The Mamaroneck Chamber of Commerce named Westchester County Legislator Catherine Parker (District 7) as the recipient of the 2025 Eugene Warrington Person of the Year Award in recognition of her selfless service and long-standing commitment to the community.

The Eugene Warrington Person of the Year Award is presented annually to an individual who demonstrates outstanding community service and leadership that positively impacts the Village of Mamaroneck and its surrounding areas. Eugene Warrington was a veteran of WWII. He returned home and worked at the family business Walters Hot Dogs which was started by his parents in 1919. While it is true Gene was known for the hot dogs, he was best known for his love of Mamaroneck and contributions to the community.

Chamber President Michael Murphy presented the award to Parker at the Chamber’s third Spotlight on Women-Owned Businesses, held at Artistree in Mamaroneck. The event celebrated entrepreneurship, creativity, and community spirit among local businesswomen.

“Public service is never about the spotlight, but about the lives touched along the way… Catherine Parker’s commitment to Westchester… and its business community… has been a testament to what true civic leadership looks like,“ said Murphy.

During the evening, several inspiring local business owners shared their stories, including Rebecca Lusk, owner of Sound Seafood Market & Sushi; Jessica Zavaglia, owner of Zavaglia Associates, a landscape design and build company; Rachel Brown, owner of Margaret Rose Candles; Heather Capelle, owner of Artistree; and Thumper Moyle, owner of The Dog Stop, which recently opened in the village.

For more information about the Mamaroneck Chamber of Commerce and its upcoming events, visit www.mamaroneckchamberofcommerce.org.

Photo caption: From left to right, Gene Christian Bacca, Thumper Moyle, Heather Capelle, Catherine Parker, Jennifer O’Neill, Rebecca Lusk, Rochelle Brown, Jessica Zavaglia and Michael Murphy.