CELEBRATING LABOR'S COMMITMENT TO OUR COMMUNITY
On Wednesday, June 4, United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes, in partnership with AFL-CIO Community Services Committee, hosted the annual Labor Recognition Dinner. We celebrated Labor’s commitment to our community and honored our 2025 Community Service Award winners and UCAN graduates. The event was held at AFSCME Council 66 and sponsored by Teamsters Local 118.
Congratulations to the 2025 Community Service Award Winners
The Richard M. Downey Heart of Gold Award
Christina Christman, Federation of Social Workers
In recognition of generosity and volunteerism on behalf of organized labor to make the Greater Rochester and Finger Lakes region a better place to live, work, and raise a family.
Bob Flavin Community Service Award
Tim Barbeto, Teamsters Local 118
In recognition of spirit of community, collaboration, and generosity to the Greater Rochester and Finger Lakes region on behalf of organized labor.
Ray Samson Labor Legacy Award
Dan Kuntz, Laborers Local 435
In recognition of longtime philanthropy and exceptional commitment to the Greater Rochester and Finger Lakes region on behalf of organized labor.
Labor's Hometown Hero Award
Makayla Mottler and Megan Williams, Wayne County CSEA
In recognition of bravery and unwavering dedication of silent heroes who protect others in moments of crisis.
Congratulations to the UCAN Class of 2025
Reesheemah Brown, Federation of Social Workers, IUE-CWA 81381
Christina Christman, Federation of Social Workers, IUE-CWA 81381
Bradley Conner, Communications Workers of America, Local 1170
Rebecca Gordon, Communications Workers of America, Local 1170
Michelle Guthrie, United Auto Workers, Local 1097
Kassandra Krueger, National Association of Letter Carriers, Branch 210
Scott Longdue, Federation of Social Workers, IUE-CWA 81381
Christian Matagne ,Communications Workers of America, Local 1170
Mosie Mcclain, United Auto Workers, Local 1097
Edward Newman, Federation of Social Workers, IUE-CWA 81381
Bernadette Piccininni, Federation of Social Workers, IUE-CWA 81381
Enrica Powell, United Auto Workers, Local 1097
Joyce Prescott, Federation of Social Workers, IUE-CWA 81381
Scott Rauchfuss, National Association of Letter Carriers, Branch 210
Matt Sorber, Communications workers of America, Local 1170
Aaron Stormo, Teamsters, Local 118
Gary Thompson, United Auto Workers, Local 1097
Natisha Womack-Morris, Federation of Social Workers, IUE-CWA81381
Thank you to our event sponsors
