The Community Hero of the Month Award for July was presented to school nurses in Tompkins County.
The award is given through the Tompkins Trust Company and Tompkins Chamber.
The nurses are recognized for their work during the pandemic and providing security and support to students at an uncertain time.
The nurses were given a plaque and a batch of cookies from Creative Sweets.
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