The Schenectady County Legislature announced the winners of the 2024 Hon. Karen B. Johnson Schenectady County Older New Yorker of the Year awards, which are sponsored by the Schenectady County Department of Senior and Long Term Care Services. The awards were presented at the County’s annual Harvest Festival for seniors.
The awards were created to recognize older adults in the community who have offered their time and experience to worthwhile projects or causes, either through professional or volunteer efforts. The Senior and Long Term Care Services Advisory Council voted to rename the award in 2019 after Karen B. Johnson, who previously served on the Council and was a liaison between the Department of Senior and Long Term Care Services and the County Legislature.
“We are proud to honor the 2024 recipients of the Hon. Karen B. Johnson Older New Yorker of the Year awards,” said Schenectady County Legislator Michelle Ostrelich, Chair of the Health, Housing & Human Services Committee. “These individuals have made a lasting impact on our community through their dedication and service, and we are grateful for the time and energy they have given to help others.”
2024 Schenectady County Older New Yorker of the Year Awardees:
For Outstanding Contributions to our Community
Beth Kissinger
Linda Reinhart
Betsy Sandberg
Pauline Williams
2024 Schenectady County Hon. Karen B. Johnson Lifetime Achievement Award
Theodore ‘Ted’ Feurer
2024 Schenectady County Older New Yorker Awardee
Angelo ‘Buddy’ DeFelippo III