CARMEL, NY - The Putnam County Youth Bureau and Youth Board are proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Youth Awards and the James F. Reitz Adult Award. These outstanding individuals will be honored for their exceptional volunteer service at the 40th Annual Youth Awards Dinner on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the Putnam County Golf Course.

This year’s honorees include 19 remarkable high school students from across Putnam County who have demonstrated a strong commitment to serving their communities. The students recognized for their dedication and leadership include Ryan Martin and Vanessa Mazzei from Brewster High School; Karissa Escaravage, Natalie Escaravage, Cameron Felsenfeld, Kayleigh Harney, Svetlana Kaplan, Jorja Tompuri, and Colin Weindel from Carmel High School; Christian Ferreira and Josephine Foley-Hedlund from Haldane High School; Madelynn Behrendt, Cade Freehill, Adam Geller, Keira Hammond, and William Lopes from Mahopac High School; Andrew Barti from Putnam Valley High School; Robert Maxwell from Maxwell Academy; and Olivia Fitzsimmons from The Masters School.

In addition to celebrating these inspiring young volunteers, the Youth Bureau will also present the James F. Reitz Adult Award to Joseph Tock of Mahopac, recognizing his significant contributions to the community.

County Executive Kevin Byrne praised the honorees, stating, "The young people we honor this year are true examples of what makes Putnam County such a special place. Their selflessness, leadership, and commitment to service embody the best of our community. We are proud to celebrate their efforts and recognize the positive impact they have on so many lives."

The community is invited to attend this special evening to celebrate these outstanding volunteers. Reservations are required and must be made by Friday, March 28, 2025. To reserve a seat, please contact the Putnam County Youth Bureau at 845-808-1600, ext. 46113, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The cost of the dinner is $50 per person.