FOCUS is celebrating outstanding community members on Monday, December 8th, 2025.

We know it takes all sectors and stakeholders of the community to come together and support families and their children to affect long lasting change. These awards are to recognize those efforts to support those in need in WNY and to encourage them to keep going. We have sponsorship and advertisement opportunities available for this event with a commemorative program for the evening to showcase the honorees. These very books will be provided to all guests and honorees.

PRESENTING SPONSORED BY: M WOOD ACCOUNTING

Great Food, Entertainment, Basket Raffles, Silent Auction and Award Ceremony.

ADVERTISEMENT OPTIONS

Full Page 5.5” x 8.5” $200

Half Page 5.5" x 4.25” $150

Quarter Page 2.75" x 4.25" $100

Back Cover (First Come, First Served) 5.5” x 8.5” $350

*NEW* Congratulatory Message $20

Maximum 50 Words Ex: “Congratulations Suzie on your well-deserved award! Your work does not go unnoticed and we are so proud of you. The Organization is grateful for all that you have done to ensure our success. -Board Members of X Organization

*Should you need an ad designed, please add $15 for an advertisement design fee*

Artwork, photos, logos, and images may be sent in pdf, jpg, or png format by email to: zoe@zoekaminski.com

Payment may be mailed to: FOCUS

℅ Community Impact Awards Dinner

3101 Townline Rd.

Alden, NY 14004

Deadline for ads and artwork: December 1st, 2025

Please make checks payable to: FOCUS | Online Payment Option: Select “Donate” on ForOurCommunityToday.org and include Ad/Sponsorship in the Memo

SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS

Award Sponsor $500

Program Sponsor $500

Dinner Sponsor $250

Community Sponsor $25-249

For more information regarding dinner-specific sponsorship, please contact

Zoe Kaminski at zoe@zoekaminski.com

2025 COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD HONOREES

Legacy Award - John Di Sciullo, WBBZ TV

Inspiration Award- Depew Community Center

Community Champion Award - Asst. Chief, Jonathan Ziders, Lancaster PD

Scholar Award - Janet Root, Lancaster CSD

Purple Heart of Service Award - Avi Israel, Save the Michaels of the World

Passionate for Prevention Award - Frank Scarpinato, Dept. of Health

Rising Star Award - Chloe Finlayson, Lancaster CSD

Emerging Leader Award - Cassie Puglisi, Prevention Specialist at WNY United

Next Generation Award - Gwen Mysiak, PUNT Foundation, WNY Compassion Connection

Mission in Motion - Rich Jureller, VP Community Relations, Buffalo Sabres

Saint of Servanthood - Nekia Kemp, Ex. Dir. Police Athletic League of Buffalo

2024 COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD HONOREES

Legacy Award - Bank on Buffalo

Inspiration Award - Paula D'Amico, Channel 7 WKBW

Trailblazer Award - Senator Patrick Gallivan, NYS Senator 60th District

Community Champion Award - Tops Friendly Markets

Scholar Award - George Brimmer (Lancaster CSD)

Purple Heart of Service Award - Colleen Babcock, Horizon Health Services

Passionate for Prevention Award - Vanita Jamison, The Prevention Council of Erie County

Rising Star Award - Emmit Hunter, Depew Schools

Emerging Leader Award - Aubrey Corbett, Depew Schools Grad

Next Generation Award - Dwight Lowe, Home Beneath our Feet

Mission in Motion - Tara Ellis, FeedMore WNY

Saint of Servanthood - Prince of Prince Lutheran Church

2023 COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD HONOREES

Legacy Award - Chick Fil A (Transit & Losson)

Inspiration Award - M Wood Accounting

Trailblazer Award - Congressman Langworthy

Community Champion Award - Skoob's Village Grille

Scholar Award - Jay Lupini -Depew HS Principal

Purple Heart Award - Cheryll Moore-ECDH

Passionate for Prevention Award - Jodie Altman- KEDS

Rising Star Award - Gianna Ryniec, Depew HS

Emerging Leader Award - Zoe Kaminski, Canisius College

Next Generation Award - Kate Glaser, Hope Rises Network

Mission in Motion - Trina Burruss, United Way

Saint of Servanthood - Sister Johnice, Response to Love Center

2022 COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD HONOREES

Maryalice Demler: Channel 2 News Anchor

Carrie Meyer: Independent Health Foundation

Deb Glowny: Bank on Buffalo

Sally Yageric: Retired Erie County Prevention Council

Mark Sterlace: ITAC Addiction Prevention Coalition, and Grace Comm. Church

Mindy Nowak: Hairshop 777, Parent Volunteer

Andy Privetera: Chick-fil-A (Transit & Losson)

Eileen Cartonia: Depew HS & Academy of Finance

Mitch Martin: Erie County Sheriff Community Services

Al Robinson: Rebecca Rose Recovery House & Erie County Opiate Task Force

Jeff Kupka: Depew-Lancaster Boys & Girls Club

Lynn Rybak: Town of Cheektowaga

Community Impact Awards Reception and Annual Fundraiser