Sept. 28, 2016 - County Executive Robert P. Astorino announced that the Westchester County Youth Bureau is accepting nominations for the 2016 Rosemarie Siragusa Memorial Youth Service Award, which recognizes adults age 21 and over who have made major contributions towards the youth in their communities through volunteerism. The deadline for submissions is Oct. 24.
“Westchester County is home to so many dedicated volunteers whose work makes a lasting impact on the lives of our children,” Astorino said. “We look forward to announcing this year’s winner, who will no doubt highlight Rosemarie Siragusa’s legacy of caring for our county’s youth.”
The selected recipient will be honored during a meeting of the Westchester County Youth Board on Nov. 16 in White Plains.
For more than 25 years, Rosemarie Siragusa volunteered as an advocate for youth, particularly in the area of education. She was a founder and chairman of the Westchester County Youth Board, was involved in the local, county and state levels of the PTA, and served as president of the Yonkers Council of PTAs. Siragusa was also a trustee and officer of the Yonkers Board of Education.
Nomination forms for the 2016 Rosemarie Siragusa Memorial Youth Service Award can be obtained online. Nominations must be returned to the Westchester County Youth Bureau no later than Oct. 24, 2016. Submissions may be sent either by e-mail to Veronica Vargas at or by mail to:
Westchester County Youth Bureau
Attn: Veronica Vargas
112 East Post Road – Third Floor
White Plains, NY 10601
For more information, contact Veronica Vargas by e-mail at at or by phone at (914) 995-3918.