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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit

March 15, 2023
Attend this online summit to take the first steps in creating your company’s DEI business strategy and making equitable action a priority to improve business outcomes.

Health Care HeroesHealth Care Heroes

March 28, 2023
Recognizes excellence, promotes innovation and honors the efforts of organizations and individuals making a significant impact on the quality of health care in the Rochester area.


Best Companies

April 19, 2023  
Best Companies to Work for in New York is a celebration of the state’s elite employers, who have proven that they know what it takes to create an environment where people love to come to work.


womens-leadership-marylandlogo-768x117Women of Excellence

May 2, 2023
Women of Excellence identifies high-achieving women for their tremendous career accomplishments.

Financial Leadersfinancial leaders

June 22, 2023 (Nominations due March 15, 2023)
Recognize financial leaders who have made outstanding contributions to their organizations and to the Greater Rochester community.


Reader RankingsReader Rankings

July 27, 2023 (Nominations open March 1)
Celebrating your favorite businesses in the Rochester region.


Women’s Leadership SummitWomen's Leadership

Sept. 28, 2023 
Seasoned and emerging women leaders come together for an afternoon of career development, networking, and more.

Legal ExcellenceLegal Excellence Awards

Oct. 5, 2023 (Nominations due June 28, 2023)
The Daily Record and Rochester Business Journal are taking their legal recognition programs to the next level with the Legal Excellence Awards.


Leaders in Construction & Real EstateConstruction & Real Estate

Oct. 23, 2023 (Nominations due July 26, 2023)
Celebrates the individuals and companies who are changing the landscape of the Rochester region through design, construction, project management, lending, innovation and more.


Forty Under 40FortyUnder40

Nov. 14, 2023 (Nominations due Aug. 2, 2023)
Recognizes forty individuals, under the age of 40, who have achieved professional success and made civic contributions to our community.

Icon Honorsiconhonors

Dec. 5, 2023 (Nominations due Aug. 30, 2023)
Recognizes 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.