Jericho resident named “Woman of Distinction” Town seeks nominations to honor local veterans

The Town of Oyster Bay is accepting nominations in order to honor veterans at the Town’s “Salute to America” Celebration scheduled for Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. at TOBAY Beach. Residents are invited to nominate extraordinary individuals who have made a positive difference in our veteran communities.

The Town of Oyster Bay recently honored ten residents as “Women of Distinction” at a special ceremony.

The Town of Oyster Bay recently hosted a special ceremony to recognize exceptional women who have significantly given back to the community. This year’s ceremony recognized 10 “Women of Distinction” who live and work throughout the Town of Oyster Bay. Among the honorees was Madhu Minna of Jericho.

Madhu Minna volunteers with Food Rescue US Nassau, serving as volunteer site director since 2021. She is responsible for recovering fresh food that is donated or would otherwise be discarded from places including grocery stores and bakeries, and coordinating the delivery of the food items to be delivered to the homeless and food insecure throughout Long Island – 6 days a week. She also volunteers as a schedule coordinator for Rocking the Road for a cure which brings weekly groceries to breast cancer patients undergoing chemo- therapy etc.

Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated, “These extraordinary women all have outstanding qualities and have truly made our Town a better place. Together with my colleagues on the Town Board, we salute these outstanding residents for giving back to the charities, our hometown and the neighbors they love so much.”

Councilwoman Johnson, Chairperson of the Women of Distinction Committee, added “All of our honorees went above and beyond in their communities. Even with the crazy times that were upon us throughout the toughest times of the COVID pandemic, these women went even farther above and beyond. The honorees selected should take pride in their great achievements as they are true role models in their various fields and communities.”

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“The Town of Oyster Bay’s ‘Salute to America’ Celebration provides the ideal backdrop to recognize veterans and individuals who continue to actively serve in the community and advocate for issues and concerns relative to veterans. The Town is proud to recognize and honor amazing individuals who have helped to shape our communities for the better through their continuing advocacy and exemplary community service each year,” Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino said. “I hope residents will consider submitting a nomination of an individual who deserves special recognition for their continued efforts on behalf of the veteran’s community. I look forward to recognizing the efforts of outstanding individuals who have impacted the lives of our veterans in an extraordinary way yet again this year.”

Nominations are being accepted in three different categories of recognition: Veterans Volunteer of the Year (awarded to a veteran), Friend of Veterans Volunteer of the Year (awarded to a non-veteran), and Lifetime Achievement Award (awarded to a veteran or a non-veteran). All entries must include a supporting narrative describing the nominee’s on-going veterans related activities, and all nominees must be Town residents. All nominations must be postmarked no later than Monday, June 12, 2023.

Winners will be recognized as part of a special program during the “Salute to America” Celebration, a patriotic evening of top flight musical talent and fireworks, which serves as a thank you to all of our veterans and active military for protecting the freedoms we enjoy each and every day as Americans.

To submit a nomination for the Veterans Awards, please visit www. oysterbaytown.com, email kfileccia@ oysterbay-ny.gov or call (516) 797-7925 for an application.