Martha's Vineyard Community Heroes

For Paddy Moore, Spirit of the Vineyard Means Giving Back

Louisa Hufstader | Wednesday, November 23 2022 - 3:27pm

Patricia Moore is easy to talk with. The hard part is finding room in her packed schedule. Universally known as Paddy, the longtime Island senior care advocate will receive the Spirit of the Vineyard award this December.

Spirit of the Vineyard Award

Gretchen Snyder

Gretchen Snyder is a second and third grade teacher at the Chilmark School.

Jeremy Bradshaw

Jeremy Bradshaw is the Chilmark fire chief.

Betsy Burmeister

Betsy Burmeister is the director of recreation at Windemere Nursing Home, a job she has held for 25 years.

Branimira (Bianca) Milkova

Branimira (Bianca) Milkova is a cashier at Cronig’s.

Lisa Dawley

Lisa Dawley is the manager of the Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard.

Nina Ferry

Nina Ferry is the reference librarian and the head of adult technology services at the Oak Bluffs Public Library.