Four Atlantic County residents will be recognized for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the community at the 35th annual Donald J. Sykes Awards ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at Harbor Pines Golf Club in Egg Harbor Township.
Each October the county celebrates Disability Awareness Month with the presentation of awards to individuals with disabilities who were nominated by area organizations, family or friends for their positive attitudes, personal accomplishments and their success in enriching the lives of others.
The ceremony is presented as a cooperative effort of the Atlantic County Division of Intergenerational Services and the Atlantic County Disability Advisory Board.
Established by the county in 1989, the ceremony was later named in memory of Donald J. Sykes, a longtime community advocate and former chairman of the county’s Disabled Citizens Advisory Board.
“Over the past 35 years, we have had the great pleasure to present this award to 150 county residents,” County Executive Dennis Levinson said in a news release. “This event serves as a lasting tribute to Donny Sykes and all those who have been honored in his memory. We proudly recognize and thank them all.”
This year’s honorees include:
Lauren Brown of Mays Landing, Augustus “Gus” Harmon of Pleasantville, Jelani “JJ” Hayes of Pomona, and Sarah Hendrixson of Egg Harbor Township.
For more information about the Donald J. Sykes Awards ceremony, contact 609-645-7700 ext. 4386. (TTY, please use 711).
For information on disability services, contact the Atlantic County Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) at 1-888-426-9243.
