BCW Honors Business Leaders and Organizations at Hall of Fame Dinner
Standing, from left, Kenneth Plummer, President, Forward Thinkers Development; Sam Jamal, COO, Chestnut Market; Event Co-Chair Joseph McCoy, Market President, Commercial Banking, Valley Bank; BCW President & CEO Marsha Gordon; BCW Senior Vice President of Events and Development Amanda DePalma; Event Co-Chair Elizabeth Bracken-Thompson, Partner, Thompson & Bender, and BCW Chairman Jamie Schutzer, Senior Partner, Alera Group.
A standing room only crowd of enthusiastic supporters of the winners and the BCW were on hand for the Business Council of Westchester’s 23rd Annual Hall of Fame Awards Dinner. This year’s program, which was held on April 29th at the Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle, honored business leaders and organizations who have transformed their industries and added to the economic vitality of the region. The theme of this year’s awards ceremony was “The Workforce of the Future.’’
“The quality and contributions of this illustrious group of honorees joins more than 100 past winners which include some of the most prestigious business leaders and organizations in Westchester County’s history We are proud to continue this time-honored tradition,” said BCW President & CEO Marsha Gordon.
The winners in their respective categories are:
Corporate Citizenship: Regeneron
Regeneron is a leading biotechnology company that invents, develops and commercializes life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases.
The company approaches corporate responsibility with three goals in mind: to improve the lives of people with serious diseases, to foster a culture of integrity and excellence and to build sustainable communities. Accepting the award was Christina Chan, Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs
Entrepreneurial Success: Altium Wealth
Altium is a registered investment advisor (RIA), headquartered in Purchase NY with additional offices in CT and MA. Altium employs over 50 professionals, serving roughly 1,800 households, with $6.3B in assets under management. Altium was founded in 2010 with a specific intention: to offer an alternative to the fragmented, transactional service model commonplace in the industry. Accepting the award was James L Giangrande, Partner.
Family Business Success: Chestnut Market
Since launching its rebrand in 2020, Chestnut Market has focused on transforming its locations into more than just convenient stops but destinations that offer top-tier amenities. As part of its dedication to service, Chestnut Market ensures that every store operates with a focus on friendliness, cleanliness and safety. Accepting the award were Mickey Jamal, CEO and Sam Jamal, COO.
Minority Business Success: Forward Thinkers Development and Grandview Consulting Group
Forward Thinkers Development and Grandview Consulting Group are a Westchester based development and real estate advisory firm with a focus on multifamily and mixed-use development. Forward Thinkers provides real estate consulting and development site predevelopment services for market-rate developments, not for profits and faith based institutions. Grandview operates throughout southern Westchester and specializes in affordable housing, neighborhood stabilization and real estate consulting services.
Accepting the award were Steve Horton, President, Grandview Consulting Group and Kenneth Plummer, President, Forward Thinkers Development
Small Business Success: A.G. Williams Painting Company
Founded in 1906 by Arthur G. Williams in New York City, A.G. Williams Painting Company proudly remains a family-owned business now in its third generation of leadership. The company is helmed by George Williams, serving as President and CEO, alongside his brother Arthur Williams, who is the Co-President and COO. Both are
grandsons of the founder. Accepting the award was George Williams, President & CEO.
Women in Business Success: Cynthia Delfino-Birdsall, YMCA Central and Northern Westchester
The YMCA of Central & Northern Westchester core values of caring, honesty, respect, and social responsibility—are the foundation of everything they do. These guiding principles shape the Y’s programs, its staff and leadership, and the experiences of all participants. They believe that by embracing these values, they help build a stronger, more connected community. Accepting the award was Cynthia Delfino-Birdsall, President & CEO.
Chairman’s Recognition Award: Jill Singer, Jill Singer Graphics
Jill Singer Graphics, a certified woman-owned-business (MWBE) in NYS and NYC, is a sole proprietorship celebrating 40 years in business in 2025. Jill Singer, a graduate of the prestigious Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), is an award-winning graphic designer and marketing partner in every sense. Jill has worked with over 500 clients.
Accepting the award was Jill Singer, President.
The names of this year’s winners will be added to a plaque on display in the waiting area of the Westchester County Airport.
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