Pelham Civic Association Presents $28,000 in Community Awards!

Under the leadership of Pelham Civic Awards Co-Chairmen Darrell Walsh and Chris Michailoff, on June 6, the Civics presented seven Community Awards totaling $28,000 to exemplary Pelham Memorial High School students.

These awards recognize special students who not only excel academically but have also made significant contributions to our community through their leadership in volunteer time, actions, talents and dedication. These honorees selected serve as role models for compassion and service, as they demonstrated enthusiasm and motivation in the areas of community service, charitable support, civic leadership, and creativity in service:

2023 Recipients of the Pelham Civic Association’s Community Awards

(Left to Right)

Mark D'Urso, Presenter, son of Camillo D'Urso;

Taya Senerchia, daughter of Anthony Senerchia;

Sara Harris, Winner, Hon. Richard Daronco Civic Leadership Award

Erik Fontanella, Winner, Philip J. Colicchipo Award

Ava Knickerbocker, Winner, Vincent Lopardi Community Service Award

Ava Vitale, Winner, Camillo D'Urso Charitable Support Award

Emma Crotty, Winner, Hilda Monaghan P RN, PhD, FNP-BC Support Award

Clare Pachuta, Winner, Joseph L. Nunziata Award for Creativity & Service

Darrell Walsh, Presenter, Chair, Pelham Civic Association Community Awards Program