Dellecave Award winners honored

Posted 7/2/25

Center Moriches High School seniors honored at Dellecave Awards

Center Moriches High School seniors Jenna Kilkenny and Joey Hiller were recently honored at the 25th annual Butch Dellecave …

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Dellecave Award winners honored

Center Moriches High School nominees Jenna Kilkenny and Joey Hiller are flanked by Butch Dellecave Foundation president Mark Dellecave (left) and executive director Guy Dellecave (right).

Photo credit: Artist Lake Media

Eastport South Manor High School nominees Jenna Vormittag and Ayden Des Lauriers are flanked by Butch Dellecave Foundation president Mark Dellecave.

Photo credit: Artist Lake Media

Posted Wednesday, July 2, 2025 12:00 am

About the Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk, Inc.

The Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk, Inc. – a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) community-based organization – has been serving Suffolk County since 1967. It is the county’s federally designated Community Action Agency, designed to assist low-income families and individuals. The agency’s mission is to promote a goal of self-sufficiency by broadening the minds of children, revitalizing communities.

Center Moriches High School seniors honored at Dellecave Awards

Center Moriches High School seniors Jenna Kilkenny and Joey Hiller were recently honored at the 25th annual Butch Dellecave Awards, held recently at Villa Lombardi’s in Holbrook.

Eastport South Manor High School seniors honored at Dellecave Awards

Eastport South Manor High School seniors Jenna Vormittag and Ayden Des Lauriers were recently honored at the 25th annual Butch Dellecave Awards, held recently at Villa Lombardi’s in Holbrook.

Named in memory of the late Gaetano “Butch” Dellecave—the legendary educator, coach, and official—the award is a collaboration among the Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk Inc., the Butch Dellecave Foundation, and Newsday. The program is built on a 25-year partnership with Suffolk County school districts.

Each high school in the county is invited to nominate one male and one female member of its senior class. Finalists must demonstrate a rare combination of athletic prowess, academic achievement, and meaningful civic involvement.

“This award is about more than trophies,” said Adrian Fassett, president and CEO of the Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk. “It’s about investing in the next generation of community leaders—young people who show us that success means being strong on the field, sharp in the classroom, and generous in community spirit. We’re proud to be part of a program that lifts up all of these remarkable nominees.”