2024 Annual Meeting

Annual Meeting & Awards Presentation Celebrates Employment Excellence

NYSID’s kickoff to the 50th year of “advancing employment and other opportunities for individuals with disabilities and qualified veterans” held center stage on Wednesday, October 23.

Member Agencies, Corporate Partners, special guests, business associates, and numerous other supporters were on hand to hear Board Chair Patrick Bardsley and President & CEO Maureen O’Brien review the past year of challenges and opportunities.

As always, the accomplishments of deserving organizations and individuals who inspire NYSID’s mission were recognized.

This year’s theme of “50 Years of Forging Futures” will be celebrated throughout the next year, with special events along the way. Much more to come!

Please enjoy the stories of the 2024 honorees: 

NYSID Champion

New York Alliance for Inclusion & Innovation

 

Member Agency of the Year

Peak Performers

Theodore Stefanik-Corah, Employee of the Year

 

Corporate Partner of the Year

Austin Air Systems

Hector Brito, Employee of the Year

                              

State Government Customer of the Year

NYS Department of Labor

 

Local Government Customer of the Year

Town of Hempstead

 

Outstanding Performance Award

Paul Himes, The Arc Lexington

Tylisha Richardson, Fedcap Rehabilitation Services

 


Annual Meeting & Awards Presentation Celebrates Employment Excellence

NYSID’s kickoff to the 50th year of “advancing employment and other opportunities for individuals with disabilities and qualified veterans” held center stage on Wednesday, October 23.

Member Agencies, Corporate Partners, special guests, business associates, and numerous other supporters were on hand to hear Board Chair Patrick Bardsley and President & CEO Maureen O’Brien review the past year of challenges and opportunities.

As always, the accomplishments of deserving organizations and individuals who inspire NYSID’s mission were recognized.

This year’s theme of “50 Years of Forging Futures” will be celebrated throughout the next year, with special events along the way. Much more to come!

Please enjoy the stories of the 2024 honorees: 

NYSID Champion

New York Alliance for Inclusion & Innovation

 

Member Agency of the Year

Peak Performers

Theodore Stefanik-Corah, Employee of the Year

 

Corporate Partner of the Year

Austin Air Systems

Hector Brito, Employee of the Year

                              

State Government Customer of the Year

NYS Department of Labor

 

Local Government Customer of the Year

Town of Hempstead

 

Outstanding Performance Award

Paul Himes, The Arc Lexington

Tylisha Richardson, Fedcap Rehabilitation Services