After a long hold because of the Covid pandemic, the Rockland Business Association (RBA) headquartered in Nyack is bringing back its Pinnacle Awards, which honor Rockland’s outstanding businesses, nonprofit organizations, and professionals.
The awards were handed out annually from 2003 through 2019. In 2019, the honorees for 2020 were announced but the 2020 event could not be held because of Covid. The 2020 award recipients will be among those honored at the 2025 event.
The awards are scheduled to tale place on Sunday, June 1, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Hilton Pearl River.
“The Pinnacle Awards recognize the leaders and trailblazers shaping Rockland County’s business landscape,” said Ken Zebrowski, president of the RBA. “We are looking forward to honoring those who exemplify excellence, innovation, and a deep commitment to our community.”
The 2025 event will feature six award categories. Nominations are now open and the appropriate nomination form is found in the RBA’s website.
The awards are:
- Al Samuels Award for Overall Business Excellence – Recognizing an organization or individual who demonstrates outstanding innovation, growth, leadership, and community impact;
- Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award – Honoring a company that has made a significant philanthropic or service-oriented contribution to Rockland County;
- Excellence in Sustainability Award – Recognizing a business committed to social responsibility and environmental sustainability, making a lasting positive impact on the community;
- Outstanding Achievement by a Woman in Business – Celebrating a female leader for her professional success, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit;
- Outstanding Achievement by a Non-Profit Organization – Recognizing a nonprofit for exceptional leadership, impact, and innovation in advancing its mission;
- Outstanding Achievement by a Small Business (Less than 15 employees) – Honoring a small business for its contributions to local economic growth and community engagement“
The chairman of the 2025 awards event, Bill Madden, described it as “a platform for networking, inspiration, and recognition of those making a profound difference in Rockland County’s business and nonprofit sectors.”
The RBA is a nonprofit that has been serving the business community of Rockland since 1967. Its mission is to educate, inform, and provide beneficial services to members and actively represent, promote, and support the business community of Rockland County. It was founded by a group of 40 local business leaders who were concerned with assisting Rockland County in its growth. Since its founding, the organization has grown to include more than 500 members, representing a range of businesses, from small and medium-sized enterprises to large corporations.
