On Tuesday, May 7th, the South Windsor Board of Education announced the recipients of the 2024 Eugene Policelli Service Awards, at a ceremony held at South Windsor High School. The Eugene Policelli Service Awards were established by the South Windsor Board of Education to recognize the importance of volunteerism and to honor the memory of Dr. Eugene Policelli and his service to the Town of South Windsor. Dr. Policelli served on the South Windsor Board of Education from 1985 to 1998.
The honoree names are inscribed on a commemorative plaque located in the main lobby of South Windsor High School. The honorees are selected on the basis of their outstanding voluntary contributions to the town of South Windsor. Lisa Kopper was the 2024 recipient of the Citizen Award and Sarah Stoddard was the 2024 recipient of the Student Award. The recipients were celebrated with a formal ceremony, attended by their invited guests, and school and community dignitaries. A reception with light refreshments followed the ceremony.