Former NYPA Employee Honored at Banquet
Contact Joanne Wilmott (716)-286-6651 joanne.wilmott@nypa.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 27, 2001
NIAGARA FALLS—Emily Worrell, a recent retiree at the New York Power Authority's Niagara Power Project, was honored as the Power Authority's 2001 Niagara County Black Achiever during an awards banquet at the Days Inn-Riverview in Niagara Falls, Friday, April 27.
Worrell was cited for her accomplishments as a volunteer in the Niagara County community. Her charitable commitments include visiting the sick in hospitals, nursing facilities and private homes as a full-time missionary, since the early 1980’s, with the Northwest Congregation of Jehovah Witnesses. She holds a Certificate in Sign Language from the Center for Independent Living and currently volunteers teaching sign.
"It is quite an achievement to be recognized by the Power Authority and the Black Achievers," said Worrell. "I am humbled by this honor and look forward to continuing my volunteer work."
Worrell retired from Power Authority this past April 20 after a 22-year career at the Niagara Project. She was a janitor with the Project’s general maintenance staff since 1990. Prior to that she served as photo printer assistant, mechanic helper, electric helper and general maintenance clerk.
Worrell was one of 14 Niagara County residents sponsored by their employers as Niagara County Black Achievers of the Year. The Black Achievers program recognizes minority employees who have displayed exemplary leadership, dedication and commitment in education, business or the arts, or as volunteers in Niagara County.
"Emily Worrell and those Power Authority employees who have previously been recognized through the Black Achievers program, are role models for all of us," said Jim Ford, NYPA’s regional manager of Western New York.
"In our years of working with Emily, we have found her to be well-liked and respected. She is deeply religious and family-oriented," said Sandra Domin, chief custodian, and Wyndola McClain, head janitor. "From all of us at the Authority, we wish Emily many happy, healthy years ahead."
Sponsorship proceeds, from the Black Achievers program, benefit a college scholarship fund for select Niagara County high school seniors. Nine seniors will be receiving scholarships this year through the fund.
In retirement, Worrell will add volunteer duties at the West Seneca Developmental Disabilities Center assisting retarded children plus transporting cancer patients for the American Cancer Society and caring for animals with Canine Helpers.
Worrell resides in Niagara Falls. Her immediate family includes daughter Letia, sons Otis and Enrico, and Enrico’s wife Nina. She also has one grandson, Delano.
The Niagara County Black Achievers’ 26 Annual Awards Banquet was organized by the Niagara County Black Achievers, Inc.
The New York Power Authority's Niagara Power Project is the largest electricity producer in the state. NYPA owns and operates the Niagara Project and 9 other generating facilities around the state and provides about 25 percent of the state's electric power.
