Loretta May of Vineyard Haven has been named an “Unsung Hero” by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women for her efforts to better the lives of those in the community.

A VTA employee since arriving on the Island 12 years ago, Ms. May drives a regular morning route between the tree Island towns. On Tuesdays, she drive a Medivan to Boston. The journey keeps her and medical patients off-Island from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“Ms. May has amazing compassion as a driver and understands that those who are heading to doctor’s appointments often need a distraction during the trip off Island,” said Rep. Timothy Madden, who nominated Ms. May for the award. “She makes their trip much more of an adventure.”

Ms. May was honored at a ceremony in the Great Hall of the State House on May 15. The ceremony was emceed by News Center 5’s Liz Brunner.