Nominations sought for members of Derby Hall of Fame

Shared from Derby 350 Facebook page:

"We've been posting information looking back at the current members of the Derby Hall of Fame, but it's also time to look forward and to think about new members of the Hall.

"The committee will be meeting soon to select new members in time for Derby's 351st birthday on May 13, and they are always looking for new nominations.

"Check out the criteria for membership and submit your own nominees for the 20th anniversary class at https://electronicvalley.org/derby/HallofFame/index.htm "

Seymour Public Schools seeking nominations for Teacher of Year, annual awards

From the Seymour Public Schools' Facebook page:

"Hello Seymour School Community,

"Now is the time for you to recognize a teacher by nominating him or her for the 2021-2022 Seymour Teacher of the Year.

"The form is located on our website at

https://www.seymourschools.org/board.../teacher-of-the-year

"The deadline for Teacher of the Year submissions is April 12, 2021.

"We are also accepting nominations for our District Awards until April 12, 2021.

"This is a great way to acknowledge the work of those who have contributed to our district."

Nominations sought for Seymour High School Alumnus Award

SEYMOUR - Seymour High School officials are seeking nominations for the Distinguished Seymour High School Alumnus Award. 
Criteria for the award are as follows:

1. Be a Seymour High School graduate.
2. Be out of high school twenty (20) years or more.
3. Distinguished himself/herself as a contributing member of the community/society. Make sure to include all community involvement/volunteer experience
4. Attend and accept the award at the June graduation ceremony.

Nominations are to be forwarded to the following individual by March 9:

Seymour High School
c/o Sarah LeBlanc
2 Botsford Road
Seymour, CT 06483
Fax: (203) 888-7115

Seymour High School seeks nominations for Sports Hall of Fame

Seymour High School is seeking nominations of student athletes and coaches for its 2019 Sports Hall of Fame.

Read all about it in a story by New Haven Register correspondent Jean Falbo-Sosnovich.

Nominations sought for Shelton High School Hall of Fame

SHELTON - The Shelton High School Hall of Fame Committee is seeking nominations for its third class.

The Hall of Fame was established as a way to recognize and honor in a permanent manner those who have excelled in their dedication to the school community and those who have made outstanding contributions at the school and in the world which reflect positively on Shelton High. 

The Shelton High School Hall of Fame was established in 2013 with founding members Dr. Beth Smith, principal; John Niski, athletic director; Charles Fowler, teacher and coach; Howard Gura, retired SHS administrator; Tyler Tice, student. 

After years of defining the bylaws and procedures, the inaugural class was inducted two years ago. 
Nominees fall into one of five categories recognized by the SHS Hall of Fame: Faculty/Staff/Administration; Alumni; Activities; Contributor and Groups. Faculty/Staff/Administration includes any person having been employed by Shelton High School for 10 total years of employment or retired from Shelton High School with at least 5 years of employment and being one year removed from employment at Shelton High School. Alumni include graduates of Shelton High School. Alumni shall become eligible for nomination six years after graduation from Shelton High School. 

Activities shall be defined as participants/staff of co-curricular, extra-curricular, and athletic activities that have made significant contributions to Shelton High School. Contributor includes others involved in the Shelton High School community that do not fit into the other categories, but have made significant contributions to Shelton High School. Groups include an organization, team, etc. Nominees must have shown dedication and/or made significant contributions to the school  community and/or represented the school with dignity after leaving the school. 
Nominees must have upheld the integrity of the Shelton High School way both at Shelton High School and afterwards. Nominees must have brought special recognition to themselves and/or the Shelton High School community. 

To nominate a candidate, please go to the Shelton High School website sheltonhigh.sheltonpublicschools.org. Under “About”, the Hall of Fame link has the 2019 nomination form. 

Completed packets and nomination forms are to be submitted to the SHS Hall of Fame Committee c/o the Shelton High School main office. 

Deadline for submission is Friday, March 15.


