Community Champion

The person who provided direction or guidance resulting in a noteworthy improvement in the community or community service organization in the area.

Rosa Smith-Montanaro
RochesterWorks

Leadership Award
For a leader within their company and their community, who promotes business growth, and effectively fosters diversity in their
business or organization.

Melanie DellaPietra

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce

Entrepreneur of the Year

Business owner or leader with the most noteworthy achievement in business.

Jason Barrett
Black Button Distilling

Linda Halliburton Friend of RPCN Award (Non-Member) :

Any non-member of RPCN whose devotion, dedication or efforts most benefitted the RPCN organization’s growth or programs.

Lindsay Ward
Brockport SBDC

Dave Young Dedicated Service Award

Any RPCN member whose devotion, dedication or efforts most benefitted the RPCN organization’s growth, programs or standing in the community.

Melanie Watson
Melanie Watson Design