About the Leadership Awards
The SUNY Orange Foundation Leadership Awards recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the community, the College, and the Foundation.
Launched in 2006, the Leadership Awards reflect SUNY Orange's longstanding commitment to honoring leadership and service.
2026 Leadership Awards Honorees
Thomas Rickard '92 | Everett Collie | Dr. Erika Hackman | Derrik Wynkoop | Helen G. Ullrich, Esq.
The annual ceremony brings together alumni, community leaders, faculty, staff, and supporters to celebrate leadership, service, and the transformative power of education. Proceeds from the event support scholarships, student success initiatives, and programs that help SUNY Orange students thrive.
Event Details
The Leadership Awards event begins with a welcome reception in the Orange Hall Gallery featuring hors d'oeuvres and beverages, offering guests an opportunity to gather prior to the ceremony.
The awards presentation will follow in the
William & Helen Richards Theatre, with additional time afterward for conversation and celebration in a reception-style setting.
Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: William & Helen Richards Theatre
& Orange Hall Gallery
SUNY Orange - Middletown Campus
Format: Hors d'oeuvres & beverages
Join Us on April 30
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Attend
Join alumni, community leaders, and supporters for an evening celebrating leadership, service, and community impact.
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Sponsor
Support student success while being recognized as a valued partner at the Leadership Awards and throughout the year.
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Advertise
Promote your business or honor a leader with an ad in the Leadership Awards program journal.
2026 Leadership Awards Honorees
Recognizing outstanding leadership, service, and community impact.
Thomas Rickard '92
Distinguished Alumni Leadership Award
Associate Professor of Mathematics & Head Coach, SUNY Orange Men's Basketball
Everett Collie
Leadership in Business Award
Creative professional, entrepreneur, Founder of EC Media Group LLC
Dr. Erika Hackman
Leadership in Education Award
Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs & Student Services, SUNY Orange
Derrik Wynkoop
Leadership in Community Service Award
(In Memory of Dawn Ansbro)
President & CEO, Walden Savings Bank, SUNY Orange Foundation Board Member
Helen G. Ullrich, Esq.
Lifetime Achievement in Leadership Award
Retired Partner, Bergstein & Ullrich, LLP, Former SUNY Orange Trustee & Foundation Board Member
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Celebrate Leadership. Support Student Success. Make an Impact.
Transforming Lives Through Education
Every ticket purchased, sponsorship secured, and advertisement placed helps advance the SUNY Orange Foundation's mission to support students through education. Funds raised through the Leadership Awards help provide scholarships and critical resources that empower students to persist, succeed, and achieve their goals.
Together, we are investing in the future of our students and our community.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship of the Leadership Awards provides vital support for SUNY Orange students through scholarships and student success initiatives, while offering meaningful recognition for partners commited to education, leadership, service, and community impact.
The SUNY Orange Foundation offers both annual partnership opportunities and event-specific sponsorships in support of the Leadership Awards. Annual sponsorships provide year-round visibility and impact across Foundation events, while event-level sponsorships offer meaningful recognition in connection with the Leadership Awards ceremony.
Event Sponsorship Opportunities
Support the Leadership Awards through event-specific sponsorships that provide meaningful recognition while advancing student success.
Select the level that aligns with your goals and capacity to make a meaningful impact.
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Leadership Sponsor
$5,000
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Eight event tickets & verbal recognition during program
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Named $2,000 scholarship supporting student success
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Prominent logo recognition across event, digital & social platforms
Education Investor
$2,000
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Four event tickets
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Named $500 scholarship supporting student success
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Logo recognition on event materials, screens & Foundation platforms
Education Champion
$3,000
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Six event tickets and recognition in event materials
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Named $1,000 scholarship supporting student success
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Logo recognition across event signage, screens & communications
Education Advocate
$1,000
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Two event tickets
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Recognition in event journal and digital sponsor loop
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Recognition on Foundation website & social media
Annual Sponsorship Opportunities
Premier year-round partnerships supporting students across Foundation initiatives.
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Foundation Partner: Presidential Level
$15,000
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Premier annual sponsorship of all SUNY Orange Foundation events
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Named Presidential Scholarship (Full-tuition support)
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Priority recognition & student engagement opportunities
Foundation Partner: Impact Level
$10,000
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Leadership-level recognition at key SUNY Orange Foundation events
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Named $3,500 scholarship supporting student success
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Year-round partner visibility across Foundation communications and digital platforms
Foundation Partner: Community Level
$7,500
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Community partner recognition at select Foundation events
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Named $2,000 scholarship supporting SUNY Orange students
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Ongoing visibility through Foundation communications and website recognition
Interested in a customized sponsorship?
We welcome both individuals and organizations and are happy to work with you to create a custom annual or event sponsorship that reflects your values and level of engagement.
We would love to connect with you to explore options or answer any questions.
Program Journal Advertising Opportunities
Support the Leadership Awards while celebrating our honorees and showcasing your business or message in the official event program.
Journal ads are perfect for businesses, organizations, and individuals who want to show their support.
Full Page Ad
Size:
5" W x 8" H
$500
Half Page Ad
Size:
5" W x 3.875" H
$250
Quarter Page Ad
Size:
2.375" W x 3.875" H
$125
Event Sponsor Name Listing Only: $75
Ad artwork specifications and submission deadlines will be shared after purchase.
Our team is happy to assist with basic ad design if needed.
Tickets
Join us for an evening celebrating leadership, service, and community impact.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: William & Helen Richards Theatre & Orange Hall Gallery
SUNY Orange- Middletown Campus
What Your Ticket Includes:
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Reception-style hors d'oeuvres and beverages in the Orange Hall Gallery
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Leadership Awards ceremony in the William & Helen Richards Theatre
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Time to connect and celebrate with honorees and guests before and after the ceremony
Standard Ticket
$125
SUNY Orange Faculty & Staff Ticket
$95
* Valid SUNY Orange ID required
Tickets will be confirmed by email. No printed tickets are required.
Past Leadership Awards Honorees
Since its inception, the Leadership Awards have recognized distinguished alumni, community leaders, and partners whose leadership and service have made a lasting impact on the community, the College and the Foundation.
Over the years, honorees have represented a wide range of fields and experiences, united by a shared commitment to service, leadership, and strengthening the SUNY Orange community.
Together, past honorees represent the values of leadership, service, and community partnership that define the Leadership Awards.
*Questions/Contact
Thank You to Our Sponsors
We are grateful for the partners who support the Leadership Awards and help advance student success.
