Lisa is always there to help and lend a hand, whether it is at church or on the soccer and hockey fields, wrote Marathon Presbyterian Church deacon Corey Bliss. She is a tireless worker, having given many volunteer hours. Lisa is very creative and a deeply conscientious professional working very hard here in our community. The second year of the Pacesetter Award resulted in four honorees. The Pacesetter Award recognizes outstanding alumni as nominated by faculty.
All nominees receive the award.
Tompkins County Sheriff Peter Meskill was given the Community Leadership Award. A 1988 business administration graduate, Meskill was elected sheriff in 1998, taking office January 1, 1999. In addition to his work with the sheriff s department, Meskill has a long history of community service. He is a 25-year veteran of the Trumansburg volunteer fire company, including three terms as president of the fire company. He served as a village trustee in Trumansburg for four years before serving on the county board of representatives for five years.