Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) recently held his annual Women of Distinction awards ceremony. The 2023 reception honored local women for their dedication to the community and their outstanding accomplishments as North Country residents.

“It was a wonderful evening celebrating the amazing women who do so much for our community,” said Jones. “The Women of Distinction awards is a chance to come together and recognize the hard work of 8 dedicated women in the North Country. Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in this year’s ceremony!”

The 2023 Women of Distinction awards was held on Thursday, May 11 at 6 p.m. at Stafford Center Theatre. The honorees received a framed New York State Assembly Proclamation from Assemblyman Jones outlining their work and applauding their contributions as citizens.

The 2023 Women of Distinction honorees are:

• Sarah Maroun – Education Award
• Sarah Howell – Health Care Award
• Elizabeth Pearl – Businesswoman Award
• Gail Roberts – Community and Civic Affairs Award
• Jacqueline Madison – Military Service Award
• Linda Young – Volunteerism Award
• Judith Lefebvre – Service to Hometown Heroes Award
• Jessica Kline – North Country Neighbor Award