RYE – Westchester County
honored six African-Americans for their professional and civic accomplishments
at the 18th annual Black History Month and Trailblazer Awards ceremony.
The awards are sponsored by County Executive Robert Astorino, the county
board of legislators and the county’s African-American Advisory
Board.
The 2017 Trailblazer Award honorees are:
• The Elizabeth Catlett Award for Arts and Culture – Vinnie
Bagwell
• The Betty Shabazz Award for Civic Engagement – Eddie Mac
Barnes
• The Rev. L. Alger Adams Award for Publishing – Sandra Blackwell
• The Robert C. Weaver Award for Housing – Mack Carter
• The Whitney M. Young, Jr. Award for Human Services – Nathaniel
Fields
• The Dr. Valiere Alcena Award for Health Services – Judith
Watson, RN
“Through their work in the arts, publishing, civil service and
healthcare, this year’s honorees have had a profound impact on life
in Westchester,” said Astorino. “African-Americans have contributed
immeasurably to the story of our county, and these gifted individuals
carry that legacy into the 21st century.”
