The Township of Berwyn hosted its first Berwyn Township “100-Year Tradition of Service” Community Heroes Awards in celebration of its Centennial Anniversary. The award ceremony honored Berwyn residents for their volunteer work impacting the community in the following merits: Leadership, Social Responsibility, and Mentorship. The 2022 awardees were (in alphabetical order) Sandra L. Diaz, Hector Espinoza, Milena Franco, Joel Gonzalez, Erica Harris, Patricia Madai, Kris Nesbitt, Thomas Rasmussen, Mayra Rosas, and Araceli Torres-Proa. “As we embark on the next 100 years, I wanted to ensure our centennial celebration highlighted some of Berwyn’s unsung heroes. These ten individuals are everyday residents living their life in volunteer service to our community,” stated Berwyn Township Supervisor David J. Avila. “These folks represent the Township’s mission of ‘A Tradition of Service.’ We look to them and their continued support to ensure that their present contributions hold a lasting positive effect that is pivotal to Berwyn’s future success.” The event and awards presentation occurred at La Parra Restaurant, Berwyn, on December 29, 2022, at 6pm.

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