Somers Resident Businesswomen Among Honorees at Annual Philanthropy Awards Breakfast

The Association of Development Officers has announced the list of honorees at their annual Philanthropy Awards Breakfast, and Keeva Young-Wright of Somers has been named Fundraiser of the Year.

Young-Wright is president of the Northern Westchester Hospital Foundation.

The Association of Development Officers is a volunteer-driven nonprofit that promotes excellence in fundraising and philanthropy throughout the Hudson Valley region. The breakfast, usually attended by 300 or more people from the region’s nonprofits, plus elected officials and corporate leaders, celebrates the impact philanthropy has on local communities.

“Keeva’s professionalism and dedication to both the community and the hospital make her a valued part of our team, and are characteristics of the wonderful staff who comprise our Foundation,” said Joel Seligman, President and CEO, Northern Westchester Hospital, in a written statement. “We’re extremely proud that she is being honored by the Association of Development Officers with the Fundraiser of the Year award.”

At the breakfast, ADO will honor five people and businesses for their dedication and commitment:

• Fundraiser of the Year: Keeva Young-Wright, Northern Westchester Hospital Foundation
• Board Member of the Year: Vic Leviatin, WISE Services
• Future Leader of the Year: Ezra Werlinich
• Community Partner Award: O’Connor Davies
• Peter J. Gallagher Award for Leadership & Service to ADO: Paula Barbag, CFRE, Consulting for a Cause

“I am beyond humbled to receive this award from the Association of Development Officers,” said Young-Wright. “I am so fortunate to live in this community and work at Northern Westchester Hospital because both have such a strong culture of philanthropy. Additionally, I have the great privilege of working with the most dedicated healthcare professionals, an incredibly committed Foundation Board and Board of Trustees and a fundraising staff who come to work every day with the goal of helping to make our hospital stronger for our community. It is truly inspiring.”

The breakfast will be held at Tappan Hill in Tarrytown March 11.

PHOTO courtesy Northern Westchester Hospital