A Westfield couple says they were surprised, but adds it "feels gratifying" to have received the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation's most prestigious award. John and Marilyn Hemmer spoke with WDOE News after they were presented the George B. Weaver, Jr. Footprints Award at NCCF's 40th Annual Meeting. Marilyn Hemmer says she and John, along with the rest of the Westfield community, have learned the value of working together...
Marilyn Hemmer: Westfield has it going on
Before the award presentation, NCCF played a roughly six-minute video featuring members of the Westfield community paying tribute to the couple. Here's what John Hemmer had to say about that video. John Hemmer says each of those individuals has played a big part in helping make Westfield better...
John Hemmer: all a big part of Westfield
The Hemmers also received a certificate from State Assemblyman Andrew Molitor's Office. The Footprints Award honors individuals whose philanthropy, volunteerism, and community leadership have left lasting footprints for others to follow.
