The Catskill Chronicle

Story and photos by Carol Montana

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY (March 25, 2015) – On Sunday, March 22, the Professional Women of Sullivan County held their 2015 Woman of the Year  and Distinguished Service Award Gala at the Eagle’s Nest in Bloomingburg.

2015 marks the 36th year this for these awards, and this year the awards went to Sullivan County Board of Elections Commissioner Ann Prusinski and Associate Professor of Business & Culinary Arts Diane Riegal, respectively.

The attendees were welcomed by Professional Women members Janet Carey and Lois DeStefano.

Each of the recipients received certificates of achievement from representatives of Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther and State Senator John Bonacic. Sullivan County Legislator Cora Edwards invited former legislators Sam Wohl and Ron Hiatt to join her for the legislative presentation.

Professional Women Vice President Amy Colon presented a tribute to Women in History.

And after the acceptance speeches by Prusinski and Riegal, Professional Women President Adrianna Mayson Greco delivered the closing remarks.

During the previous 36 years that the Gala dinner has been held, over 200 scholarships have been given out by the Professional Women with the proceeds from the event.

Below are some additional photos from the event. Click on the following link to see or purchase photos of Professional Women of Sullivan County 36th Annual Women of the Year event.