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    Save the date for the 2024 Annual Awards Breakfast! 

    Friday, November 8

     

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    Nominations are now open! 

    Tell us who you would like to see recognized for our 2024 Awards - get the nomination form here or use the online survey form here

     

    Nominations must be received by Friday, October 11

     

    When you share your nomination with us, the more detailed information you include to help in the selection, the better!  Want to see an example?  Read the nominations for our 2023 honorees here.

     

    2024 Annual Awards Breakfast

    Friday, November 8

    8:00 am

    Radisson Hotel Corning

    $30 per person

    Please register to attend by Friday, November 3

     

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    AWARD CATEGORIES:

     

    THE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

    The highest and most distinguished honor given by the Chamber, the LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD  is presented to an individual who has made a lasting contribution to our community by exhibiting leadership, providing inspiration to, and positively influencing others in the business community and our community at large.  This award is meant to honor those who have a long-standing history of integrity and involvement and are respected both professionally and as a part of our community.  Nominees should be current or retired Members of the Corning Area Chamber of Commerce.

     

    BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

    The EVOLVING BUSINESS AWARD  is presented to an individual or business, that best represents the spirit and values that have led them to success, including integrity, positivity, humility, resilience, creativity and generosity.  This award is meant to recognize the positive impact and enduring contributions through engagement, leadership and advocacy within our business community, and on-going support and commitment to the community at large.  Nominees should be a current Member of the Corning Area Chamber of Commerce.

     

    YOUNG PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD

    The YOUNG PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD is presented to an individual, 40 years of age or younger, who demonstrates growing excellence, creativity and initiative in their professional field  This award is meant to honor an individual who is engaged in the community outside their professional role and shows a strong commitment to good business practices, thereby serving as a role model for other young professionals both personally and professionally.  Nominees should be a current Member of the Corning Area Chamber of Commerce; current membership of the Corning Area Young Professionals is preferred, but not required.

     

     


     

  • Thank you to CareFirst NY, Siemens Energy, and all our 2024 Sponsors:

     

     

     

     

     

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    2023 Award Recipients:

    Lifetime Achievement - Elaine Smith, Tanglewood Nature Center

    Business Achievement - Dr. Constance Sullivan-Blum & The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes

    Young Professional Leadership - Ashleigh Madison, IncubatorWorks

     

     

  • 2022 Award Recipients:

    Young Professional Leadership -  Caitlin McConville, Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning & the Finger Lakes

    Evolving Business - Judith A. Rowe Consulting

    Lifetime Achievement - Jeanne Eschbach, SUNY Corning Community College

    Community Leadership - Chemung Canal Trust Company

     

  • 2021 Award Recipients

    LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD:
    Nancy Williamson, ServU Credit Union

      

    EVOLVING BUSINESS AWARD:
    Card Carrying Books & Gifts

     

    YOUNG PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD:
    Tess McKinley, Cornell Cooperative Extension Steuben County

     

    COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD:
    Corning Credit Union

     

    SPECIAL CHAMBER RECOGNITION:

    ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD:
    Darlene Smith & Jack Wheeler, Steuben County


  • 2019 Award Recipients

    LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD:
    Michael Wayne, Chemung Canal Trust Company

      

    EVOLVING BUSINESS AWARD:
    Wineglass Race Series

     

    YOUNG PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD:
    Neil Folnsbee, Corning Credit Union

     

  • 2020 Award Recipients

    LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD:
    Jeffrey Eaton, Arbor Housing & Development

      

    EVOLVING BUSINESS AWARD:
    Nicholas Thayer, Nickel's Pit BBQ

     

    YOUNG PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD:
    Jeremy Purifoy, Journey 333 Corning

     

    NEW IN 2020!

    COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD:
    Teresa Smith, Corning Food Hub

    The COVID-19 Unity Response Fund: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning & the Finger Lakes, Corning Foundation, The Triangle Fund and United Way of the Southern Tier


  • 2018 Recipients

    LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD:
    Chris Sharkey, Corning Enterprises
     
    EVOLVING BUSINESS AWARD:
    BOSS Security & Automation, Owner Matthew Putt
     
    YOUNG PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD:
    Amanda Stuart, Nonnie Hood Parent Resource Center