Pakistani-American Community Leader Abida Sattar Honored with Prestigious New York Community Recognition Award
Three Decades of Dedicated Humanitarian Service Earns Recognition for Outstanding Contributions to Public Health and Community Welfare
By Manzoor Hussain | Brooklyn, New York
Prominent Pakistani-American community leader and social activist Abida Sattar has been honored with the Marjorie Matthews Community Recognition Award by NYC Health + Hospitals in recognition of her outstanding contributions to public health, long-term care initiatives, and decades of selfless community service.
The prestigious award was presented during a formal ceremony held in July 2025, acknowledging Sattar’s unwavering commitment to supporting the mission of New York City’s public healthcare system and her continuous efforts to improve the well-being of underserved communities.
The official citation praised Abida Sattar for her steadfast support of NYC Health + Hospitals’ mission and her exceptional dedication to community welfare and public service. The certificate bears the signatures of Dr. Mitchell Katz, President and Chief Executive Officer of NYC Health + Hospitals, and Jackie Rowe-Adams, Chair of the Community Relations Committee, Board of Directors.
The recognition reflects Sattar’s significant role in strengthening New York City’s public healthcare system and her active involvement in a wide range of community outreach and social welfare initiatives. Over the past three decades, she has worked tirelessly to promote public health, support vulnerable populations, and advance community development.
Members of the Pakistani and broader South Asian communities warmly welcomed the honor, describing it as a source of pride not only for Abida Sattar but for the entire diaspora. Community leaders noted that the award highlights the positive contributions Pakistani-Americans continue to make across the United States.
The Marjorie Matthews Community Recognition Award is presented to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to community service, the advancement of public health, and social welfare, making a lasting and meaningful impact on society.
Abida Sattar’s achievement stands as a testament to her lifelong commitment to humanitarian service and serves as an inspiring milestone for the Pakistani-American community in New York and beyond.
