Nonprofit Awards

March 21, 2012

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CONGRATULATIONS to this year's HONOREES!

Executive of the Year:
Diane Kuppermann-Make-A-Wish
Cassandra Sheets-Center for Family Life & Recovery
Beth Trunfio-Ronald McDonald House
Mary Jo Thorn-ACHIEVE
Kim Shedd-Spaulding Support Services
Randi Bregman-Vera House, Inc.
Mary Beth Frey-The Samaritan Center
Nina Albino-Charity for Children
Cathy Palm-Tully Hill Corporation

Board of Leadership:
Rand Allgaier-Allgaier Law Firm for Learning Disabilities Assoc. of CNY
Mary Thompson-F.O.C.U.S. Greater Syracuse
Terry Plizga-M&T Bank for Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways

Board of Development:
Nancy Smith-F.O.C.U.S. Greater Syracuse

Impact Award:
Barbara Leach-Syracuse Habitat
David MacDonough-Stonecrest Associates for Boys and Girls Clubs
Beth Lynn Hoey-Francis House, Inc.
Margaret Butler-Syracuse University for South Side Innovation Center
Linda Church-ProLiteracy
Jessie Keating-Imagine Syracuse, Inc.
Brenda McCutcheon-Loretto
Josh Crane-Finger Lakes SPCA

Career Achievement:
Eric & Sharon Loori-Freedom Guide Dogs
Lisa Smith-American Cancer Society

Community Impact Award:
Catholic Charities of Onondaga Country


Event Information:
Celebrate the exceptional accomplishments of the leaders driving the area’s nonprofit organizations (NPOs) by attending the Nonprofit Awards Luncheon.

Our presenting sponsor, M&T Bank, along with BizEventz and the Central New York Business Journal, believe that these leaders deserve to be recognized for outstanding accomplishments on behalf of their organizations.

With the support of our presenting sponsor, M&T Bank, on March 21st, The Nonprofit Awards Luncheon will honor recipients from the below 5 categories.

We will honor them for excellence, leadership, fiduciary responsibility, management practices, creativity, impact, and business acumen.

Please join us at the luncheon to support the 2012 honorees!


Check-in & Networking: 11:00 am
Reception: 11:15 am
Lunch: 12:00 pm
End: 2:00 pm

No Charge for Honoree's

Ticket's are offered at a reduced price of $35 per attendee.

Table prices: $350
Table of 9 attendees + 1 honoree: $315
Register TODAY!


Executive of the Year: Nominee is a nonprofit executive (president, CEO, executive director) who exhibit leadership, planning skills, strong staff growth, board development, solid fiscal management, and increased fund-raising.

Board Leadership: Nominee is a lay leader of the board of directors. He/she may be a present or past president of the board, long-term board member, and/or major contributor. Cite how the nominee strengthened the organization, implemented the corporate mission or vision, and enhanced the strategic plan.

Board Development: Nominee is a lay leader of the board of directors, who "grew" the organization through fund-raising or through dynamic ideas, which improved operations. Nominee's efforts enhanced the board through a higher level of participation.

Impact Award: Nominee may be an employee of the NPO, a board member, or a volunteer, who created and/or implemented a new or existing program that not only changes the organization but also the community.

Career Achievement: Nominee is a lay leader who makes a lifetime commitment to the community by advocating for NPOs and by dedicating his/her time and resources for the betterment of the commonweal.