2025 People Winners

Artist

First Place: Melanie Delgado

Second Place: Amy Ackerman

Third Place: Tara Bach

Author

First Place: Robert Gram

Second Place: Rebecca Rego Barry

Third Place: Jennifer Sadera

Auto Mechanic

First Place: East Chester Auto Group Inc.

Second Place: Prestige Toyota Service

Third Place: North East Muffler Inc

Chef

First Place: Mark Suszczynski, Harvest Real Food Catering

Second Place: Wilson Costa, Misto

Third Place: Daniel Meissner, Willa

Furniture Maker

First Place: Hoener Farms

Second Place: Hunt Country Furniture (Showroom)

Third Place: Reliquary Studio

Hairstylist/Colorist

First Place: Cece Brill- JEM Hair Studio

Second Place: Miranda Ritvanen Lux hair Studio

Third Place: Hair by Leash Alisha Tompkins

Librarian

First Place: Lisa Prentiss, Staatsburg Library

Second Place: Robin Shornstein, Middle Way School

Third Place: Alex Geller, Red Hook Public Library

Local Celebrity

First Place: Molly the Museum Dog

Second Place: Paul Rudd

Third Place: Mandy Patinkin

Maker

First Place: Kate Murray of Quick Brown Fox Letterpress

Second Place: Deirdre White, Campfire Engraving

Third Place: Demetria Chappo

Photographer

First Place: Ashley Skye Photography

Second Place: Neil Segal

Third Place: Mikayla Millard

Politician

First Place: Pat Ryan

Second Place: Michelle Hinchey

Third Place: Sarahana Shrestha

Radio Personality

First Place: Rick from WKZE

Second Place: Leija, WDST