Be The Light Award Recipients
Alexis Feliciano
Minister Alexis Feliciano has been working with youth and young adults for over 20 years. She serves as a Youth Minister and worship leader at Abundant Life Church of God in Holbrook, NY. Her and her husband have had the amazing privilege of being overseers for the BASIC (Brothers and Sisters in Christ) Christian club at Stonybrook University since 2021. Minister Alexis has been married for 13 years and shares 3 beautiful children with her husband, Pastor Victor Feliciano. She also has worked in fiscal affairs for the Touro University Physician Assistant Program for over 20 years.
Anthony Otten
Prior to the FDNY, Mr. Otten spent over seven years at NYPCC, delivering mental health workshops to diverse groups and combating stigma. He partnered with NYC schools to support student emotional health and fostered community connections. Mr. Otten's mentorship empowered individuals, and he sought guidance to enhance his service. Now a firefighter, he prioritizes public safety and community well-being. He actively contributes to initiatives like the Anti-bullying Coalition and Suicide Prevention Council, maintaining his commitment to community organizations.
Victor Feliciano
Victor Feliciano is a pastor at Abundant Life Church of God, where he has served for over 20 years. He is the recipient of the State Senator Thomas D. Croci Hispanic Heritage Award for his impactful work with youth. Victor serves on the Church of God New York State Youth Board. He also serves as the Overseeing Pastor for BASIC College Ministries at Stony Brook University, a role he has held for over four years. Victor and his wife Alexis have been married for 13 years and are the proud parents of three children.
Craig Trotta
Craig Trotta, a 65-year-old, credits the Doe Fund for his second chance after overcoming drug addiction, homelessness, and incarceration in 1997. For 27 years, he's dedicated himself to uplifting others, working at the Doe Fund since November 1997. He serves as an inspiration to participants in the "Ready, Willing, and Able" program and beyond. A productive member of society, he's a husband, father, and grandfather. He honors his late mother's wish to "just do good" by helping others.
Honorary Recipients
Apostle Lionel Etwaru
Pastor Kema Dwarka
Vikrant Bhandari
Anthony Vidot