Achievement Awards: Celebrating Global Impact in the Capital Region
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2026 Honorees Soon to be Announced
Celebrating Excellence. Inspiring Connection. Honoring Global Impact
Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
Time:
6:00 PM (Networking) 7:00 PM (Dinner) 8:00 PM (Awards)
Location: Hudson Valley Community College Bulmer Telecommunications Center, located at 80 Vandenburgh Avenue, Troy, NY 12180
2026 Event Chair
We are proud to be guided and supported by two esteemed community leaders who embody ICCR’s mission of building bridges through culture and kindness:
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2026 Honorees: Changemakers Who Inspire Global Understanding
We are proud to recognize honorees in five inspiring categories.
Category 1: Business & Entrepreneurship
Honors a community member who has immigrated to our region and has created economic opportunities through business and entrepreneurship. Nominees demonstrate innovation, job creation, ethical leadership, and a positive impact on the local economy and community.
Category 2: Community Service and Philanthropy
Honors a community member who has immigrated to our region and has strengthened the community through volunteerism, philanthropy, and/or sustained service. Nominees demonstrate generosity, leadership through action, and a meaningful commitment to improving the lives of others.
Category 3: Civic Engagement & Citizenship
Honors a community member who has immigrated to our region and who has demonstrated leadership in civic life, public service, or citizenship. Nominees show active participation in community governance, advocacy, or public initiatives that strengthen government engagement and community voice.
Category 4: Distinguished Career
Honors a community member who has immigrated to our region and who has achieved exceptional professional accomplishments in the for-profit or non-profit sectors. Nominees demonstrate excellence, leadership, and lasting impact in their field, with contributions that benefit the broader community.
Category 5: International Center of the Capital Region (ICCR) Volunteer
Honors a community member who has shown outstanding dedication to advancing ICCR's mission through volunteer service. Nominees demonstrate reliability, initiative, and a strong commitment to fostering multicultural understanding.
Category 6: Global Citizenship & Community Partnership Award
Honors an organization in the Capital Region that exemplifies welcoming, supporting, and celebrating neighbors who have immigrated to the region. Nominees demonstrate meaningful community partnerships, and leadership in advancing global awareness.
Special Recognition: ICCR Special Recognition for Global Leadership and Public Diplomacy
This special recognition honors an individual whose exceptional leadership and commitment to public diplomacy have advanced international understanding, strengthened relationships across cultures and nations, and fostered meaningful global engagement.
Presented at the discretion of the International Center of the Capital Region, this distinction recognizes distinguished service that exemplifies the principles of citizen diplomacy, cross-cultural exchange, and international cooperation. Recipients have demonstrated a lasting impact through their efforts to build bridges among people, communities, and countries while promoting mutual understanding and respect.
Meet the 2026 Honorary Committee Members
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2026 Master of Ceremonies
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