Who Enlightens and Aspires Schoharie County? SEEC Announces Call for Nominations
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Who Enlightens and Aspires Schoharie County? SEEC Announces Call for Nominations
Schoharie County, NY (October 8, 2024) – The Schoharie Economic Enterprise Corporation (SEEC) issued a call for nominations for the 2024 ENLIGHTEN AND ASPIRE AWARDS. Non-traditional recognition is offered by SEEC and its major benefactors, Dusty and Tom Putnam, who will present the awards in December. SEEC has received dozens of qualified nominations over the years with the selection of two annual winners. The recognition is directed toward inspiring individuals or entities eligible from every corner of the County who are essential to fostering economic growth in Schoharie County.
“We have been so pleased to learn more about the inspiring work from Main Street to the valleys, from award-winning crafts to the boundless entrepreneurial spirit among us” enthused Tom Putnam, SEEC Chair.
The nominations should fit one of the two categories defined as:
Enlighten Award: The ENLIGHTEN Award honors an individual or organization who has filled the educational gaps to support resiliency for Schoharie County. This person or group thinks outside of the box and builds creative bridges from real-world problems to long-term solutions. The ENLIGHTEN Awardee may also be the champion of an informal cause or an intellectual movement. 2022 Winner: Schoharie River Center (John McKeeby) 2023 Winner: Tianna Kennedy (Catskills Agrarian Alliance)
Aspire Award: The ASPIRE Award is meant to recognize an individual or organization that has ascended or transcended in their industry. This individual or group exemplifies best-practice efforts through demonstrated success and is inherently innovative. Always looking to instill hope, the ASPIRE Awardee fosters growth through their commitment to their craft, company and community prosperity. 2022 Winner: Tina Wellman (BrightDrive Healthcare Solutions) 2023 Winner: Wayward Lane Brewing
To learn more about how to nominate a person, business or organization, visit www.seecny.org before the November 20th deadline, email marketing@seecny.org or call SEEC at 518-517-1700.
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About Schoharie Economic Enterprise Corp. (SEEC): Established by the private sector, Schoharie Economic Enterprise Corporation, commonly known as “SEEC,” was organized as a not-for-profit to strengthen Schoharie County by fostering economic growth. SEEC serves as a liaison to local municipalities and institutional leaders with the common goal of highlighting distinctive points of light within the community, cultivating entrepreneurial endeavors and enhancing the ability of local businesses to add value to their enterprises. SEEC is guided by social, environmental and financial principles that will accelerate growth and help provide sustainability through a collaborative and thriving business community.
PRESS CONTACT:
Emily Smith, Marketing Coordinator Schoharie Economic Enterprise Corp (SEEC) Email: marketing@seecny.org Phone: 518-517-1700