Re-Cap: 1st 34th Virtual Annual Community Builders Tribute & Awards Gala.
What Success! Our 1st Virtual 34th Annual Community Builders Award Gala, Streamed Live via Facebook, at the beautiful luxurious #RockawayHotel, Friday, May 14th from 4pm to 6pm, honoring the Class of 2020 Community Builders Award and Chairwoman’s Award, recognising our:
Community Builders Award
- Yvette Greene-Dennis, The Crescent Companies
- Hersh K. Parekh, Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
- Randy Hall, Influence Activewear
- Jason Pierre, Penninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School
- Palmina Whelan, American Airlines (Retired)
RDRC Chairwoman’s Award
- Reverend Evan D. Grey, Sr., Pastor Macedonia Baptist Church
- Elaine Short, Far Rockaway NAACP (Retired).
See photos highlighting evenings Gala, honouring those influentials, supporting RDRC’s goal: investing in the precious people of the Rockaway’s, quality of life, and the communities economic developmental growth. Video to follow.
The event was FREE, streamed live on Facebook, to share RDRC’s honorees, connecting socially to Queens residents, businesses, friends, and family. Stay connected, like us on Rockaway Development & Revitalization Facebook page, and follow us on Instagram @Farrocklive.
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