View 2024 event photos here and explore the 2024 digital program here
2025 Business 
Excellence Awards
WHEN: Thursday, October 30, 2025
WHERE: Culinary Institute of America: Marriott Pavilion
Learn more about nominations, sponsorships and attending!
Honoring Our Region's Top Businesses
For over 20 years, the Business Excellence Awards celebration has attracted hundreds of prominent business leaders to recognize the people and companies that demonstrate unique vision, innovation and achievement in support of our region’s economy. Each year, our award winners prove the impact our business community has on making Dutchess County a great place to live, work, and visit. Winners have demonstrated commitment to the advancement of the business community and impact the lives of our citizens by creating jobs and increasing the tax base.
Nominations Now Open!
If you know a business, organization or entrepreneur that has helped make Dutchess County a better place to live and work, we want to hear from you! This year, we will be accepting nominations in an open category format with only one nomination form posted for all entries. Please click 'Submit Nomination Here' below to complete the entry form. Submit all nominations by June 20, 2025.
Sponsorship & Ad Packet Coming Soon!
Can't wait to commit to an opportunity?
Contact Amanda Gomes, Marketing and Development Manager, to start the conversation today.
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Thank you to our 2025 Business Excellence Awards Sponsors!
Corporate Sponsor
Questions about the Business Excellence Awards?
For additional questions regarding nominations or sponsorship, you may contact Amanda Gomes, Marketing and Development Manager at amanda@thinkdutchess.com