Celebrate the Capital Region's Champions of Philanthropy
Thank you for joining us at United Way of the Greater Capital Region’s Annual Awards, as we celebrated our Campaign Champions, organizations, and individuals who invested more than $4M to support the health, education, and financial stability of every person in our community. The evening paid tribute to our region’s most generous philanthropists with the induction of John & Lynda Kearney to the 2022 Class of the Capital Region Philanthropy Hall of Fame, and revealed Ben Williams from Connect Center as the 2022 Capital Region Philanthropist of the Year!
Capital Region Philanthropy Hall of Fame
The Capital Region Philanthropy Hall of Fame is a tribute to the citizens who have given so much to improve the quality of life for others.
We are proud to announce and induct the fourth class of the Capital Region Philanthropy Hall of Fame—a lasting tribute to the citizens who have given so much to improve the quality of life for others. Joining an impressive class are John and his wife Lynda Kearney. John, who has over three decades as a Capital Region community volunteer and labor leader, has served on various boards including an impressive 20 years on the board of United Way of the Greater Capital Region.
Capital Region Philanthropist of the Year
Join us next year at Annual Awards where we reveal the Capital Region Philanthropist of the Year!
This award is chosen through a community-driven selection process to recognize the extraordinary generosity of an individual who has made a lasting impact in the Capital Region. This award recognizes the achievements and contributions of an individual who has given their time, talent, and treasure to positively impact our community. This honor will be awarded to an individual who has made a lasting impact in the Capital Region by:
- Contributing a generous donation(s) to an organization(s) or cause(s);
- Going above and beyond as a volunteer with an organization(s);
- Leading or establishing a non-profit organization that is making a significant difference in our
Stay connected to learn when the next nomination opens
Ben Williams
Ben Williams is the Executive Director of the Connect Center, providing mentorship and youth development programs to allow students to explore their passions, talents, and eventually a career path.
United Way of the Greater Capital Region's Honorary Committee
To join the Honorary Committee or to get involved as a sponsor, contact Amari Duncan.
Tocqueville Society Member | * UWGCR Board Member | * in memoriam of
Wallace & Jane Altes
Carm* & Sheila Basile
Ryan Case*
Circles of Mercy
Marcia Cognetta*
Joe Corr
BJ Costello
Robert M. Curley*
Rabbi Matt* & Sharon Cutler
Robert & Susanne Doyle
John & Pam Eberle
Corey L. Ellis, Albany Common Council President
Peter & Lauren Gannon
Alan P. Goldberg
Neil & Jane* Golub
Amanda Goyer
Lt. DJ Grant & Selica Y. Grant, Esq.
Liz Hitt
Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson & Dr. Morris A. Washington
Daquetta Jones
Dr. Coretta Killikelly & CEK RN Consulting, Inc
Dr. Heidi Knoblauch
Jennifer MacPhee
Hon. Paula A Mahan
Drs. Jim* & Jenny Malatras
Andy Marsh
April Marsh
Norman and Micki Massry
Hon. John T. McDonald III, RPh
Dr. Alfredo Medina, Jr* & Jeannine Trimboli
MVP Health Care
John J. Nigro
Maureen E. O'Brien & Paul Vogt
Brian & Beth O'Grady
Rick & Diana Ostroff
Percy Waller Foundation
Mary Phillips
Michael-Aaron* & Amber Poindexter
Dominick Purnomo
Ellen Sax, MVP Health Care
Kyla Schmidt
Hon. Mayor Kathy Sheehan
Sheehan Productions
Shawn Smeltzer
Richard & Diana Straut
Dylan Thisse
Samuel Trimboli & Matt DeCrescente
Alex Tronco
Michael & Lynette Tucker
2022 Annual Awards Honorees
Capital Region Hall of Fame Inductee
John & Lynda Kearney
2021 Annual Awards Honorees
Capital Region Hall of Fame Inductee
The Late Father Peter G. Young
A pioneer in substance abuse treatment
2020 Annual Awards Honorees
Capital Region Hall of Fame Inductee
James J. Barba, JD
President Emeritus, Albany Med
2020 Annual Awards Ceremony
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2019 Annual Awards Honorees
Capital Region Hall of Fame Inductee
Neil & Jane* Golub
* of blessed memory
Capital Region Hall of Fame Inductee
Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson & Dr. Morris Washington
