Congratulations 2026 Award Winners

Phyllis Goldman Encouragement Award for Women: LaToya Alexander – Sisters Cleaning

This award recognizes women in our community who have demonstrated noteworthy entrepreneurial and professional pursuits, who are committed to community and have served as a role model for other women and girls pursuing their career dreams.

Terri Bridenbecker Young Professional Award:

Julisa Stone-Szpaicher – United Way of Cayuga County

Recognizes an individual who is pursuing excellence in their career. A young professional is a goal-oriented person under the age of 40.

Community Leadership Award: Brian Jessie – Class of 2023

This award is open to Leadership Cayuga Alumni. Leadership Cayuga is a chamber program geared towards empowering diverse individuals with the knowledge, skills, and inspiration to successfully achieve leadership roles while developing a collective resource and problem-solving network to address present and future community needs and challenges.

Non-Profit of the Year Award: Cayuga Community College

Recognizes a non-profit organization that contributes to the success of our community by enhancing the quality of life or contributing to the economic base of Cayuga County.

 

Business Leader Award:

MacKenzie-Childs

Honors businesses that continually invest in Cayuga County & have shown leadership by taking an active role in our community.

Small Business of the Year Awards
These awards celebrate both a newly emerged and a more established small business:

In Business Less Than 5 Years:

Auburn Bagel Company

Demonstrates entrepreneurship evidenced by diversification, creativity & imagination.

In Business More Than 5 Years: Mr. Mills Contracting

Demonstrates the ability to overcome adversities in the ever-changing business environment and staying power with a commitment to community involvement.

 

Thank You Sponsors!

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The 2026 Chamber Awards Luncheon  was held at the Springside Inn on Wednesday, May 6th to Celebrate the Winners!