2025 SCVOA AWARDS

Each year at SCVOA’s annual Legislative Dinner & Awards Night, the Executive Board honors outstanding individuals who have contributed significantly to village life in Suffolk County.  Here are our 2025 award recipients:

SCVOA PRESIDENTIAL SERVICE AWARD

This special award was given to the outgoing president of SCVOA, Hon. Dennis Siry, with deepest appreciation for  his vision, leadership, and commitment to the villages of Suffolk County.

Dennis Siry has been involved in village government for more than 25 years. He has been mayor of the Village of Amityville since 2017 and was elected as a trustee in 2011.  Dennis served as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals from 1998-2011 and from 2005-2011, he served as Chairman of the Zoning Board.  He  was also a member of the Amityville Code Revision Committee.  Currently, Dennis is president of the Suffolk County Village Officials Association and has served on the Executive Board for many years.  Read Full Bio

SCVOA PARTNERSHIP AWARD

Each year SCVOA honors an Associate Member who has demonstrated extraordinary dedication to the villages of Suffolk County and to SCVOA by serving as a valuable resource and committed advocate.  This year’s Partnership Award went to David Altman from Brown Altman.

Dave has been a SCVOA supporter and advocate for years, most notably as an expert speaker on zoning and planning issues at many Municipal Training workshops. He is a founding partner of Brown Altman, specializing in real estate law, commercial litigation, and environmental law. With extensive experience in land use and zoning, municipal law, commercial and residential transactional real estate, and corporate practice, he provides comprehensive legal counsel across a broad spectrum of matters.   Read Full Bio

SCVOA OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AWARD

For the Outstanding Leadership Award, the Executive Board honors an individual who has been a friend and strong advocate of SCVOA and the villages of Suffolk County. This year’s Outstanding Leadership Award went to New York State Senator Anthony Palumbo.

Anthony H. Palumbo represents the 1st Senate District, which includes the northern portion of the Town of Brookhaven, and the Towns of Riverhead, Southold, East Hampton, Southampton and Shelter Island. Previously, Senator Palumbo served in the New York State Assembly for several years, first being elected to the 2nd Assembly District in 2013.   Read Full Bio

HON. PAUL F. RICKENBACH, JR. DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

This award recognizes a SCVOA member who has demonstrated an outstanding level of commitment and dedication to SCVOA and to the village he or she represents. This year’s Distinguished Service Award went to Village of Amityville Superintendent of Public Works Bruce Hopper.

Bruce S. Hopper is a lifelong resident of the Village of Amityville and deeply committed to serving the community he has always called home. His career with the Department of Public Works (DPW) began more than 35 years ago, when he was hired as a maintenance man. Through his dedication and strong work ethic, he quickly advanced within the department, earning a promotion to foreman within just a few years.

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Phone: (631) 327-7342