THE ARC NEW YORK 2023 FALL AWARDS RECIPIENTS
The Arc New York Marc N. Brandt Exceptional Leadership Award
Named after the Organization’s outgoing President, this award is designed to highlight and celebrate individuals supported by their local Arc New York Chapter by recognizing their achievements and contributions made to their Chapter, community and peers. Nominees and recipients are individuals who not only use services provided by their local Chapter of The Arc New York, but also help to provide support to others in a manner that benefits other people with intellectual or developmental disabilities and their community. One award in the amount of $500, along with a commemorative personalized glass award is presented annually. All nominees receive $100 and a certificate of recognition. Daniel’s dedication to the achievement of organizational goals often results in his participation in collaborative projects, including several strategic planning workgroups and numerous initiatives at the Chapter. He encourages cooperative, open- minded thinking in other team members, empowering others. Dr. John Kowalczyk Outstanding Citizenship Award
The Arc New York Marc N. Brandt Exceptional Leadership Award offers Chapters the opportunity to recognize a mid to upper-management staff member or emerging leader who has demonstrated exceptional leadership ability and commitment and has positively affected the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. As the Organization’s State Executive Director and prior executive leader of the Sullivan County Chapter, Marc N. Brandt provided more than four decades of unwavering guidance and leadership to the Organization. Under his leadership, Mr. Brandt oversaw significant transformation of programs and services that profoundly impacted the lives of thousands of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. His commitment was steadfast and uncompromised as he worked tirelessly to make communities across the state a better place for all its citizens. During his tenure, Mr. Brandt worked directly with families, volunteers, self-advocates, community organizations, service agencies and governmental leaders to effect much-needed change. He is a known and respected leader in the field across the nation who guided the growth of the Organization to become the largest, and perhaps strongest, family-based Organization serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in New York State. One award in the amount of $1,000.00 is presented annually.
2023 Recipient Jimmy Getsch Liberty ARC
Jimmy is an exceptional community supporter and dedicated volunteer for the Office of Aging. He does grocery shopping,
2023 Recipient
medication pick up and food delivery for homebound seniors, and delivers over 300 copies of the Lifespan Newsletter throughout Montgomery County every month. He has incredible charisma, and the ability to make those he helps to feel safe and supported. Jimmy is very independent and likes to quietly go about his volunteering work. However, he is always excited to get involved in community events and to celebrate his peers as they are recognized for their involvement.
Daniel Werges, Managing Director of Community Services at The Arc Rockland Daniel has been with The Arc Rockland for over 10 years, and is deeply invested in both the success of the programs he supervises, and the success of the Organization as a whole.
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