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July 6, 2009

Leadership Lackawanna graduates 25, presents awards

The 25 graduates of the Leadership Lackawanna Class of 2009 were recognized on Thursday, June 25 in a ceremony held at Lackawanna College. The program included service project presentations, award recognitions, presentation of the 25 graduates and the introduction of the Leadership Lackawanna Class of 2010 which will include 34 local professionals.

The Class of 2009 completed four service projects benefiting organizations within Lackawanna County including-

· The Restoration of Hanlon’s Grove at Nay Aug Park

· Team SCOLA

· Future L.I.N.K. benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of NEPA

· Northeast Regional Cancer Institute Survivors’ Park at McDade Park Revitalization

The 2009 graduates are:

Nicole Alaimo, Moses Taylor Hospital

Carolyn Augustyn, CIGNA Healthcare

Lee G. Borthwick, Pennoni Associates Inc.

Karen Pigga-Capulish, Johnson College

Kristie G. Ceruti, The Abington Journal

Shannon T. Cross, Outlook Construction

Madeline M. Levy Cruz, McCann School of Business and Technology

Bruce D’Arienzo, Sanofi Pasteur

Stacey Frantz, CIGNA Healthcare

Ashley L. Fetterman, Lackawanna College

Pedro J. Gonzalez, The Latin Culture Diversity Center

Christina Hitchcock, The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce

Theresa J. Kaplan, SBDC The University of Scranton

Ken Knelly, Baptist Bible College and Seminary

Katie Leonard, Johnson College

Barry T. Linger, The Commonwealth Medical College

Tammy Manka, Marywood University

Teresa Mislinski, Keystone Community Resources

Tiffany O’Hara, Devereux Foundation

J. Miguel Ortigosa, Procter & Gamble

Elizabeth L. Rightor, The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce

Kristen L. Sampson, American Red Cross of Lackawanna County

David L. Stchur, Prudential Retirement

Brian M. West, Prizm Asset Management Company

Jessica L. West, Keystone College

Awards were also presented at the ceremony to both current participants and alumni of the program. Kristie Grier Ceruti of The Abington Journal was awarded the “Shining Star” Award for displaying above-average dedication to the program.

“It was a moment I will always remember,” said Ceruti. “I was really surprised to win the Shining Star award, because during the entire year I felt surrounded by so many people who were enthusiastic about the program and dedicated to their projects.”

The 2009 “Class Leader of the Year” award was presented to Baptist Bible College’s Ken Knelly. The “Class Leader of the Year” Award is presented to a true advocate of the Leadership Lackawanna program, his group project and the well-being of the community.

“It is quite an honor to be selected. I appreciate the recognition by my peers, each of whom has made meaningful contributions to the community through their group service projects. Leadership Lackawanna is a terrific program. For each of us, it opens up new understanding about many great organizations as well as many needs across the county,” said Knelly.

The Leadership Lackawanna alumni association also presented the “Alumni Leader of the Year Award.” Lisa Marie Hall (’07) of the University of Scranton Small Business Development Center received the award for embodying the philosophies of Leadership Lackawanna and using her experiences for the betterment of the community.

“I’m honored to receive the Alumni Leader of the Year Award,” said Hall. “My Leadership Lackawanna experience had such a positive impact on my life and I consider myself lucky to have the opportunity to stay involved with the program.”

For more information regarding the Leadership Lackawanna program, log on to www.leadershiplackawanna.com, or contact Nicole Barber at 570.342.7711 or at nbarber@scrantonchamber.com.

Recipients of the Leadership Lackawanna Shining Star, Class Leader of the Year and Alumni Leader of the Year awards with their trophies following the June 25 ceremony. Shown, from left: Kristie Grier Ceruti, Ken Knelly and Lisa Marie Hall