The Women of Distinction Award is an annual accolade given to a select number of nominated individuals in the 19th Assembly District. They are given to volunteers, hard workers and champions of their respective communities.
This year, 13 women were honored at Adelphi University by Assemblyman Ed Ra on Sept. 22. It was the 11th annual ceremony.
Two women from West Hempstead were honored this year, Maureen Mahoney and Juliette Giorgio. Mahoney is the president of the West Hempstead Community Support Association and a well-known community volunteer. She was not present at the award ceremony, but received her award at the West Hempstead Person of the Year ceremony.
Mahoney joined the WHCSA almost 10 years ago, serving as a board member and treasurer before being elected president. Beyond her official roles, she is “Deeply proud of her ability to address community concerns, find solutions, and engage others in volunteerism,” Ra said.
“I guess what distinguishes me is that I can be approached and if I don’t have the answer I try to get the answer for people,” Mahoney. “I try to do what’s best for the total community.”