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(Delaware and Chester Counties, PA)—Delaware County Community College is proud to announce that this year’s recipients of the Marie Patriarca Award are David Dell’Osa and Florence Piorkowski. The two were selected based on their demonstrated excellence in performing their job duties and helping to create a positive, collaborative work environment at the College.

Established by Labron Shuman, Professor of Administration of Justice, the Marie Patriarca Award is presented annually to a support staff member who exhibits excellence in the performance of his or her duties and demonstrates high standards of personal conduct. Shuman established the award to honor Marie Patriarca, who retired in 2003 after dedicating 25 years of service to the College both as secretary to the President and assistant secretary to the Board of Trustees.

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