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Congratulations to the Beacon Awards Class of 2022

As nominations poured in for the 2022 Beacon Awards, we were struck by the incredible pool of worthy candidates. We received a record number of nominations, and you told us stories about the amazing people you know.

Selfless. Caring. Compassionate. Giving. Loving. Passionate.

These are just some of the words that appeared over and over again as nominations flooded in over the last three months.

The nominees are a testament to the communities we are privileged to live, work, and play in. Since its inception in 2013, the Beacon Awards have aimed to shine a broader, shoreline-wide spotlight on some of our neighbors in the community who contribute so much of themselves. These individuals help make our communities the remarkable places we know and love. And the flood of nominations received each year continue to prove that we aren’t alone in being utterly humbled by the selfless contributions made by some of our most humble neighbors. Selecting 15 winners from such a worthy pool of candidates continues to be one of our toughest jobs.

Now in its 10th year, the Beacon Awards have celebrated more than 100 special individuals. Past winners have selflessly stepped up to fulfill the shoreline community’s promise as a place of opportunity, well-being, and safety for all. This year’s winners are no exception.

We are honored to have the opportunity to honor 15 more awardees at a gala event on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at WoodWinds. This year’s winners are Laura Burban, Pam Cyrus, Billy DiCrosta, Neil Fuentes, Joe Genua, Timothy Haut, Jane Leamon, Beth Loud, Gary McCauley, Mike Neff, Andrea Panullo, Kristen Russo, Ginger Vickstrom, Valerie Votto, and Judy Zamecnik.

Tickets for this year’s gala go are currently on sale, and tickets can be purchased at www.beaconawardsct.com/tickets. We hope you will join us as we celebrate the generosity of these 15 wonderful individuals from across our shoreline.

We are extremely thankful to everyone who submitted a nomination for this year’s class. You helped shine a light on the kindness of so many within our towns. We also extend our thanks to all our sponsors for helping make the Beacon Awards possible. Thanks also go out to all of our past winners and nominees. We are so pleased to be able to celebrate you and all you have done within our communities. The Beacon Awards are a success because of you.

Congratulations to our 2022 Beacon Award winners!