2025 Recognizing Excellence Annual Awards
Tonight, Hudson Milestones honors the recipients of our Recognizing Excellence Annual Awards. These awards provide an opportunity for Hudson Milestones to formally acknowledge many of the organizations and individuals who help the agency to continue to provide quality services to people with intellectual/developmental disabilities throughout Hudson County. The recipients of the awards were chosen from a large number of impressive nominees submitted in each award category. Final selections were made by Hudson Milestones’ Board of Directors.
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The Chandelier Charity Organization of the Year Award honors a community volunteer group that has actively supported the work of Hudson Milestones as well as the individuals within our programs. This year’s recipient is Robbins Reef Yacht Club.
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The Deborah Lorenzetti Professional of the Year Award honors a staff member of Hudson Milestones who has demonstrated outstanding sensitivity and the ability to provide quality services which results in increased independence for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. It is presented in honor of former Chief Executive Officer, Deborah Lorenzetti. This year’s recipient is Donna Dolan, Director of Compliance.
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The Ann Vrola Memorial Citizenship Award honors an individual who has an intellectual/developmental disability, resides in Hudson County and has distinguished him/herself by contributing to and participating fully in the community. This year’s recipient is Frank D.
- The Nat S. Amadeo Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award honors that rare individual who has over a prolonged period of years displayed outstanding and exemplary effort and commitment to people with intellectual/developmental disabilities from Hudson County. It is presented in memory of former Board Member, Nat Amadeo, Esq. This year’s recipient is Karen Gray, Hudson Milestones Board of Directors’ Secretary.