2023 Annual Celebration & Award Ceremony

Let's Celebrate Together!

We are pleased to host our Annual Meeting & Awards Celebration with award winners and guests, Board and staff at the beautiful Statler Hotel. 

Menu includes passed appetizers including potato samosas with a cilantro chutney (vegan) and bacon wrapped scallops (GF). 

Display stations: 
NY Cheese and Fruit
Cornell Cheddar, Lively Run Goat Cheese, Crosswind's Goblin
Alpine Cheese, Muenster Grapes, Dried Cherries and Apricots,
Citrus Marmalade, Toasted Baguette, Water Crackers
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Dim Sum Bar
Steamed Shrimp Shumai, Hoisin Sauce
Crispy Pork Gyoza, Ginger-Scallion Ponzu
Vegetable Spring Rolls, Sweet Thai Chili Sauce
Chicken Momo, Gochujang Mayo
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Mediterranean Antipasto
Prosciutto, Genoa Salami, Soppressata, Chorizo, Pepperoni,
Parmigiano-Reggiano, Fresh Mozzarella, Marinated Olives,
Roasted Red Peppers, Grilled and Pickled Vegetables

MASHED POTATO BAR
Sweet Potatoes and Country Smashed Yukon Gold
Mixers: BBQ Pulled Pork, Truffled Braised Chicken, Garlic Butter,
Cornell Cheddar, Applewood-Smoked Bacon, Scallion, Tabasco
Fried Onions, Diced Jalapeno

Miniature Desserts
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House-Made Cookies
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Chocolate Truffles

Networking reception/registration begin at 5:30 pm, awards and brief remarks will be presented throughout the evening. 

Complementary wine provided by The Falls Wine Room

Join us in celebrating this year's award winners! 

Entrepreneur of the Year: Kevin Sullivan - ITH Hospitality
Not-for-Profit of the Year: Ithaca Community Childcare Center (IC3) 
Distinguished Business of the Year: Gimme Coffee
Noel Desch Key Person of the Year: Greg Hartz
Howard Cogan Tourism Award: Gary Ferguson

Thank you to the following event sponsors:

Cayuga Health System, Presenting Sponsor
Tompkins Community Bank, Presenting Sponsor
Scriabba Walker & Co, LLP, Centerpiece Sponsor 

Statler Hotel, Event Sponsor 
Hilton Garden Inn, Event Sponsor
CSP Management, Event Sponsor 
M&T Bank, Event Sponsor
Community Foundation of Tompkins County, Event Sponsor
Chemung Canal Trust Company, Event Sponsor
Cornell University, Event Sponsor 
Community Bank, Event Sponsor
Ithaca College, Event Sponsor 

Well Said Media, Media Partner

Your support of the Chamber & CVB is as important as ever, and we're so grateful to our members and tourism partners.