The Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners’ Association, one of the region’s leading water supply authorities serving over 620,000 people across Long Island, has awarded its prestigious 2022 Nicholas J. Bartilucci Manhattan College Scholarship to Dennis Peitler, a Garden City Park resident and 2021 Mineola High School graduate.
Given for performance excellence, this annual scholarship is open to entering freshmen who live within a District of the NSWCA and are enrolled full-time in any engineering degree program at Manhattan College in Riverdale, Bronx.
NSWCA President and Locust Valley Water District Chairperson Patricia Peterson presided over the presentation and commented,
“The NSWCA Bartilucci Scholarship recognizes the enormous contributions made by the late Nicholas J. Bartilucci, a water industry leader who served as a Jericho Water District Commissioner for over 48 years. Nick’s dedication to water supply and environmental conservation as Water Commissioner and as President of D&B Engineers and Architects, was invaluable in elevating consciousness about Long Island’s long-term sustainability.”
Peitler thanked President Peterson, members of the NSWCA, Garden City Park Water District Commissioners Kenneth Borchers and Peter Chimenti and former NSWCA President and current Massapequa Water District Commissioner Raymond Averna, who were instrumental in this year’s Bartilucci Award selection process.
ommissioner Averna added, “Nick’s vision of inspiring a younger generation of engineers like Dennis Peitler through education will have an even stronger impact on the region in future years. We are happy to select Dennis as this year’s recipient of this commemorative award.”
“I am extremely grateful to receive this recognition and assistance as I pursue my education at Manhattan College,” said Mr. Peitler, who is currently studying electrical engineering at Manhattan College.”
Organized and chartered in 1981, the Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners’ Association (NSWCA) is comprised of voter-elected commissioners from 21 Nassau County and Suffolk County water districts servicing over 620,000 people in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
The NSWCA is dedicated to promoting environmental excellence and best practices as well as to maintaining the highest standards of water quality and supply. The NSWCA sponsors monthly educational meetings on topics that include the environment, security, economics, water treatment, rules and regulations, among other related issues. For more information, please visit www.nswcawater.org.
