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'Tireless In Her Efforts': Buffalo Grove Patch Community Leader
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize unsung community leaders like Cathy Novak.

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize unsung community leaders like Cathy Novak.

Her ability to" effortlessly infuse positivity into the lives of many" is one of many reasons she should be recognized, her nominator says.
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize these often unsung community leaders and celebrate their contributions.
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize these often unsung community leaders and celebrate their contributions.
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to celebrate "community leaders" in Pennsylvania, including Newtown.
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize these often unsung community leaders and celebrate their contributions.
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize these often unsung community leaders and celebrate their contributions.
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to celebrate "community leaders" in Massachusetts, including Boston.
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to celebrate "community leaders" in Massachusetts, including Sharon.
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to celebrate "community leaders" in Massachusetts, including Milton.
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to celebrate "community leaders" in Massachusetts, including Attleboro.
Jeff Hansell is the executive director of the Belmont Media Center.
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to celebrate "community leaders" in New Jersey, including West Orange.
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to celebrate "community leaders" in New Jersey, including Millburn.
These community leaders run a Healdsburg farm and ensure that 100 percent of what is raised gets distributed to their neighbors in need.
"If every doctor were like Beth Davies, we would all be healthier and happier," a fellow non-profit member says.
"Mark Starling brings local leaders on his radio show and does yeoman services for the Asheville community," a resident says.
"Amanda Russell is using her professional experience as a marketer and influencer to change women's sports," a friend says.
A constant advocate for young women and girls throughout the region, Kim E. Fraites-Dow has had immeasurable impact in her community.
"Doug's diverse roles showcase his dedication to the community," a colleague says.
Marsha Cuddy-Brase owns a nonprofit that provides everything one may need when transitioning from homelessness to a new location.
Community leader Laura Ashley Grebe Clemens "goes above and beyond" in her public service, a nominator said.
"Kimberly is amazing, compassionate and diligent about helping homeless families," a colleague says.
"Krista has turned Polar Bears International, a nonprofit specializing in polar bears, into a Climate Change powerhouse," a colleague says.
"Rachel has dedicated her life to providing children with the skills, faith and love they need to live good lives," a relative says.
Congressman Gus Bilirakas "holds regular town meetings to find out constituents' concerns," a citizen says.
"Richedean Hills Ackbar provides loving attention and care to the elderly, pregnant women and teens," a fellow community member says.
"He has volunteered his time for over 20 years on many non-profits that preserve history and help families," a citizen says.
Spiro Tsirkas is recognized for his commitment to the community.
Jeanine DiMenna is praised for her contributions as she's asked for "nothing in return."
Drew Calvo, a firefighter, EMT and teacher, was nominated as a Community Leader on Patch.
"She is not flashy, not loud. She leads by example, and places actions behind her words. She steps up when others do not."
Stewart McVicar, of Lake in the Hills, "is raising $1,000,000 out of his basement for charity."
See why Barbara Schmith was nominated a Patch Community hero.
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize these often unsung community leaders and celebrate their contributions.
"Paul always puts his community duty's first before himself. "
Through her non-profit Art Without Walls, Sharon Lippman has been a mentor to children for about 45 years, her sister says.
"He lives and breathes Babylon Village."
"He's been doing so much for his community all these years and never asks for anything in return."
"It started with eight clients, and has escalated to feeding over 200 families."