MONTICELLO, NY — The Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce is celebrating 25 years of honoring individuals as the pride of their community. The 25th Anniversary Pride Awards Gala, to be held on Sunday, May 15 at the Villa Roma Resort, will honor five individuals from throughout Sullivan County for their community involvement and their contributions to the economic development in the county.

“This is an opportunity for everyone in Sullivan County to participate in this process. It is the way to honor people throughout Sullivan County that wouldn’t normally get recognized, but these individuals deserve the most prestigious recognition,” said Cathy Paty, president/CEO of the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce.

The 2016 Pride Award Winners are: 25th Silver Anniversary Award—Les Kristt, Kristt Kelly Office Systems; Business Person of the Year—Franklin Trapp, Forestburgh Playhouse; Distinguished Achievement Award—Dr. Gerard Galarneau, CRMC; Distinguished Service Award—Jeff Siegel, Spencer Daniel’s Agency; Young Emerging Leader—Evan and Brynn Allees, Pickled Owl (Gastropub).