2024 Fab5 Young Professional Celebration & Awards Ceremony

The Fab5 Young Professional Celebration highlights the achievements and impact of young professionals, under 40, who are excelling and making an impact in Tompkins County. The Fab5 Awards are given out to 5 local, young professionals who are growing and excelling in their respective fields and in the community.

The Fab5 Awards celebrate excellence in five key categories, highlighting the diverse talents driving our community forward. With the generous support of presenting sponsor AmeriCU, this year's awards will showcase remarkable individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, community service, and professional achievement.

Over 70 nominations were submitted by community members, and we are pleased to announce the 2024 Fab5 Awards Winners:

• Business Leader of the Year, Sponsored by Travis Hyde: Herb Alexander, AVP, People & Culture, Chief Diversity Officer at Cayuga Health Systems 
• ​Volunteer of the Year, Sponsored by Finger Lakes Wealth Management: Kerry Anne Buckman, Volunteer Coordinator, Porchfest
• ​Emerging Leader of the Year: Courtney Owens, Strategic Corporate Partnerships, Tompkins Cortland Community College
• ​Not-for-Profit Leader of the Year, Sponsored by Cayuga Health: Megan Omohundro, Executive Director, Community School of Music and Arts
• ​Industry Leader of the Year, Sponsored by USC Builds: Sarah Schnabel, Co-Owner, LaMorte Electric Heating and Cooling

Event Timeline:

6:00pm    Doors Open! Cocktail Hour sponsored by The Dean. Music by DJ The Brat Dondada, Photobooth by Jyl's Photobooth

6:45 pm   Awards Ceremony Begins

8:15pm    Dessert Hour, DJ & Photobooth

Menu:

Fresh fruit platter (vegan & GF)

Cocktail shrimp (GF)

Vegetable Crudites with Herb Dip (vegan & GF)

Crisp Vegetable Spring Rolls with Sweet Chili Plum Sauce (vegan & GF)

Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms (GF)

Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms

Teriyaki Cocktail Meatballs (GF)

Mini Eggrolls with Sweet and Sour Sauce (vegetarian)

Spinach Artichoke Dip with Pita Chips (vegetarian)

Assorted Mini Chicago Deep Dish Pizzas

Dessert provided by Dolce Delight:

Assorted Pie Bites (vegan flavors included)

Assorted Cupcakes

Chocolate Chip Cookies (vegan)

Brownies (GF)

Beverages:

1 complimentary drink ticket per guest for Wine, Beer, Mocktails, or Soda
Cash Bar

Coffee, Hot Tea, Decaf & Hot Chocolate during Dessert Hour