Reported in Islip Bulletin
March 12, 2025
Legis. Steven J. Flotteron recognized Lisa Pace as Suffolk County’s 2025 Woman of Distinction Award nominee for the 11th Legislative District at a celebration at the H. Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge.
Pace and her family have been longtime members of the community. She lives, works, and volunteers in Suffolk County, where she continually breaks new ground through her unwavering commitment to the community. She is deeply involved in supporting prostate and breast cancer initiatives, making a significant impact through her work with awareness initiatives. She is a founding member of Women and Men Against Prostate Cancer Inc., established in 2016, and a dedicated volunteer at Breast Cancer Help Inc. from 1994 to 2014. This cause became especially personal for her after losing her father to the disease in 2015, inspiring her to create meaningful change and open vital conversations about health in her community.
As a founding member of South Shore Arts in Bay Shore, established in 2023, she then hosted the first Art Crawl in April 2023 with the support of her family, friends, and Islip Town business associates. She believes that developers must contribute to the future of each community they develop in, and bringing art and culture downtown will add to a thriving community for years to come. She was proud to donate her display windows at 11 Maple Avenue to honor Thriving Women and Men that have battled Breast Cancer. She is an active member of the Restaurant Committee in downtown Bay Shore.
Respected for her sustained commitment and contributions, Pace has been recognized as a beacon of empowerment and inspiration for women in the community. She actively participates as a board member of the Village of Ocean Beach Planning Board since 2014 and became a board member of the Islip Arts Council in 2024. In addition, she was recognized as a 2023 Honoree by Long Island Business News for her leadership and contributions.
