Widnay Thenor of Haverhill was among those honored earlier this month with the Black Excellence on the Hill award.
Thenor was nominated for stepping up as a volunteer for Make It Haverhill by Rep. Andy X. Vargas, chair of the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus.
“He first began as a resident participating in Make It’s programs and job fairs which led him to a great job, where he has since been promoted into a supervisor role. Instead of saying thanks and moving, he turned around and began volunteering at the very place that opened doors for him. This spirit is what Haverhill is all about,” says Vargas.
Thenor accepted his award, along with citations from the offices of Vargas and Sen. Barry R. Finegold. Thenor provides translation assistance in Haitian Creole, Spanish and English to residents seeking employment opportunities.
“Widnay Thenor generously donates his time and expertise to expand opportunity for others at Make It Haverhill,” adds Finegold. “Every once in a while, we get the opportunity to publicly thank someone who makes a big difference.”