This is a press release from Dr. Beth Smith.

Nominations sought for Legacy Awards in memory of Ansonia educator

Nick Collicelli

ANSONIA - Family and friends of the late Nick Collicelli are seeking nominations for the third Annual Legacy Fund Dinner May 8. 

Awards will be presented to an individual and/or organization who best exemplifies the ideals that were essential to the life and career of Nick Collicelli - a promotion of unity, tolerance, and diversity to foster lasting change within our communities.  

Candidates from the Valley communities or whose efforts contribute to the Valley, will be chosen in the following categories:

• Educator
• Youth
• Community member
• Community organization

Nominations are due by March 15, 2019. 
To nominate a candidate, send a letter describing the nominee’s accomplishments to Chris Collicelli at collicellilegacy@gmail.com.  

Be sure to include your contact information.

Thank you.


This is a press release from Chris Collicelli.

Griffin Hospital in Derby seeks nominations for Caring Heart Award

DERBY - The Women’s Heart Wellness Committee is seeking nominations for its Annual Caring Heart Award.

This award is presented to an individual who lives or works in the Lower Naugatuck Valley, or a Valley-area organization, that has made significant contributions to the heart wellness of an individual or the community at large, and demonstrates a “Caring Heart” through actions and/or volunteerism.

Nomination forms can be downloaded at griffinhealth.org/whw and can be emailed to elisk@griffinhealth.org or faxed to 203-732-1418. 

Nominations must be received by March 8 to be eligible.

The award winners will be announced in April and presented at the Annual Women's Heart Wellness & Caring Heart Award Dinner April 24 at 5:30 p.m. Birchwoods at Oak Lane Country Club in Woodbridge. 

The featured speaker at the dinner will be Dr. Sayena Azarbar, a cardiologist with Griffin Faculty Physicians.

The Women’s Heart Wellness Committee consists of health care professionals, heart patients, and women from throughout the Valley communities. 

The primary focus of the group is to increase heart health awareness among women, empower them to love and save their hearts, and ensure they are provided the means to do so through education and rehabilitation. Membership is open to all interested persons.

Tickets for the Annual Women’s Heart Wellness Dinner and Awards Program will go on sale in February. 

To learn more, become a sponsor or make a donation, contact Eunice at 203-732-7107 or elisk@griffinhealth.org.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital. 

Nominations sought for Shelton High School Hall of Fame

SHELTON - The Shelton High School Hall of Fame Committee is seeking nominations for the Class of 2018.

The Shelton High School Hall of Fame was established as a way to recognize and honor in a permanent manner those who have excelled in their dedication to the community of Shelton High School and those who have made outstanding contributions both at Shelton High School and in the world which reflect positively upon Shelton High School.

The Shelton High School Hall of Fame was established in 2013 and the inaugural class was inducted in 2017.

Nominees fall into one of five categories recognized by the SHS Hall of Fame: Faculty/Staff/Administration; Alumni; Activities; Contributor and Groups.

Faculty/Staff/Administration includes any person having been employed by Shelton High School for 10 total years of employment or retired from Shelton High School with at least five years of employment and being one year removed from employment at Shelton High School.

Alumni include graduates of Shelton High School. 
Alumni shall become eligible for nomination six years after graduation from Shelton High School.

Activities shall be defined as participants/staff of co-curricular, extra-curricular, and athletic activities that have made significant contributions to Shelton High School. Contributor includes others involved in the Shelton High School community that do not fit into the other categories, but have made significant contributions to Shelton High School.

Groups include an organization, team, etc. Nominees must have shown dedication and/or made significant contributions to the Shelton High School community and/or represented the Shelton High School with dignity after leaving the school. 
Nominees must have upheld the integrity of the Shelton High School way both at Shelton High School and afterwards.
Nominees must have brought special recognition to themselves and/or the Shelton High School community.

To nominate a candidate, go to sheltonhigh.sheltonpublicschools.org. Under “About,” the Hall of Fame link has the 2018 nomination form.

