West Islip is filled with special people who make a difference, people who make an impact on our lives on a regular, sometimes daily, basis.
There are educators, business owners, volunteers, public officials, clergy members and others working to make West Islip a better place.
Click here for a list of current nominees.
Whether it was a Town of Islip official or neighbor who stopped to help you after Hurricane Sandy, a firefighter who took time to comfort you after an incident at your house, or an organizer of a toy drive to help victims of the hurricane, West Islip is filled with influential people.
So who was the most influential person of 2012? Nominate candidates in the comment section below, on our Facebook wall, or by Tweeting us @WestIslipPatch.
