East Haven Mayor Joseph Carfora's Merit Awards Recipients Named

EAST HAVEN, CT — Mayor Joseph A. Carfora is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Mayor's Merit Awards, a distinguished honor recognizing individuals within our community who demonstrate exceptional public service, leadership, community involvement, selflessness, and remarkable achievements.

The Mayor's Merit Awards honor those who make significant daily contributions to the community through their dedication and commitment to public service. The newly established Merit Award Committee, composed of dedicated community members, played a vital role in selecting the nominees.

"This is a wonderful opportunity to highlight those in our community who bring tremendous value and make a lasting impact on the lives of others," Carfora said. "These recipients embody the spirit of public service and are truly deserving of this recognition. Please join me in congratulating all of our honorees."

The following recipients have been chosen for their exemplary qualities and merits:

Category Award Recipient
Resident Steve DeLucia / Kristina Nigro

Senior Resident
Jim Coady

Community Engaged Business
William DiCrosta

Student
Anthony Guzman

Public Safety
Alec DiVito and David Gomez-Colon

"We extend our gratitude to all who submitted nominations this year," Carfora said. "East Haven is home to many caring, strong individuals, and we are fortunate to have such an engaged community."

The Mayor's Merit Award recipients will be honored Sept. 5 at Amarante’s Sea Cliff from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. To purchase tickets online here or contact the Mayor’s Office.

Traditionally, the event at Amarante’s serves as the official kickoff to the East Haven Fall Festival weekend. The festival includes live music, the annual road race, the Chamber Business Expo, and the annual car show on Sunday.

For more information, email mayorsoffice@easthaven-ct.gov.