Essex Hotel Management has been named the Human Service Corporate Contributor of the Year for 2025 by the Federation of Social Workers.
The Federation of Social Workers is proud to announce the honorees at this year’s Human Service Worker of the Year Awards luncheon! Please join us in supporting them.
Essex Hotel Management has an exceptional history and tradition of supporting local human services. They have been the major contributor to the Alyssa’s Angels Holiday Gift Project, in fact, with their staff donating volunteer hours in addition to being the program’s largest financial contributor.
The list of recipients who have received their support in recent years is extremely impressive. It includes: Mary Cariola Center, Villa of Hope, Operation Freedom Ride, Lollipop Farm, East House, the Al Sig Center, Willow Domestic Violence Center; Volunteers of America, New 2U Ways Council (Boy Scouts), Golisano Children’s Hospital; Seneca Waterways House and the Gates Fire Department.
Clearly, the management and staff of Essex Hotel Management are a wonderful example of what it means for a local business to be truly committed to giving back to their community. They are very deserving of being honored as the 2025 Corporate Human Service Contributor.
The Awards Ceremony was held at the Floreano Convention Center on Friday, October 31, 2025.
19th ANNUAL HUMAN SERVICE AWARDS
The Federation of Social Workers is proud to announce this year’s honorees:
- Human Service Worker of the Year (Public Sector)
Danielle Ashton (City of Rochester PIC Team)
Michael Stedge (Rochester Fire Fighter) - Human Service Worker of the Year (Private Sector)
Ann Marie Stephan (Rochester Child First Network) - Volunteer
Chris Costello (Christopher’s Challenge) - Corporate Contributor
Essex Hotel Management - Nonprofit Organization
Open Door Mission
Holy Apostles Church - Courage
City of Rochester PIC Team
Rescue 11 Team Rochester Fire Fighters - Bertina Forde Rising Star
Ashley Hill MCDHS
Avery Permoda MCDHS
Elizabeth Spoelhof MCDHS
Jordan Gross MCDHS - Special Memorial Award
Megan Bortz MCDHS - Lifetime Achievement Awards
Gary Mervis and Wendy Bleier-Mervis (Camp Good Days)
Jack Rosati (Monroe County DHS and Coaching Career)
