(Middletown, NY)-Senator John J. Bonacic (R/C/I-Mt. Hope) was pleased to join community leaders, honored guests, and distinguished women, at last evening’s SUNY Sullivan Foundation celebration of the 2016 “Women Who Make a Difference” awards ceremony, which was held at The Sullivan Hotel in Rock Hill. The awards ceremony honors women from Sullivan County who have made contributions to the community, and earned the admiration and respect of their fellow citizens. This year’s winners were, Patricia Allison for Volunteerism, Alexis Eggleton for Empowerment, Darlene Fedun for Business and Economic Development, Ruby Gold for Humanitarianism, Amy Kristt for Animal Advocacy, Joan Patterson for Healthcare, and Diane Riegal was presented the Distinguished Alumni Award.