GENESEO, N.Y., Oct. 8, 2024 – The Avon Chamber of Commerce has named Livingston County Board Chair and Avon Town Supervisor David LeFeber as its 2024 Citizen of the Year.
The chamber presented LeFeber with the award during its 37th Annual Citizen of the Year Dinner on Oct. 5, 2024, at The Avon Inn. The award acknowledges and celebrates individuals who have demonstrated exceptional service and dedication to the Avon community. LeFeber was nominated by his nephew, Collin Hayes, who cited the lifelong Avon resident’s dedication to public service in his recommendation to chamber members.
“I was inspired to nominate him because he should be celebrated for his years of service to the community, although he is happy to perform this public service knowing that it often goes without recognition,” explained Hayes. “Not many people understand the work that goes into farming and the efforts he has invested in making our small family farm an efficient and productive operation. The fact that he is able to give back to the community on top of that, and has for so many years, is truly admirable. As his nephew, I'm grateful to have him as a role model, and as an Avonite, I'm grateful to have him as a leader in our community.”
LeFeber was first elected as Avon’s town supervisor in 2002 and has served as chair of the Livingston County Board of Supervisors since 2018. He owns and operates LeFeber Farms, a third-generation dairy farm comprising 1,400 acres in southern Avon.
“It’s a great honor to be recognized like this and I’m very thankful to the Avon Chamber of Commerce,” said LeFeber. “I feel like this award belongs to everyone I work alongside. Everything I do is truly a collaborative effort of friends and neighbors helping each other to achieve positive change for our community. The great people of Avon and Livingston County have helped me out in so many ways throughout my career and I wouldn’t be where I am without their incredible support.”
LeFeber is also a member of the Avon Rotary and generously supports numerous community causes.
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Founded in 1821, Livingston County, N.Y., is home to more than 61,000 residents in 17 towns located across 631 square miles of the Finger Lakes region.