Southington Advocate Awarded Major Community Service Honor

SOUTHINGTON, CT — Longtime community advocate Dawn Miceli has been awarded the 2025 Southington UNICO Gold Medal Award in recognition of decades of service and leadership in the community.

Miceli was honored during a recent ceremony at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville, where community members gathered to celebrate her contributions to Southington through civic, cultural and volunteer initiatives.

State Rep. Chris Poulos, D-Southington, attended the event and praised Miceli's longstanding commitment to the town.

In a statement, Poulos said Miceli's work has benefited Southington through organizations and initiatives including Southington Community Cultural Arts, the Southington Drive-In, open space preservation efforts, local government service and numerous volunteer activities.

"Southington is a better place because of her dedication and passion for giving back," Poulos said.

The UNICO Gold Medal Award is presented annually to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the community through service and leadership.

Poulos also noted that UNICO's motto, "Service Above Self," reflects the example Miceli has set through her years of involvement in local causes and organizations.

The award recognizes a legacy of community engagement that has touched a wide range of projects and initiatives throughout Southington.

For more information on the Southington UNICO civic organization, click on this link.