SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Laura Quigley has been selected as the winner of the 2023 Outstanding Rural Health Program award for the MOVE Sullivan transportation program.

The New York State Association for Rural Health (NYSARH) presented the award to Quigley, who is the commissioner of the Sullivan County Division of Community Resources. This division includes the Office for the Aging, the Center for Workforce Development, County Transportation, the Veterans Services Office and the Youth Bureau.

On November 27, NYSARH issued the following statement extolling the qualities that led to Quigley’s award:

“Ms. Quigley is recognized for exceptional leadership skills, dedication and overall character. Laura is an outstanding individual who consistently demonstrates a strong work ethic, attention to detail and excellent problem solving abilities. When Sullivan County was faced with the dilemma of a non-existent transit system, Laura stepped up to the task along with government agencies and community partners to develop MOVE Sullivan. Laura has gone above and beyond and continues to do so, with the ever-expanding transit system in our county. Her ability to think critically and find innovative solutions to challenges is truly commendable. The genuine commitment and collaborative network spearheaded by Ms. Quigley are proving that support for achieving health and well-being can be realized for community members in a rural NY county.”

The New York State Association for Rural Health (NYSARH) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to preserve and improve the health of the citizens in rural New York State. 

NYSARH membership includes representatives of all facets of the rural health care industry, as well as individuals and students.