Honoree Recognition Breakfast
Celebrate the individuals and organizations making a meaningful difference across the Mohawk Valley at our 2nd Annual Honoree Recognition Breakfast. This special morning honors leadership, service, and lasting community impact.
Join community leaders, donors, business partners, and nonprofits as we recognize those strengthening our region while raising vital funds to support United Way programs.
View event details, download the flyer/graphic, 2026 honoree list, sponsorship package, and RSVP below.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, May 6th 2026
Time: 8 AM-10 AM
Location: Vernon Down Casino Hotel, 229 Stuhlman Rd, Vernon, NY 13476
Tickets: $50/per ticket | $450/a table of 10
Help us spread the word
Access our official event materials by clicking the links below:
- Download the Honoree Breakfast Flyer – Perfect for printing or emailing.
- Download the Social Media Graphic – Ready to post on all socials (ex. Facebook, LinkedIn, ...).
2026 Honorees:
- Mayor Michael Galime - Community Leadership Impact Award
- For decisive leadership that shaped community outcomes in the past year.
Mayor of the City of Utica
- For decisive leadership that shaped community outcomes in the past year.
- Phyllis Breland - Board Leadership Impact Award
- For strategic leadership that strengthened United Way’s work this year.
Advocacy Chair & Strategic Impact Chair of United Way of the Mohawk Valley
- For strategic leadership that strengthened United Way’s work this year.
- Stephanie Davis-Clark - Volunteer Impact of the Year
- For extraordinary volunteer engagement that delivered real community results this year.
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
- For extraordinary volunteer engagement that delivered real community results this year.
- Loaves & Fishes – Herkimer - Funded Partner Impact of the Year
- For measurable program impact and collaboration during the past year.
- Enesa Sabanagic - Community Partnership Impact Award
- Recognizing a partner whose investment, leadership, and collaboration strengthened community stability.
Director, James R. Cook Labor Agency
- Recognizing a partner whose investment, leadership, and collaboration strengthened community stability.
- Jesenia Wright - Community Voice & Advocacy Impact Award
- Honoring an individual whose advocacy and lived experience advanced meaningful change this year.
Director of School-Based Mental Health, iCAN
- Honoring an individual whose advocacy and lived experience advanced meaningful change this year.
- Ron Klopfanstein - Communications & Community Awareness Impact Award
- Recognizing media leadership that elevated community needs, solutions, and impact.
Multimedia Journalist
- Recognizing media leadership that elevated community needs, solutions, and impact.
- Marianne Buttenschon - Legacy of Impact & Service Award
- Honoring a career of dedication, leadership, and lasting influence on the Mohawk Valley as a new chapter begins.
Assembly Representative, 119th District
- Honoring a career of dedication, leadership, and lasting influence on the Mohawk Valley as a new chapter begins.
Partner With Us
Support the Mohawk Valley and showcase your business to our 200+ attendees! Whether you're interested in an event sponsorship or donating a raffle item, we’d love to have you involved.
- Become a Sponsor: View our [2026 Sponsorship Package] or contact Sarah Macri at sarahm@unitedwaymv.org.
- Donate a Raffle Item: We are seeking unique items, gift certificates, and local experiences! [Apply to Donate a Raffle Item Here] or reach out to Kassandra Gagliano at kassandrag@unitedwaymv.org.
Register to Attend
This event is open to the public. Space is limited, and advance registration is encouraged. RSVP by April 22nd!
If paying by credit card:
Please register here: Honoree Breakfast RSVP Link (Credit Card ONLY) or fill out the application below.
If paying by check:
Please register here: Honoree Breakfast RSVP (Check ONLY) or fill out the application below.