Congratulate the honorees and/or promote your business through the Gala Digital Journal, a dynamic and "green" way of sharing information and warm wishes during the event. The Digital Journal will be displayed throughout the event on large screens, and live on the PRC website thereafter.
Click here to view last year's Digital Journal.
Please see the information below to learn more about the event. We thank you for partnering with the PRC!
The PRC presents our 2025 Gala: PRC Parent Prom
Join us for the PRC Gala 2025: The PRC Parent Prom, an evening of elegance, celebration, and community.
Honorees:
Trish Class
Nidia Orellana
PRC Superstar Award Recipient:
Maura Mazzei
Trish Class Trish Class has been an integral part of the Port Washington community since 1999. After a successful career in hospitality, she dedicated over a decade to raising her two children and volunteering in local schools and organizations, including the PRC. In 2015, Trish took on a formal role at the PRC, eventually serving as its Executive Director. Her leadership transformed the PRC into a thriving community hub before moving on to lead Residents Forward, an environmental nonprofit. Trish’s passion for community, family, and sustainability has left an indelible mark on Port Washington.
Nidia Orellana For more than twenty years, Nidia Orellana and her family have been cherished members of the PRC community. Nidia has not only participated in PRC’s programs with her children and grandchildren but has also been a key educator in our Time for Twos and Stepping Stones programs. Starting as a caregiver, she has grown into a beloved teacher, bringing warmth, patience, and dedication to the families she serves. With a background in early childhood education from Guatemala, Nidia’s commitment to nurturing young minds continues to inspire all who know her.
Maura Mazzei Maura Mazzei is our 2025 PRC Superstar Award Winner, has been a dedicated volunteer and teacher in the Stepping Stones program since 2018. A Port Washington resident since 1982, she found a welcoming community at the PRC in 2002, where she participated in classes with her three daughters. She leaves a lasting impact on families in our community.
We ask you to partner with us in our mission to support first connections, parents, and early childhood enrichment programs for all of our community’s young families. The Parent Resource Center’s outreach program continues to grow and thrive. Studies have shown that early childhood education and enrichment programs exponentially impact children’s lives. We are proud to make these opportunities available to all families in our community.