BCW’s Marsha Gordon Recipient of Prestigious Corning Award for Excellence
L–R: Joanne Fernandez, Director of U.S. Government Affairs, Corning Inc.; Marsha Gordon, President & CEO, The Business Council of Westchester; Heather Mulligan, President & CEO, The Business Council of New York State, Inc. Courtesy of The Business Council of New York State
BCW President & CEO Marsha Gordon has been named the recipient of the 2025 Corning Award for Excellence by The Business Council of New York State. The award was presented during the awards dinner at The Business Council of New York State’s Annual Meeting on September 18th at The Sagamore Resort, Bolton Landing.
“On behalf of The Business Council of New York State, an organization that values and embraces the relationship we share with Dr. Marsha Gordon, it is my great honor to present her the prestigious Corning Award for Excellence”, said Heather Mulligan, President & CEO, The Business Council of New York State Inc. “This well-deserved recognition is a testament to her unwavering dedication, visionary leadership, and decades of tireless service to the region she so passionately champions. Dr. Gordon’s impact has been profound and lasting, and we are proud to celebrate her remarkable legacy of success.”
“I am deeply honored to receive the Corning Award for Excellence from The Business Council of New York State,” said Gordon. “This recognition is a reflection of the incredible work of our team at the BCW and the dedication of our members who are committed to driving economic growth, innovation, and opportunity throughout our region. I want to sincerely thank The Business Council and Corning Incorporated for this meaningful honor, and for their ongoing leadership in strengthening New York’s business climate.”
The Business Council of New York State has presented the award in partnership with Corning Incorporated for 47 years. Previous recipients include John Catsimatidis, Businessman and Radio Personality, Kathryn Wylde, President & CEO of the */Partnership for New York City (2023), Eric Mower (2022), G. Thomas Tranter, former President and Director of Community and Government Affairs for Corning Enterprises (2021), and H. Carl McCall (2020).
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