Foundation Gala Honors Local Partners, Raises Funds for Foundation Initiatives
October 28, 2024
The Hudson Valley Community College Foundation hosted its annual Gala on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 at the Franklin Plaza ballroom in Troy, where it honored four local business partners with the Foundation Leadership Award and raised more than $113,000 to support several Foundation initiatives at the college.
The Foundation Leadership Award is presented annually at the Gala to an individual or organization who embodies “leadership, dedication and commitment” consistent with the mission of the college’s Foundation. The Foundation’s highest form of recognition, the award celebrates those who are dedicated to providing access to high quality education, and truly understand how education can strengthen our community.
In 2024, four categories of the Foundation Leadership Award were recognized: Community Partner (Chiquita D’Arbeau, Executive Director of the Albany Housing Authority); Economic Driver (Albany County Airport Authority); Regional Philanthropist (BBL Charitable Foundation); and Viking Spirit (Hudson Valley Community College Honors College Director Lamyaa Hassib).
“I’d like to share my sincere thanks and congratulations with all of our 2024 Foundation Leadership Award honorees, whose partnership and support have been vital in helping Hudson Valley Community College advance, grow, and reach more students than ever,” said Hudson Valley Community College Officer in Charge Louis Coplin. “As the college continues to expand our services and our footprint, we are grateful to work in tandem with such talented and dedicated individuals and organizations wo understand and enhance our mission, and thankful for all those who have supported the Foundation and its initiatives to help create brighter futures for our students.”
More than 200 attendees were present for the Gala, which was sponsored by numerous regional organizations. Major sponsors include:
Platinum Sponsor
NY CREATES
Gold Sponsors
BBL Construction, GlobalFoundries, and St. Peter’s Health Partners
Silver Sponsors
Albany County Airport Authority, Callanan Industries, Hodgson Russ, JMZ Architects and Planners, TRANE, Turner Construction, and The United Group
Friends of the Foundation
Mosaic Associates Architects, Sunmark Federal Credit Union, Fenimore Asset Management, First National Bank of Scotia, UHY, and CHA Consulting
Proceeds from this year’s Gala will benefit four Foundation initiatives: the campaign for the Applied Technology Education Center (ATEC), the Annual Fund, the Alumni Association and the Honors College.