14 students, 3 adults to be honored at county’s Youth Recognition Banquet

Posted 21 May 2025 at 8:07 pm

Press Release, Orleans County Youth Bureau

ALBION – The Orleans County Youth Bureau is inviting the public to join in celebrating young people, youth workers and youth volunteers who will be honored at the 43rd Annual Youth Recognition Banquet.

The event will take place on Thursday, June 5, at White Birch Golf Course in Lyndonville.  Doors to open at 6 p.m., with the program starting at 6:15 p.m. Tickets are $25 and reservations must be made by May 25.  To register, please email OrleansCountyYouthBureau@OrleansCountyNY.gov or call 585-589-2740.

The 2025 Youth Recognition Awards honor those young people who have performed outstanding service for our community and/or have assumed an extraordinary role within their families by helping to support themselves.  Receiving awards are:

  • Morgan Bidwell
  • Theresa Biesinger
  • Kylee Dann
  • Madison Davis
  • MacKenzie Fiorito
  • Noah Fox
  • Grace Goodrich
  • Garrett Koch
  • Karter May
  • Makenzie McGrath
  • Christena Molina
  • Aidan Oberther
  • Hannah Rowland
  • Keira Zambito

In addition to the youth recognition awards, Saul Harrison will receive the Helen Brinsmaid Award, given to an Orleans County youth-serving professional, in a paid position, whose work surpasses normal expectations.

Katherine Anderson and Pastor Al Wilson will receive the Eileen Heye Adult Volunteer Recognition Award, presented to an adult who serves the youth of Orleans County in a volunteer setting.

“I hope members of the public will consider joining us at this event as we shine a spotlight on some young people doing some amazing things, as well as honor adults who are dedicated to working with our youth,” said Jack Welch, chief administrative officer for Orleans County.