Who should be our Person of the Year?

Anyone who lives in Seaford knows that there are so many people who work to make the community and the world better places. Whether they volunteer their time as a leader of a community organization, coach a youth sports league, organize a charitable event or simply give their time or money to worthy causes, these people embody the giving spirit.

Next month, in our Dec. 31 issue, we will name the Seaford Herald-Citizen’s 2015 Person of the Year. The question is: who should this person be? I would like to hear from you.

Choosing a Person of the Year is no easy task, not with all the worthy people out there. As the editor of the Herald, I get to meet so many of these great people, and tell their stories on a weekly basis. I get to report on many of the great deeds they do. It’s the highlight of my job.

But I also know that there are people out there who do good and never get any recognition for it. So many people give to their community and never seek anything in return. They do it simply for the love of helping others.

I want the Herald to honor a person who has gone above and beyond to make their world a better place. Nominations should be people who are volunteers and who have a compelling story, with significant ties to the Seaford community.

Last year, I was thrilled to name Michael DiSilvio, president of the Seaford Wellness Council, as our Person of the Year. DiSilvio, a lifelong Seaford resident, leads an organization that makes significant contributions to the community in providing activity nights for teens and educational programs at schools, and maintains local parks. He is also a driving force behind the annual Hot Chocolate Run, which brings the community together every December.

Please send me your nominations for our Person of the Year. I would love to have a lot of people to choose from. Send me the person’s name and tell me why they should be selected. You may email me at ahackmack@liherald.com, call me at (516) 569-4000 ext. 354 or send a letter to 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, N.Y. 11530. Nominations should be received by Friday, Dec. 4.

I thank you in advance for your participation, and look forward to hearing from you.