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Greater Rochester Chamber
Inclusive Leadership Award

Celebrating Leadership That Creates Cultures of Belonging and Success

Greater Rochester thrives when organizations cultivate cultures where individuals from diverse backgrounds collaborate to deliver exceptional solutions and services. When employees feel seen, heard, and valued, organizations unlock innovation, enhance performance, and forge stronger connections that uplift our region.

At Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, we strive to model inclusion within our organization while championing this mission throughout the community. Inclusive workplaces foster respect, collaboration, and opportunity, driving success, economic growth, and an enriched quality of life for all. By honoring organizations that excel in this area, we celebrate their leadership and inspire others to follow suit.

Inclusive Leadership Award
About the Award

The Inclusive Leadership Award honors organizations that create meaningful, lasting changes in workplace cultures where employees feel acknowledged and valued. These organizations lead with purpose, setting the standard for inclusive leadership that transcends their workplaces and positively impacts the Greater Rochester community.

Applications Open: Share your story and demonstrate how your organization fosters a positive, inclusive culture.

By highlighting your impact, you gain recognition while inspiring others in Greater Rochester to create workplaces where belonging and success thrive. Let’s shape a community that champions inclusion. Don’t miss this chance to spotlight your organization’s efforts!

Lead with inclusion. Inspire our community.
Nominate a worthy organization by Friday, July 10, 2026 or apply on behalf of your team by Friday, July 17, 2026.

Save the date for our 2026 Inclusive Leadership Awards on Wednesday, September 16, 2026!

More information to follow!

Heritage Christian Services's Marisa Geitner Receives
2025 Greater Rochester Chamber Inclusive Leadership Award

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce presented Marisa Geitner, President & CEO of Heritage Christian Services,
with its 2025 Inclusive Leadership Award at a ceremony on Wednesday, August 27.

Past Recipients

For questions, please see our Frequently Asked Questions or contact Events Director,
Susan George at Susan.George@GreaterRochesterChamber.com

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Please note that there is no official merchandise for the Inclusive Leadership Award. Any third-party solicitations claiming to offer such merchandise are unauthorized and not endorsed by us. Please contact Susan.George@GreaterRochesterChamber.com to alert us, and for more information.

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