Westchester County issued the following announcement on April 9.
As we all practice Social Distancing, it has led to the cancellation of many events meant to honor the good work of our neighbors, including the Westchester County Youth Board’s 2nd Annual “Shero” Awards Ceremony.
The two women recognized as “Sheros” are Lisa Syron, the Executive Director of Student Advocacy and Shirley Acevedo Buontempo, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Latino U College Access (LUCA).
County Executive George Latimer said: “While we are all dealing with the realities of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to remember that there is plenty of ‘good’ in our community – and when we get past this together – that good will shine like it never has before. I commend the members of our Youth Board on their efforts and congratulate Shirley and Lisa for this honor.”
Westchester County Youth Bureau Executive Director Dr. DaMia Harris-Madden said: “When the ‘Shero’ Awards were conceptualized, we knew there would be an extensive list of dynamic women who make a difference in children and youths’ lives on a daily basis. Although it is still difficult to select only a couple, these women reflect the Bureau and Board’s vision for innovation, diversity, equity and social justice.”
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