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.
Awards Celebration
Dec. 4, 2023
The Genesee Valley Club
421 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14607
4:00 p.m. – General Networking Reception with food stations and drinks.
5:15 p.m. – Awards program to begin
6:00 p.m. – Dessert and celebration continues
This event is limited in attendance and a small number of tickets are on sale for $240 each. Due to the small number of tickets please email [email protected] for all ticket inquiries.
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities and benefits please contact your account manager or email [email protected].
If you have questions about this awards event, please email [email protected].
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]
2023 Honorees
Bob Bechtold
HARBEC, Inc.
Alice Calabrese
Lollypop Farm Humane Society of Greater Rochester
Kevin Cannan
AAC Contracting, Inc.
Tom Clark
Paychex
George Conboy
Brighton Securities
R. Thomas Flynn
Monroe Community College
Gloria Jean Howard
Wilson Commencement Park/City of Rochester
Michael King
Jewish Senior Life
Alan Lockwood
Boylan Code LLP
Robert Mayo
Rochester Regional Health
Andrew Meloni
Brown & Brown
Constance Mitchell-Jefferson
City of Rochester
Joseph Morelle
United States House of Representatives
Jonathan Orpin
New Energy Works & Pioneer Millworks
Louis Papa
University of Rochester Medical Center
Elizabeth Paul
Nazareth University
John Pitton
Bank of America Private Bank
Peggy Quackenbush
The Hochstein School
Loren Ranaletta
Episcopal SeniorLife Communities
JoAnne Ryan, RN, MHA
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Rochester
Shreeram Shrivastava
Larsen Engineers
J. Michael Smith
The Cabot Group
Past Honorees
Click here to see all past honorees.
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