The Small Business Council, a Greater Rochester Chamber affiliate, hosts the Business Person of the Year Award annually. This event has evolved into one of the premier networking and business recognition events in the Greater Rochester region.
The Business Person of the Year Award recognizes for-profit business leaders, who have demonstrated success in both civic and professional areas, specifically in the areas of growth, leadership, achievement, and community service. Candidates are nominated by their peers, and an independent committee reviews applications and selects the finalists.
An independent Selection Committee of local business leaders and advisors reviews applications and selects finalists in two categories based on employee size. One winner is chosen annually to receive the Award in each category. For many past winners, this recognition has vaulted their companies to new levels of success!
Join us for our 2026 Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, July 29!
Registration and sponsorship are now open.
Meet our 2025 Finalists:
Please note that there is no official merchandise for the Business Person of the Year Award. Any third-party solicitations claiming to offer such merchandise are unauthorized and not endorsed by us. Please contact Susan.George@GreaterRochesterChamber.com for more information.
