Racker 2025 Special Friend Award Recipient: Sara Hayes

Friday, May 30, 2025

Racker Community Impact Awards and Breakfast

“We’re honored to present the 2025 Special Friend Award to Sara Hayes of Hayes Strategy.

Creating spaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued is something I deeply believe in, and this recognition means so much. Let’s keep building bridges, celebrating diversity, and making positive change together! - Sara

Sara played an instrumental role in the completion of the long-awaited Neighborhood Depot in Owego, which serves as both a non-profit hub for services, and an emergency relief shelter in the event of catastrophic flooding. She went above and beyond with her time and expertise to ensure this community project moved forward and promoted belonging in Tioga County with utmost professionalism.

Congratulations to Sara Hayes and Hayes Strategy for supporting people with disabilities in our community.”

Racker Community Impact Awards 2025