About the Award
In an effort to continue the promotion of economic growth and prosperity for all, The Business Council of New York State has launched the Minority and Women's Business Award. We believe the opportunity for economic growth must be given to all employers, regardless of race or creed. The Minority and Women's Business Award was designed to honor minority, women, and LGBTQ businesses by recognizing their history and success. Businesses are nominated for the award by their state legislators. A handful of finalists are announced each September and the award is presented at The Business Council's Annual Meeting at The Sagamore Resort in Bolton Landing.
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Congratulations to the 2022 Minority and Women's Business Award winner: Backyard BBQ
2022 Minority and Women's Business Award Nominees
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22 West Main Street
Henry Pucciarelli
Fredonia
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Senator George Borrello
Alpha Care Supply
Chung Lee
Valley Stream
FINALIST
Assemblymember Michaelle Solages
Amaya Indian Cuisine
Ramneesh Prabhakar
Rochester
Senator Jeremy Cooney
Amores
Carol Hodge
New York
Senator Robert Jackson
Annette's Driving School
Annette Reid
Hempstead
Assemblymember Taylor Darling
Archaeology & Historic Resource Services
Maria AudinRock
Tavern
Orange County Chamber of Commerce
Backyard BBQ
Kenneth Ware
Freeport
FINALIST
Assemblymember Taylor Darling
Cake Crazy Bakery
Shetice Williams
Cheektowaga
Assemblymember Monica Wallace
Cambria Heights Florist
Vanessa Hopkins
Jamaica
Assemblymember Alicia Hyndman
Caribbean Soul
Wayne Turner
Rosedale
FINALIST
Assemblymember Alicia Hyndman
Central Court Liquor Warehouse
John Lee
Valley Stream
Assemblymember Michaelle Solages
Christie's Boutique
Christie Brook
Olean
FINALIST
Senator George Borrello
Classic Cue Billiards
David Pruett and Michael Seitz
Depew
Assemblymember Monica Wallace
Creative Focus Designs
Jonathan Ortiz
Malverne
Assemblymember Taylor Darling
Danceability
Robin Bishop and Christine Dwyer
Depew
Assemblymember Monica Wallace
Dicky's Barbeque Pit
Carline Jefferson
Lawrence
Senator James Sanders
Dream Nail Salon
Hanh Nguyen
Rochester
Senator Jeremy Cooney
G's Restaurant and Bakery
Gwendolyn Willie
South Ozone Park
Senator James Sanders
HH Rauh Contracting Co. LLC
Megan Fitzpatrick Rauh
Ashville
Senator George Borrello
Johnson Security Bureau
Jessica Johnson
Bronx
FINALIST
Senator Kevin Parker
JonJohn's Bakery
John Keltos and Jonathan Arline-Keltos
Rochester
FINALIST
Senator Jeremy Cooney
M.O. Trucking
Marjorie McKeown
Sinclairville
Senator George Borrello
NY Career Training School
Nancy Martinez
Far Rockaway
FINALIST
Senator James Sanders
Park's Clothing Store
Yenni Park
Far Rockaway
Senator James Sanders
Rebel Pi
Aman Singh and Ajay Singh
Rochester
Senator Jeremy Cooney
Sage and Angie
Sagine Pierre
West Hempstead
Assemblymember Taylor Darling
Smita's Cookery
Smita Chutke
East Amherst
Assemblymember Karen McMahon
Sweet Treats Delight Bakery
Achenia Parks-Robinson
Laurelton
Assemblymember Alicia Hyndman
Sydney's Sweets
Sydney Perry
West Hempstead
Assemblymember Taylor Darling
Taqueria Los Mayas
Jorge Anguiano
Cheektowaga
FINALIST
Assemblymember Monica Wallace
Teton Kitchen
Taka and Khin Win
Depew
Assemblymember Monica Wallace
The Cheesy Chick Café & Food Trucks
Simone Fancher
Williamsville
FINALIST
Assemblymember Karen McMahon
The Door Restaurant
Chris Roberts
Jamaica
Assemblymember Alicia Hyndman
Trusted Touch Therapeutics
Grace Otugh
West Hempstead
Assemblymember Taylor Darling
Wendy's Deli
Wendy Zuhoski
Mattituck
FINALIST
Senator Anthony Palumbo
Zamandari
Mohamed A. Amin
Far Rockaway
FINALIST
Senator James Sanders