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Annual Van Rensselaer Awards Dinner


Thursday, September 18
05:00 pm - 08:00 pm
September 18th, 2025 5:00PM - 8:00PM
Hilton Garden Inn Troy , 235 Hoosick St, Troy, NY 12180
$225 per individual | $2150 per table/group
If you have any questions, please contact us

Save the date for our 35th Annual Van Rensselaer Awards Dinner on September 18th! These awards honor the outstanding businesses in our region that make meaningful and lasting contributions to the community. We are continually inspired by the leadership, generosity, and unwavering commitment to service demonstrated by these organizations. These awards are more than just a recognition of success — they are a celebration of the values that elevate our entire community.

We are pleased to announce the 2025 recipients of the Van Rensselaer Awards!

Corporate Award:

DeCrescente Distributing Company

Small Business Award:

Capital Region Workforce Development Board

Nonprofit Community Impact Award:

Unity House 

Edward H. Pattison Citizenship Award ("Ebbie") Award:

Carm Basile, former CEO of CDTA

 

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Presenting Sponsor: Capital Bank


Presenting Sponsor: CDPHP


Presenting Sponsor: Groff Networks


Presenting Sponsor: CDTA


House Wine Sponsor: Hilton Garden Inn


Bar Sponsor: Pioneer


Cocktail Sponsor: HMA

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