Annual Van Rensselaer Awards Dinner | Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce

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

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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

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