Local Leaders Recognized for Breaking Glass Ceilings, Giving Back to their Communities
by Contributor | June 1, 2017 8:11 am
State Senator Patty Ritchie recognized 30 “Women of Distinction” for their contributions to our region at a special ceremony held recently at the Riveredge Resort in Alexandria Bay.
Pictured in the back row from left to right are: Patti Pastella, LouAnne King, Amy Austin, Michelle Capone, Rhonda Foote, Adrienne Alteri, Katherine Stackel, Pamela Caraccioli, Dr. Maja Gray, Kelly Flanagan-Hall, Sarah Cox, Caitlin Hill, Nicole Alman, Joey Marie Horton, Margaret Kastler (accepting on behalf of Marietta Holley), David Gardner (accepting on behalf of Bonnie (Austin) Gardner and Senator Patty Ritchie.
The “Women of Distinction” program honors women’s history in the Empire State by recognizing outstanding leaders from the present who are achieving success in their careers, devoting time to volunteer causes in their communities and more.
“From those who are breaking glass ceilings in their careers and others who give countless hours to local volunteer organizations, to women holding elected office and those who have met life’s challenges head on with strength, grace and determination, this year’s honorees represent a wide variety of ages, talents and professions,” said Senator Ritchie. “While they are all unique, they have one very important thing in common—and that’s that they have made a difference in the lives of so many people in our region.”
Those honored include:
Oswego County
Emily Bradshaw
Pamela Caraccioli
Peggy Manchester
Jefferson County
Nicole Alman
Adrienne Alteri
Amy Austin
Michelle Capone
Karen Clark
Sarah Cox
Kelly Flanagan-Hall
Rhonda Foote
Bonnie (Austin) Gardner
Dr. Maja Gray
Sylvia Stuber Heap
Constance Hoard
Marietta Holley
Joey Marie Horton
Amy McEathron
Katherine Stackel
Tonia Stephenson
Kathy Webster
St. Lawrence County
Annette Carlisi Craig
Samantha M. Curtis
Sally White Hartman
Caitlin Hill
LouAnne King
Laurie Marr
Deborah Miller
Patti Pastella
Carrie Tuttle
In addition to recognizing honorees, the ceremony also featured performances by the quartet “For Heaven’s Sake,” as well as Gavin Taylor, a student at Alexandria Central who sang the National Anthem.
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