Awards Presented at Spring Benefit

Saturday evening’s climax was a gala dinner and dance, which included the presentation of awards to honor those who provide outstanding support for Benedictine’s mission. Eleanor DeSio presented Mike and Anna Mallas, of Brooklyn, NY, with the Father Murray Award for their many years of service. Mike and Anna, parents of an Open Community client, are key contributors to Benedictine, especially in leading the way for their entire extended family and community in support. The Volunteer of the Year Award went to the Students of St. Anselm’s College. Young people from this Catholic liberal arts college in Manchester, NH, regularly serve volunteer hands-on internships in Ridgely, enriching their own as well as Benedictine’s students’ lives.

Eleanor DeSio (center) presenting the Father Murray Award to Anna and Mike Mallas