Completed packets and nomination forms are to be submitted to the SHS Hall of Fame Committee c/o the Shelton High School main office. 

Deadline for submission is March 15.

Newsletter features author talk at Shelton Historical Society, more

Dear readers,

Our latest Valley Voice features photographer Emery Roth II addressing the Shelton Historical Society, a fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club, and more.

Thanks for reading,

Patti and Ralph

Nominees sought for award in memory of educator in Ansonia, Hamden

Human Relations Club founder Nick Collicelli addresses an inter-generational club event in August, 2014 at Doyle Senior Center in Ansonia.

Griffin Hospital in Derby seeks nominations for Caring Heart Award

DERBY - The Women’s Heart Wellness Committee at Griffin Hospital is seeking nominations for its Annual Caring Heart Award.

This award is presented to an individual who lives or works in the Lower Naugatuck Valley and has made significant contributions to the heart wellness of an individual or the community at large, and demonstrates a “Caring Heart” by his/her actions and/or volunteerism.

For a nomination form or information on how to make a nomination, contact Eunice Lisk at 203-732-7107 or whw@griffinhealth.org. Nominations must be received by March 16 to be eligible.

The award winners will be announced in April and presented at the Annual Women's Heart Wellness & Caring Heart Award Dinner April 26.

The Women’s Heart Wellness Committee consists of health care professionals, heart patients, and women from throughout the Valley communities. 

The primary focus of the group is to increase heart health awareness among women, empower them to love and save their hearts, and ensure they are provided the means to do so through education and rehabilitation. Membership is open to all interested persons.

Tickets for the Annual Women’s Heart Wellness Dinner and Awards Program will go on sale in February. 

To learn more, become a sponsor or make a donation, contact Eunice at 203-732-7107 or whw@griffinhealth.org.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Logan: Nominations sought for Veterans Hall of Fame

HARTFORD - As Vice-Chair of the legislature’s Veterans Affairs Committee, state Sen. George S. Logan, R-Ansonia, is letting the public know the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame is seeking nominations for its 2017 class.

State Sen. George Logan

Nominees must be veterans who honorably served in a branch of the military and who have been leaders in a variety of areas, such as arts, education, public service, volunteer activities, and community and business leadership.

Anyone can nominate a veteran, and the award also can be given posthumously.

Nomination packets and selection criterion can be found on the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs website under forms, or by going directly to:

http://www.ct.gov/ctva/lib/ctva/halloffame/veterans_hall_of_fame_nomination_packet_2017.pdf

All nomination packets must be received by the Office of the Commissioner of Veterans’ Affairs, 287 West Street, Rocky Hill, CT 06067, by 4 p.m. Sept. 29.

Nominations received after Sept. 29 will be automatically considered for the next year.

Questions about nominations should be directed to Tammy Marzik at 860-616-3603.

Logan represents Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany and Derby; and parts of Hamden, Naugatuck and Woodbridge. He can be reached at George.Logan@cga.ct.gov or 800 842-1421. On the web: www.SenatorGeorgeLogan.com .

This is a press release from Logan's office.

Nominations sought for Women Making a Difference in the Valley

DERBY - The Valley Women's Health Initiative is seeking nominations of area women who have made positive contributions to the community to be honored at its 17th Annual Women Making a Difference in the Valley Tribute Luncheon and Fundraiser.

The luncheon and fundraiser will be from noon-2 p.m. Oct. 5 at The Inn at Villa Bianca in Seymour. 

Over the past 16 years, more than 100 women from various walks of life who live or work in the Naugatuck Valley have been honored at this event.

Individuals, business leaders, and organizations are invited to submit nominations. Nominees should exemplify the multi-dimensional role women play in today's society as demonstrated by the contributions they have made to positively affect their community. 

Nominees must live or work in Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Naugatuck, Oxford, Seymour, or Shelton. 

