Plainview WD Commissioner Presides Over 2021 Scholarship Ceremony

Plainview, NY, NY; June 1, 2021 - The Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners' Association (NSWCA) has awarded its prestigious 2021 Nicholas J. Bartilucci Manhattan College Scholarship to Mr. Harkamal Randhawa of Hicksville, New York. This annual scholarship is open to entering freshmen who are enrolled full-time in any engineering degree program at Manhattan College.

Newly elected NSWCA President and Plainview Water District Commissioner Amanda Field presided over the virtual ceremony and commented, "This scholarship honors the legacy of the late Jericho Water District Commissioner Nicholas J. Bartilucci, a highly respected figure in the Long Island water industry. By enabling outstanding engineering students such as Harkamal, the NSWCA continues to make Nick's passion for engineering education, water sustainability and environmentalism a reality."

Mr. Randhawa was presented with the scholarship based on academic excellence. He thanked NSWCA and its members, stating "I was thrilled to learn of my selection for this honor and am deeply appreciative of your support. Since I first visited the campus a year ago, I have always wanted to attend Manhattan College and become part of the community here and, because of your support, my aspirations have grown even more. My family and I thank you so much for giving me this incredible opportunity."

After finishing his undergraduate studies, Mr. Randhawa plans to work in the field and hopes to return to school for an advanced degree in architecture.

President Field acknowledged the valued assistance and coordination of Mr. Raymond Averna, Massapequa Water District Commissioner and former NSWCA President, and Elizabeth Plaushin, Director of Planned Giving at Manhattan College, both of whom were instrumental in this year's Nicholas J. Bartilucci Manhattan College Scholarship selection process.

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Organized and chartered in 1981, the Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners' Association (NSWCA) is comprised of water commissioners from 21 Nassau County and Suffolk County water districts. The NSWCA is dedicated to promoting environmental excellence and best practices as well as to maintaining the highest standards of water quality and supply. The Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners' Association, which serves over 620,000 people in Nassau and Suffolk Counties and sponsors regular educational meetings on topics that include the environment, security, economics, rules and regulations, among other related issues.

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PHOTO CAPTIONS:

• Photo 1: Pictured is 2021 elected Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners' Association (NSWCA) President Amanda Field, Plainview Water District Commissioner, who presided over the virtual ceremony where Hicksville, NY Student Harkamal Randhawa received the 2021 Nicholas J. Bartilucci Manhattan College Scholarship from NSWCA. Photo credit and permission of photo use is courtesy of NSWCA.
• Photo 2: Pictured is Hicksville, NY Student Harkamal Randhawa, who is this year's recipient of the prestigous Nicholas J. Bartilucci Manhattan College Scholarship, presented by the Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners' Association, which serves over 620,000 people in Nassau and Suffolk Counties and sponsors regular educational meetings on topics that include the environment, security, economics, rules and regulations, among other related issues. Photo credit and permission of photo use is courtesy of Harkamal Randhawa.

• Photo 3: Pictured is Raymond Averna, Massapequa Water District Commissioner and former Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners' Association (NSWCA) President, who with Elizabeth Plaushin, Director of Planned Giving at Manhattan College, were instrumental in the 2021 Nicholas J. Bartilucci Manhattan College Scholarship selection process that resulted with Hicksville, NY Student Harkamal Randhawa being chosen as this year's recipient. Photo credit and permission of photo use is courtesy of NSWCA.