Come celebrate with us!

SRCC Community Impact and Character Awards Reception
Tuesday March 19, 2024!
5:30pm – 7:30pm
Illio DiPaolo’s Restaurant, Blasdell NY

Recognizing the impact of fellow citizens, students, and businesses within our communities for their contribution to the betterment of our region.

Each year we showcase roughly 30 high school seniors who demonstrate supplementary character traits. Our local school teachers and administrators select students from Hamburg, Frontier, Lackawanna, Lake Shore High Schools, Global Concepts Charter High School, Randolph Academy, Baker Victory and St. Francis Academy.  They are selected based on actions of extraordinary deeds and good character portrayed throughout their school and/or community.

Along with students, fellow citizens and business will also be recognized as those who have had an influential impact on bettering our Southtowns region. Come celebrate with us as we honor local students, businesses, organizations, and professional leaders for their contribution to our community! High School Senior selection: 1-3 students from each high school in the SRCC school district (9 schools) are selected by the Counseling center from the following schools: Hamburg, Frontier, Lackawanna, Lake Shore High Schools, Global Concepts Charter High School, Randolph Academy, Baker Victory and St. Francis Academy.

Reservations are required.

Thank you to our Diamond Sponsor: Southtown Audio Video

Additional Sponsors include: Weed Ross / Town of Hamburg Youth, Recreation & Senior Services / Jon Gunning,-Davis Financial.

Ticket Cost: $30.00 per person Includes hors d’oeuvres buffet, cash bar.

Categories include: 

High School Senior selection: 1-3 students from each high school in the SRCC school district (9 schools). Honorees are selected by the Counseling center from the following schools: Hamburg, Frontier, Lackawanna, Lake Shore High Schools, Global Concepts Charter High School, Randolph Academy, Baker Victory and St. Francis Academy.

Teacher of the Year – A local teacher in our region who has gone above and beyond to benefit the overall good of their school and students. Schools within the SRCC region include: Hamburg, Frontier, Lackawanna, Lake Shore High Schools, Global Concepts Charter High School, Randolph Academy, Baker Victory and St. Francis Academy.

Community Impact (Business) – A business which has had an influential impact on bettering the community through their philanthropic efforts and endeavors.

Community Involvement (Individual) – An individual in the community who has donated within time and effort towards philanthropic efforts and is an influencer, mentor, and integral part of our community. 

Non-profit of the Year – A 501c3 organization who demonstrates impact to our region, community engagement and shows accomplishment of their mission statement. 

Business of the Year – A business who has had great success and has been a positive impact on economic growth. 

Nomination Submissions closed February 24, 2024 / Honorees announced March 1, 2024 / Winners announced at event March 19

Final judging is completed by the SRCC Events Committee.

*Note, the student nomination and selection portion of this event is done by the respective school committees. *