Celebrating the Heart of Community Service
Mohonk Consultations is proud to honor Colleen Geraghty—social worker, activist, community organizer, and dedicated volunteer—at our June 14 Distinguished Achievement Award celebration at Mohonk.
Through this annual award, Mohonk Consultations recognizes the efforts of people and organizations that show an extraordinary level of commitment in making the Hudson Valley more habitable, healthy, and participatory. This year, we are honoring Colleen Geraghty, whose deep commitment to public service and tireless volunteer efforts have raised awareness about domestic violence and the impact of homelessness and lifted the spirits of countless community members and provided assistance to people in need of all kinds of help. In addition to honoring Colleen, we will be honoring the many community members who have contributed to our local shelters and to Project Linus.
Tickets are now on sale for this Sunday, June 14, celebration at the Mohonk Pavilion, featuring live music, a silent auction of quilts donated by community quilting groups (with proceeds to benefit Project Linus and Family Inn), tributes from distinguished speakers, and a grilled summer feast—and strawberry shortcake!
Currently confirmed speakers include:
- Carissa Berryann, Family of Woodstock
- Deirdra Brown, Family Court Attorney
- Limina Grace Harmon, New Connexions Methodist Church
- Kate Hymes, Poet
- Johanna Longbotham, Community Member
- Tony Porter, A Call to Men (via video)
- Beatriz Valencia, Family of Woodstock
Musical performers:
- Robert Bard
- Betty Boomer
- Debbie Lan
- Steve Stanne
Participating organizations:
CELEBRATING THE HEART OF COMMUNITY SERVICE—Distinguished Achievement Award
Honoring Colleen Geraghty
Sunday, June 14, 2026, 4–7 p.m.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
In addition to taking part in the award celebration, ticket holders are entitled to access the Mohonk Mountain House grounds.
PLEASE NOTE: Our goal is to bring many voices into this celebration, so we are offering a number of subsidized tickets to people who cannot afford the full ticket price. Please email info@mohonk-consultations.org for additional details.
I am a passionate believer in the innate goodness of the human spirit, and time and time again as a social worker, an activist, and a community organizer, I have seen the resilience and the magnificent nature of people coming together to support those in our communities who are marginalized or in need.
—Colleen Geraghty