Business Excellence Awards Voting

2025 Business Excellence Awards Voting Form

As a valued member of the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce, your voice helps us honor the individuals and organizations who go above and beyond to shape our region. After receiving an impressive slate of nominations, it’s time to cast your vote and help us determine this year’s winners.

Please review the finalists in each category below and select one winner per award. Your selections will be kept confidential and play a critical role in celebrating those making a meaningful difference in Sullivan County.

Award categories include:

Businessperson of the Year
– Recognizes an individual for outstanding leadership and business success.
• Janet Carrus, Founder, Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre
• Sean Brooks, Owner, Prestige Towing
• Steven Schwartz, Owner, Steve’s Music Center

Distinguished Achievement Award
– Recognizes an individual or organization for significant and lasting contributions to the region.
• Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre
• Ira Steingart, Chief Executive Officer, Sullivan County IDA
• New Hope Community
• The River Reporter
• Usher Jalas, Owner, Bowling on Broadway & Liberty Pizza

Distinguished Service Award
– Recognizes an individual for extraordinary community service and volunteerism.
• Danny Gonzalez, Owner, Starters American Eatery
• Lynn Morales, Community Engagement Support Specialist, Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson

Emerging Leader Award
– Recognizes a rising professional making meaningful change.
• Jennifer Jensen, Sales Manager, Hudson Valley Home Source, LLC
• Jesse Robinson, Founder & CEO, JR Capital Solutions

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Workplace Excellence Award
– Recognizes a workplace for commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion.
• Kathy Kreiter, Program Administrator, Sullivan County Federation for the Homeless

Resorts World Gives Award
– Presented to a local nonprofit organization in recognition of its outstanding service, impact, and dedication to the Sullivan County community.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Town of Wallkill
• Catskill Animal Rescue (CARE)
• Hope’s Compass

Voting is open exclusively to Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce members. Only one vote per organization will be counted. The deadline to submit your vote is end of day, Wednesday, September 10th.



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Recognizes an individual for outstanding leadership and business success.

Recognizes an individual or organization for significant and lasting contributions to the region.

Recognizes an individual for extraordinary community service and volunteerism.

Recognizes a rising professional making meaningful change.

Recognizes a workplace for commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion.

Recognizes a nonprofit organization making a significant impact on the community through service, outreach, or support.