Dr. Marsha Gordon to Receive The Business Council’s Corning Award for Excellence
Annual Award to be Presented at a September 18th Dinner
ALBANY – Dr. Marsha Gordon, President/CEO of The Business Council of Westchester (BCW), has been named the recipient of the 2025 Corning Award for Excellence by The Business Council of New York State, Inc. The award will be presented during the awards dinner at The Business Council’s Annual Meeting on September 18th.
A widely recognized authority on the business climate in Westchester and a highly effective connector of businesses of all sizes, as well as community-based organizations, Dr. Gordon is the leader of Westchester County’s largest and most influential business organization. Under her leadership, the BCW has tripled its membership, which includes leading global companies that call Westchester home, major hospitals and healthcare organizations, educational institutions, entrepreneurially owned companies, hundreds of mid-sized and small businesses, as well as more than 150 not-for-profit organizations.
“I am deeply honored to receive the Corning Award for Excellence from The Business Council of New York State,” said Dr. Marsha Gordon, President and CEO of The Business Council of Westchester. “This recognition is a reflection of the incredible work of our team at the BCW and the dedication of our members who are committed to driving economic growth, innovation, and opportunity throughout our region. I want to sincerely thank The Business Council and Corning Incorporated for this meaningful honor, and for their ongoing leadership in strengthening New York’s business climate.”
“On behalf of The Business Council of New York State, an organization that values and embraces the relationship we share with Dr. Marsha Gordon, it is my great honor to present her the prestigious Corning Award for Excellence”, said Heather Mulligan, President & CEO, The Business Council of New York State, Inc. “This well-deserved recognition is a testament to her unwavering dedication, visionary leadership, and decades of tireless service to the region she so passionately champions. Dr. Gordon's impact has been profound and lasting, and we are proud to celebrate her remarkable legacy of success.”
The Business Council has presented the award in partnership with Corning Incorporated for 47 years. Previous recipients include John Catsimatidis, Businessman and Radio Personality (2024), Kathryn Wylde, President & CEO of the Partnership for New York City (2023), Eric Mower (2022), G. Thomas Tranter, former President and Director of Community and Government Affairs for Corning Enterprises (2021), and H. Carl McCall (2020).
The Business Council’s Annual Meeting
This year’s Annual Meeting will take place September 17 – 19 at The Sagamore Resort, Bolton Landing. The three-day event will focus on the issues impacting New York’s businesses and the state’s future political landscape.
- Programming begins on Thursday, September 18, with a speaker from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce before a morning of impactful panel discussions and programming that is important to New York’s business community.
- The Friday, September 19, agenda consists of discussions on the health of the state’s current and future economy.
The Business Council has invited statewide elected officials to speak at this year’s event.
For more information, including registration & sponsorship opportunities, visit The Business Council’s Annual Meeting webpage.