23 Oct Area Businesses, Organizations, and Volunteers Recognized: CAD 2026
The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) held its annual Community Appreciation Dinner & Awards Ceremony on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at the Knights of Columbus in Ticonderoga, NY. The evening provided the Chamber an opportunity to recognize and thank the individuals, businesses, organizations, and volunteers who contribute so much to the Ticonderoga Area.
During the event, the Chamber announced the 2026 Business of the Year, Organization of the Year, Chamber Volunteer of the Year, and Community Volunteer of the Year. Several TACC Appreciation Awards and Special Recognition Awards were also presented to recognize the outstanding contributions, dedication, and support of those who help strengthen the community.
All award recipients were nominated and voted upon by Chamber Members, the community, staff, and the Chamber Board of Directors. The results were tabulated by Chamber staff and reviewed by the TACC Executive Board. TACC encourages community members to participate in future award nominations and help recognize those making a difference throughout the Ticonderoga Area.
2026 Business of the Year: Sylvamo
2026 Organization of the Year: We Are Instrumental
2026 Chamber Volunteer of the Year: Kristen True
2026 Community Volunteer of the Year: Marissa Palandrani-Phinney
2026 TACC Appreciation Award Recipients: The Mount Defiance Christmas Tree Volunteers, Walt Worth & Roy Cutting, Avery Energy, Hudson Headwaters Health Network, Star Trek Original Series Set Tour, Christopher Chevrolet, the Ticonderoga Airport Committee, Pam Moser, Hunter Way Farm, and the Hague Fish and Game Club.
2026 Special Recognition Awards: Tromblee’s Greenhouse & Gifts, Blee’s Salon and Spa, Gunnison Orchards Bakery & Gift Shop, Fort Ticonderoga, and Debbie Barber.
Assisting TACC President & CEO Matthew Courtright as masters of ceremonies were Erin Mullen, TACC Member Service & Events Manager, and Chloe Rocque, TACC Communications & Office Manager. Assemblyman Matt Simpson, Town of Ticonderoga Supervisor James O’Bryan, and Megan Bambara, TACC Employment Opportunities & Workforce Development Coordinator, also assisted with the awards ceremony.
“Congratulations to all of our 2026 award recipients! Each of these individuals, committees, businesses, and organizations are deserving of recognition for the time, dedication, and support they bring to our community. We are fortunate to have so many people who care about the success of the Ticonderoga Area and are willing to work together to make a difference. In a small community, collaboration is essential. When our businesses, organizations, volunteers, committees, and community partners come together, we can accomplish incredible things. Thank you to everyone who continues to support our Chamber and the communities we serve. It takes all of us working together to make the Ticonderoga Area an exceptional place to live, work, and visit,” shared Matthew Courtright, TACC President & CEO.
2026 Ticonderoga Area Community Appreciation Dinner & Awards Ceremony Sponsors:
UVMHN – Elizabethtown Community Hospital, Adirondack Camp, Avery Energy, Bak’d, Century 21 Adirondacks, Christopher Chevrolet, Hot Biscuit Diner, Knights Banquet Hall & Catering, Mountain Lake Services, National Grid, Sun Community News, Sylvamo, The Wind-Chill Factory, Ti Automotive, Ticonderoga Festival Guild, TrailNorth Federal Credit Union, Walmart of Ticonderoga, John & Joanne Bartlett, Matt & Stacy Maneri, and Dan & Renee Scuderi.
All TACC staff, Board Members, Ambassadors, and Committee Chairs were recognized prior to the awards ceremony. The evening also highlighted the importance of TACC’s partnerships with local businesses, organizations, municipal leaders, and community members. Through continued collaboration, shared commitment, and support for one another, the Chamber and its partners work together to strengthen the business community and enhance the quality of life throughout the Ticonderoga Area.
For more information on the Ticonderoga Area Community Appreciation Dinner & Awards Ceremony, visit www.ticonderogany.com or the TACC Facebook page.
Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce – The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) is a non-profit organization that serves, markets, and promotes the Ticonderoga area including, Ticonderoga, Crown Point, Hague, Moriah, and Putnam, NY. The mission of the TACC is to initiate and provide programs, services, and leadership which will enhance a cooperative business community and create a vibrant economy, making the Ticonderoga Area an exceptional place to live, work, and visit. For more information on the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce or the Ticonderoga Area please visit www.ticonderogany.com, “like” the Chamber on facebook, “follow” TiconderogaADK on twitter, and TiconderogaNY on Instagram.