Each year the Shelton Economic Development Corporation honors a board member with the Raymond P. Lavietes Leadership Award.  This award is made in the spirit of the special contribution and example which Ray Lavietes, a friend and former SEDC Board member, made to the community and other communities.  It recognizes those in the community who truly make a difference.

Ray Lavietes favorite quote which he attributed to his father Abraham Lavietes was “Make it a better world for your having passed through it”. Truer words were never spoken as Ray left a legacy of accomplishment which is living proof of his creed and reflected the attributes of a true leader possessed of great vision. 

This award has been instituted in Ray’s memory for his “Leadership and Vision”. He is gone but not forgotten.  The community is lucky to have volunteers follow in Ray’s footstep