The Business Council Announces Applications Now Open for New York Community Partnership Award

05
Nov
2026
The Business Council Announces Applications
Now Open for New York Community Partnership Award
Inaugural Award Celebrates Collaboration Aimed at Making a Positive Impact In Communities
Albany, NY - The Business Council of New York State, Inc. announced today that applications are now open for the Business Council’s inaugural New York Community Partnership Award. This award will be presented to an Empire State business - along with the organization they’ve partnered and have worked collaboratively with – which has launched a program or initiative that has led to a positive impact in their respective community.
Businesses are the cornerstone of their communities and their willingness to partner with stakeholders and make contributions including, but not limited to, grant programs, community investments, volunteer initiatives, and more are what helps communities thrive.
“Yes, it’s true, businesses are the economic engines of their communities, but we must not forget that they are so much more,” said Heather Mulligan, President and CEO of The Business Council of New York State, Inc. “Businesses are also partners and when they invest their time, resources, and expertise in local organizations, the two entities can collaborate to bring new ideas and opportunities to life. We’re excited to announce this new award as part of our civic and community engagement efforts and look forward to hearing more about the tremendous partnerships across the state”.
The criteria for applications are below:
  • Initiative completed by the business must have occurred within 2026. 
  • Both the community partner and the business must have offices within New York State. 
  • The initiative completed must have had a demonstrable impact upon the community partner’s work. 
All nominations must be submitted online and include the following:
  • Business Name and Contact Information 
  • Community Partner Name and Contact Information (Note: Community partner may be a nonprofit organization, a governmental entity, a small business, or other). 
  • Description of Initiative Completed and Impact Made. 
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The deadline for all nominations is January 31, 2027.
Finalists will be selected and announced by February 15, 2027.  
The winner will be announced at the Civic and Community Engagement Awards Reception in Spring of 2027 in Albany.
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