Long Beach student receives leadership award from Nassau BOCES

Karina Licitra, a student within the Long Beach School District, has been honored with the Dr. Robert R. Dillon Exemplary Citizenship and Leadership Award by the Nassau BOCES Educational Foundation.

This award is part of the new Dr. Robert R. Dillon Awards, which recognize students for their leadership skills and ability to build positive relationships in school and the community.

The Dr. Robert R. Dillon Awards were established in memory of Dr. Robert R. Dillon, the former Nassau BOCES District superintendent, who died last summer. Donations in his honor have exceeded $13,000, funding scholarships and special student awards at Nassau BOCES school and program completion ceremonies.

“These awards recognize and honor Dr. Dillon’s commitment to ensuring that all students be provided with equal opportunities and serve as a reminder of his passion for education,” said Anthony Fierro, chairperson of the foundation and chief administrator of the Nassau BOCES Department of Facilities Services and Capital Projects.

There are three categories of awards: the Dr. Robert R. Dillon Core Values Champion Award, given to students who exemplify Nassau BOCES core values such as compassion and integrity, the Dr. Robert R. Dillon Exemplary Citizenship and Leadership Award, given to students who demonstrate outstanding leadership and citizenship, and the Dr. Robert R. Dillon Outstanding Teamwork Award, given to students who excel in teamwork.

Each winner received a $100 scholarship and a certificate.

Licitra attends the Nassau BOCES Center for Community Adjustment. Her leadership and ability to build strong relationships have made an impact on her peers and the community, winning her the award.

The Nassau BOCES Educational Foundation is a non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities for all students participating in Nassau BOCES schools, services, or programs.

The foundation funds projects and initiatives that fall outside the agency’s regular budget and actively pursues donations, grants, and government support to further its goals.

Nassau BOCES provides advanced educational programs for learners of all ages and abilities. It offers cost-effective services to school districts and municipalities, supporting student success in various fields including alternative education, the arts, special education, and career and technical training.

Additionally, Nassau BOCES offers adult education programs and plays a key role in enhancing the Long Island economy. Their professional development efforts improve teaching across the region, and their technology services support the infrastructure of many local school districts. As a leader in educational reform, Nassau BOCES helps shape the future of education in the county.

For more information about Nassau BOCES and its programs, visit NassauBoces.org.