The 2025 Annual Awards Breakfast

The Corning Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to host its Annual Awards Breakfast, a signature event honoring exceptional leadership, business achievement, and community involvement in the Corning area. This gathering brings together business leaders, professionals, and community members to recognize individuals and organizations whose contributions reflect the Chamber’s values and strengthen our community. Registration includes access to the awards breakfast reception and a full breakfast.

Each year, three awards are presented:

Lifetime Achievement Award
The Chamber’s highest honor, recognizing an individual whose lasting contributions, leadership, and integrity have inspired and positively influenced both business and community life. Nominees should be current or retired Chamber members.

Business Achievement Award
Presented to an individual or business that demonstrates long-term success, integrity, creativity, and community support. Recipients show consistent leadership, engagement, and advocacy that impact the Corning area’s economic and civic vitality. Nominees must be current Chamber members.

Young Professional Leadership Award
Recognizing an emerging leader, 40 or younger, who shows excellence, initiative, and community dedication. Honorees serve as role models and embody the future of leadership in the Corning area. Nominees must be Chamber members.

The Annual Awards Breakfast is a proud Chamber tradition, celebrating excellence while reaffirming our commitment to leadership, growth, and community engagement.