We would like to thank all of our annual recognition award winners for their tireless efforts to advance Habitat’s mission throughout the year and inspiring affiliate staff, volunteers and partners across the state.
To all of our 2023 awardees: Congratulations for your exceptional achievements, we can’t wait to see what you accomplish in the coming years!
“Mission Before Self” Award
JJ Cotter & Nash Bock, Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity
Advocacy Champion of the Year
Al Bellenchia, Columbia County Habitat for Humanity
Affordable Homeownership Advocate of the Year
The Honorable Didi Barrett, NYS Assembly, District 106 (Not pictured)
ReStore Volunteers of the Year
Jean & Doug Hathaway, Syracuse Habitat for Humanity
Construction Volunteer of the Year
Jim Bradley, Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity
Mentors of the Year
Christine Brady LaValle, Ulster County Habitat for Humanity
Shannon MacCarrick, Habitat for Humanity of Tompkins & Cortland Counties
ReStore of the Year
Hudson ReStore, Columbia County Habitat for Humanity (award accepted by by Milo Murray, ReStore employee)
Resilience Award
Steven Daniels & Joy Overacker, Steuben County Habitat for Humanity
Employee of the Year
Shay Kilner, Habitat for Humanity of Genesee County (Not pictured)
Employee of the Year
Beth Ohman, Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity
The Amy Winans “Heart of Habitat” Award
Lisa Palleschi, Syracuse Habitat for Humanity (award accepted by Syracuse Executive Director, Sarah Bruce)
Affiliate of the Year
Habitat for Humanity Capital District
Lifetime Achievement Award
Menzo Case, Habitat for Humanity of Seneca County (not pictured)
We regretfully had to present this award posthumously and in loving memory.
