Icon Honors

The ICON Honors awards recognize Greater Rochester Area business leaders over the age of 60 for their notable success and demonstration of strong leadership both within and outside of their chosen field.

What is the nomination process and the steps to take?

Once the online nomination form is completed an automated email will be sent to the individual nominated (the email address entered in the “Nominee Email” field) and a submission receipt will be sent to the email placed in the “Nominator’s Email” field.

In order for the nominee to continue with the process they must fill out the application form by the application deadline listed in the automated email and on the corresponding event landing page.

We do also suggest that up to three letters of recommendation be sent to [email protected] by the application deadline to be included in the nominee’s judging packet as supporting materials. This is not a requirement, but an added benefit.

How can I be considered for the ICON Honors award?

While anyone can nominate, we recommend nominations come from a senior leader in the organization. It is then required that the nominee go through the entire application process, please see above response for more details on that.

What are the judges looking for when selecting the ICON Honors Honorees?

The candidate should have demonstrated strong leadership both within and outside of their chosen field in the Greater Rochester Area. It is helpful to have at least one letter of recommendation from someone that can speak to this.

Can I save the nomination or application forms while I’m working on them?

Unfortunately, at this time you cannot, but we’re working to fix that. In the meantime, we suggest either filling out the forms on a separate sheet of paper and/Word Doc first or be prepared to spend some time in the form.

If I’m an honoree, do I need to purchase a ticket?

You do not need to purchase a ticket for yourself if you are an honoree. All other attendees must purchase a ticket. Please, note that all RBJ events are limited attendance based on location. Honorees and sponsors are guaranteed tickets. Individual tickets will only go on sale if space is available after sponsorship deadlines.

What is included in sponsorship packages?

Sponsorship opportunities to include a table for your guests, multimedia marketing, logo usage and much more depending on the level your company selects. For more sponsorship information and benefits please contact your account manager or email [email protected].

Can I buy an ad in the publication?

Please contact Suzanne Fischer-Huettner to place an add or purchase a sponsorship package.

If you still have additional questions or concerns, please email [email protected] 

2022 Honorees

Jo Anne L. Antonacci
Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES

David J. Beinetti, AIA
SWBR

Alfred Burgos, EA
BURGOS Income Tax, Inc.

Patrick Burke
The Burke Group

Mary Ellen Burris
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

Salvatore SoccerSam Fantauzzo
Salvatore’s Pizza

Philip Ferranti Jr.
Fusion Digital

Kevin Flynn
Flynn

Dan Fuller
Bristol Mountain and Roseland Waterpark

Steve Hausmann
Audacy Rochester

A. Thomas Hildebrandt
The Davenport-Hatch Foundation

Kenneth L. Hines
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management

C. Padmanabh Kamath
India Community Center

Monique Latimer
Millard E. Latimer & Son Funeral Directors, Inc.

Todd Liebert, AIA, NCARB
CPL Architecture, Engineering, Planning

Patricia Davis Marks
PDM Consulting and Bill C. Davis LLC

Nannette Nocon
Nocon & Associates

Kenneth J. Pink
The Bonadio Group

Efrain Rivera
Paychex, Inc.

George M. Romell
YMCA of Greater Rochester

Past Honorees

Click here to see all past honorees.

Nominations for this awards event have closed. Nominations for 2024 will reopen on Dec. 5, 2023. Thank you and we look forward to your future nomination! 

Please reach out to [email protected] if you have any additional questions. 

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