Farmingville, NY - Supervisor Ed Romaine has announced the recipients of the 2020 Women’s Recognition Awards who will be honored at the 34th Annual Women’s Recognition Night. The event (postponed) is sponsored by the Town’s Office of Women’s Services. Nominated by members of the community, the winners either live or work in the Town of Brookhaven and have demonstrated excellence in a variety of areas. Nominations were considered by members of Brookhaven Women’s Advisory Board and selected based on resumes and letters of recommendation. The 2020 Women’s Recognition Award winners are:
Arts: Beth Giacummo-Lachacz, resident of Patchogue
Business: Anna Kirk, resident of Shirley
Community Service Professional: Ida Timmons, LMSW resident of Holtsville
Community Service Volunteer: Judith I. Betts, resident of Port Jefferson
Education: Lauren M. Roddin, resident of Holtsville
Government: Adeline M. Rosa, resident of Holbrook
Health Care Provider: Brandy Feliu, MSN, RN, resident of Coram
Law Enforcement: Investigator Sergeant Erin Meunkle, resident of Medford
Legal Profession: Leslie B. Anderson Esq., resident of East Patchogue
Medicine: Kimberly Herrera, MD resident of Setauket
Military: S.Sgt. Tatiana Garcia, resident of Brentwood
Religion: Nita Webb, resident of Bellport
Science: Dr. Crysten Blaby-Haas, resident of Miller Place
Sports: Marie Therese Turchiano, resident of Ridge
Town Board Special Commendation Awards:
Supervisor Edward P. Romaine: Debra Ann Loesch, resident of Bellport
Councilwoman Valerie M. Cartright: Sandra Krolik, resident of Setauket
Councilwoman Jane Bonner: Alisa McMorris, resident of Wading River
Councilman Kevin J. LaValle: Doreen Newman, resident of Centereach
Councilman Michael A. Loguercio: Pierina Camurati Leonardo, resident of Bellport
Councilman Neil Foley: Jennifer McNamara, resident of Blue Point
Councilman Daniel J. Panico: Cassy Caputo, resident of Center Moriches
The Town of Brookhaven’s Office of Women’s Services, a Division of the Department of Housing and Human Services, provides a variety of services for women and their families. For more information about the 34th Annual Women’s Recognition Awards Ceremony, please call 631-451-6146 or visit the Town website.
Division of Public Information * Office of the Supervisor
One Independence Hill • Farmingville • NY 11738 • Phone 631-451-6595