Annual Gala
Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 at 6 p.m.
Franklin Plaza, Troy, New York
Proceeds from the annual event will enhance scholarship opportunities, provide instructional equipment and support new academic initiatives that prepare students for the workforce of tomorrow.
During the Gala, we will honor four community leaders who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to the college and its mission of creating new opportunities and programs for people who are underrepresented in higher education and the workforce. Please join us in congratulating:
- Economic Driver - Phillip F. Calderone, Esq.
Chief Executive Officer, Albany County Airport Authority - Community Partner - Chiquita D ’Arbeau
Executive Director, Albany Housing Authority - Viking Spirit - Lamyaa Hassib
Director, Honors College at Hudson Valley Community College - Regional Philanthropist - BBL Charitable Foundation
We look forward to recognizing their partnership and immense contributions to the college during the Gala, and we hope you will join us in supporting the event. We offer many sponsorship opportunities for you to consider, and of course, we hope to see you at the event as well.
Sponsorship Opportunities View our Sponsors
Contact Us
If you have any questions, please contact the Foundation at foundation@hvcc.edu or (518) 629-8012. We look forward to seeing you.
NOTE: Sponsorship commitment should be submitted by Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.
Register to Attend/Make a Gift
- By Phone: Call Amy Posner, director of donor experience and alumni engagement, at (518) 629-4105 to make a pledge or contribute using your credit card.
- By Mail: Send your gift by check or money order (payable to Hudson Valley Community College Foundation) to: Hudson Valley Community College Foundation, 80 Vandenburgh Avenue, Troy, NY 12180.
- Online: Please use the form below.