Greater Pittston YMCA holds annual dinner, presents community awards

WILKES-BARRE — The Greater Pittston YMCA held its annual dinner Wednesday, Nov. 2 at the Keystone Grand Ballroom of Mohegan Sun Casino.

The Master of Ceremonies for the event was be Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Patrick member Shawn Casey.

This year’s winners included: Ed Ackerman, Lifetime Achievement Award; Patrick Hadley and Santino Ferreti of Main Street Realty, Corporate Distinction Award; Barbara A. Sciandra and Qiana Lehman of Paint Pittston Pink, YMCA Spirit of Community Award; Ronald Faust, Sam Milazzo Volunteer of the Year; Madeline Dworak, James & Jean Yates Youth Leadership Award.

This year’s recipients were all selected for their leadership and service to the community through volunteer activities that bring about positive social change throughout all of Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Pittston City Mayor Jason Klush, far right, introduces the Corporate Distinction Award recipients, Santino Ferretti, far left, and Patrick Hadley of Main Street Realty, during the Greater Pittston YMCA’s annual dinner Nov. 2. Standing next to Klush is Shawn Casey, the master of ceremonies for the evening.

https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/web1_YMCA-Awards-4.jpgPittston City Mayor Jason Klush, far right, introduces the Corporate Distinction Award recipients, Santino Ferretti, far left, and Patrick Hadley of Main Street Realty, during the Greater Pittston YMCA’s annual dinner Nov. 2. Standing next to Klush is Shawn Casey, the master of ceremonies for the evening. Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

District Magistrate Alexandra Kokura Kravitz congratulates Pat Hadley, one-half of the Great Pittston YMCA Corporate Distinction Award with partner Santino Ferretti of Main Street Realty. Behind Kravitz, from left, are Luzerne Co. Judge Tom Burke, U.S. Magistrate Judge Joseph Saporito, and state Rep. Michael Carroll, who gathered at Mohegan Sun Pocono for the Greater Pittston YMCA annual dinner Nov. 2.

https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/web1_YMCA-Awards-1.jpgDistrict Magistrate Alexandra Kokura Kravitz congratulates Pat Hadley, one-half of the Great Pittston YMCA Corporate Distinction Award with partner Santino Ferretti of Main Street Realty. Behind Kravitz, from left, are Luzerne Co. Judge Tom Burke, U.S. Magistrate Judge Joseph Saporito, and state Rep. Michael Carroll, who gathered at Mohegan Sun Pocono for the Greater Pittston YMCA annual dinner Nov. 2. Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

Ed Ackerman, center, Greater Pittston YMCA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, is shown with family members Sheila Kern, left, Bob Ackerman, back, and Masha Ackerman, right.

https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/web1_YMCA-Awards-2.jpgEd Ackerman, center, Greater Pittston YMCA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, is shown with family members Sheila Kern, left, Bob Ackerman, back, and Masha Ackerman, right. Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

Barbara Sciandra, left, and Atty. Qiana Lehman accept the Greater Pittston YMCA Spirit of Community Award for their effort with the Paint Pittston Pink campaign to raise funds for breast cancer research.

https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/web1_YMCA-Awards-5.jpgBarbara Sciandra, left, and Atty. Qiana Lehman accept the Greater Pittston YMCA Spirit of Community Award for their effort with the Paint Pittston Pink campaign to raise funds for breast cancer research. Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

Ron Faust, recipient of the Sam Milazzo Volunteer of the Year Award, sits next to the James & Jean Youth Leadership Award winner, Madeline Dworak during the Greater Pittston YMCA annual dinner Nov. 2.

https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/web1_YMCA-Awards-3.jpgRon Faust, recipient of the Sam Milazzo Volunteer of the Year Award, sits next to the James & Jean Youth Leadership Award winner, Madeline Dworak during the Greater Pittston YMCA annual dinner Nov. 2. Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch