepsie Children’s Museum
Lauren Lewis Hyde Park Pop Warner
2003
William Cotting Rhinecliff Fire Dept.
Paula Ferretti Brownie Troop 175
Timothy Hayes Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Joseph Landi St. Remy Fire Dept.
Margaret Whalen Girl Scout Troop 556
2002
Frederick A. Dorrer, Jr. Rhinebeck Volunteer Fire Dept.
Lorraine M. Gilbert American Red Cross
Ronald C. Roberts Christmas in April
Tina J. Romaine Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School
Leonard T. Shustack Hudson River District – Boys Scouts of America
2001
Gail Carney Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Ulster County
Tara Earley Pals for Preemies
Michael Hogan Croft Corners Fire Company, Inc.
James Malloy Orange County Farmer’s Museum
Paul Tesoro American Heart Association
2000
Karen M. Aguiar Autism Directory Service, Inc.
David P. Carnright Cornwall Youth Football League
Gary J. Courtney Hyde Park Baseball, Inc.
Susan J. Murray Puppies Behind Bars
Thomas J. Occhiogrosso Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Orange County
1999
Anna M. Cannon & American Cancer Society
Louise B. Costello
Martin W. Daley Red Hook Little League
Catherine M. Doyle Mental Health Association of Dutchess County
Thomas R. Forrester Hudson Valley Council – Boy Scouts of America
Susan R. Tokle Cub Scouts – Rondout Valley School District
1998
Theodore S. Bickert St. Remy Fire Department
Kay A. Clairmont Project Linus
Thomas G. Eastwood Cornwall Cooperative Extension of Putnam Co.
Christopher J. Staiger Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9595
Bernard Gillick, Jr. Cornwall Little League
1997
Robert Gosda Storm King Fire Engine Co. #2
Richard McDonald Wallkill Area Youth Soccer Club Inc.
Mark Mulpeter Literacy Volunteers of America – Dutchess
Michael Kinsch Habitat for Humanity – Ulster
Diane Stone American Cancer Society
1996
Valerie Delmar American Heart Association
Peter Lavezzo Kingston HS Booster Football Club
Michael Moshier Hyde Park Baseball League
Robert Olivet LaGrange Fire Department
Carlo Scagnelli Rhinebeck Lions Club
1995
Wayne Chernek City of Newburgh Little League
Marianne Grace American Field Service Intercultural Programs
Gordon Janow Rhinebeck Fire Department
Andrew I. Lenec American Heart Association
Larry Yarter Boy Scouts of America – Rip Van Winkle Council
1994
Dan Brown Kingston American Little League
Roberta DeMaio We’ve H.A.D. (Highland Against Drugs) Enough!
Dave Merte Community Services Programs, Inc.
Sue Naitza Town of Poughkeepsie Soccer Club
Cathy Stortini Town of Poughkeepsie Soccer Club
1993
Thomas Bradway CYO Basketball
Thomas Brocks Regina Coeli CYO Basketball
Charles Farcher Cub Scout Pack #37 in Saugerties
Linda Pierce Vassar Brothers Hospital Mother’s Club
Rosella Woody Newburgh Interfaith Emergency Housing
1992
Russell Bevier City of Newburgh Auxiliary Police
John Fariello New York Special Olympics
Joe Newman Hudson River Housing – Gannett House
Neil Richter Highland Little League
Charles Tuttle Pleasant Valley Fire Department No. 1
1991
Jackie Chatfield American Cancer Society
Terry Martin Beacon Recreation Commission
Robin Moore Dutchess County YMCA
Rich Sansbury Valley Central Youth Football League
Barry Worth Hudson Delaware Council Boy Scouts of America
1990
Ted Lorenz Saugerties Babe Ruth League
Carol Marquard-Young Poughkeepsie Children’s Home
Gerda Peralta Mental Health Association
Sylvia Rorschach Clintondale Friends Meeting
Barbara Weiss Vassar Brothers Hospital
1989
Connie Flickenschild Hudson Delaware Council Boy Scouts of America
Bob Hansut Kingston City Hospital
Fred Schmalberger Literacy Volunteers
Barbara Taylor Business & Professional Club of YMCA
Viv Williams The Mended Hearts