Nomination forms are available on the Valley Women’s Health Initiative page on griffinhealth.org or by contacting Dorothy Gandy at dott.g@comcast.net or 203-233-7639.
Nominations must be submitted by July 31.

Selected honorees and their nominator will attend the luncheon as guests of the Valley Women's Health Initiative. Tickets will go on sale in August.

Sponsor opportunities and congratulatory advertisements in the luncheon’s souvenir program are available. Contact Gandy at dott.g@comcast.net for information. 

Proceeds are earmarked for the Valley Breast Health Care Fund, a donor-advised fund administered by the Valley Community Foundation.

Founded in 1999 with the support and leadership of Griffin Hospital, The Valley Women’s Health Initiative is comprised of members of the community working toward a common goal of improving women’s health and quality of life in the Valley. 

Its primary goal is to reach out to any person who cannot afford breast cancer screening and diagnostic imaging costs and enable them to receive it.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Shelton High School committee seeks Hall of Fame nominations

This is a press release from John Niski, director of athletics, Shelton High School.

Nominations sought for Caring Heart Awards in Valley

The Women’s Heart Wellness Committee (formerly Women & Heart Disease) is seeking nominations for its annual Caring Heart Awards. /Contributed photo

DERBY - The Women’s Heart Wellness Committee (formerly Women & Heart Disease) is seeking nominations for its Annual Caring Heart Awards.

These awards are presented to an individual and a group, organization or business that lives or works in the Lower Naugatuck Valley and has made significant contributions to the heart wellness of an individual or the community at large, and demonstrates a “Caring Heart” by their actions and/or volunteerism.

For a nomination form or information on how to make an email nomination, contact Eunice Lisk, 203-732-7107 or whw@griffinhealth.org. 

Nominations must be received by Feb. 3 to be eligible.

The award winners will be announced in February and presented at the Annual Women's Heart Wellness & Caring Heart Award Brunch March 25 from 8:30 a.m.-noon at the Griffin Hospital Dining Room, 130 Division St.

The Women’s Heart Wellness Committee consists of healthcare professionals, heart patients and women from throughout the Valley communities. 

The primary focus of the group is to increase heart health awareness among women, empower them to love and save their hearts, and ensure they are provided the means to do so through education and rehabilitation. Membership is open to all interested persons.

Tickets for the 12th Annual Women’s Heart Wellness Brunch and Awards Program event will go on sale in February. To learn more, become a sponsor or make a donation, contact 203-732-7107 or whw@griffinhealth.org.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Ansonia seeks nominations to recognize paraeducator of the year

Heart committee at Griffin Hospital in Derby seeks award nominations

DERBY - Griffin Hospital's Women’s Heart Wellness Committee (formerly Women & Heart Disease) is seeking nominations for its annual Caring Heart Awards.

These awards are presented to an individual and a group, organization or business that lives or works in the Lower Naugatuck Valley and has made significant contributions to the heart wellness of an individual or the community at large, and demonstrates a “Caring Heart” by their actions and/or volunteerism.

For a nomination form or information on how to make an email nomination, contact Eunice Lisk at 203-732-7107 or whw@griffinhealth.org. 

Nominations must be received by Feb. 5 to be eligible.

The award winners will be announced in February and presented at the Annual Women's Heart Wellness & Caring Heart Award Brunch to be held from 8:30 a.m.-noon March 12 at the Griffin Hospital Dining Room, 130 Division St.

Increase heart health awareness
The Women’s Heart Wellness Committee consists of healthcare professionals, heart patients, and women from throughout the Valley communities. 

The primary focus of the group is to increase heart health awareness among women, empower them to love and save their hearts, and ensure they are provided the means to do so through education and rehabilitation. 

Membership is open to all interested persons.

Tickets for the 11th Annual Women’s Heart Wellness Brunch and Awards Program event will go on sale in February. 

To learn more, become a sponsor or make a donation, call 203-732-7107 or email whw@griffinhealth.org.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.