Stuart Gelberg of Huntington has been named “Pro Bono Attorney of the Year” from the Nassau County Bar Association for his commitment to the Nassau County Volunteer Lawyers Project and Suffolk County Pro Bono Project.
Gelberg, a bankruptcy attorney in Garden City, has recorded more than 500 hours of pro bono work and 269 cases.
He’s also a member of the National Conference of Bankruptcy Clerks and the National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees.
Ruth D’Onofrio of Huntington has been named “Volunteer of the Year” by the Huntington-based Township Theatre Group (TTG) for her commitment and dedication to the organization.
Since joining the group in 1954, D’Onofrio has either produced or worked on more than 100 shows and has become affectionately known to TTG members as “The Godmother.” “Whenever something needs to be done, Ruth is there,” said TTG President Joseph Paris.