CenterState CEO announces Business of the Year Award finalists

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CenterState CEO on Thursday announced finalists for its 2021 Business of the Year Awards in five categories.

The awards recognize member companies and organizations that have “achieved growth and gone above and beyond in the past year to distinguish themselves as leaders in the business community,” per the CenterState CEO news release.

The finalists are listed below in their respective categories:

 

More Than 50 Employees

HealthWay Home Products, Inc.

Mower

Quadrant Biosciences, Inc.

 

Less Than 50 Employees

ComSource, Inc.

N.K. BHANDARI, Architecture & Engineering, P.C

United Way of Central New York

 

Minority-owned Business 

(in partnership with UMEA, the Upstate Minority Economic Alliance)

Dreissig Apparel, Inc.

Nick’s Landscaping

 

Community Involvement

CH Insurance

Speach Family Candy Shoppe, Inc.

Thompson & Johnson Equipment, Co.

 

Nonprofit

Central New York Community Foundation

Food Bank of Central New York

Hospice of Central New York / Hospice of the Finger Lakes

 

CenterState CEO will recognize a single company or organization in each Business of the Year category at its virtual annual meeting, set for April 29.

Through this year’s theme, “Commit: Progress through Purpose-driven Leadership,” the virtual event will “highlight how businesses are called on to lead with purpose, push boundaries and engage in greater community consciousness to achieve economic growth, equitable prosperity and positive social change,” CenterState CEO said.

“During one of the most trying years, these companies have persevered — achieving growth through new investments, adding jobs and expanding operations; finding new opportunities to serve their customers and constituencies; and showing their commitment and dedication to their community,” Robert Simpson, president and CEO of CenterState CEO, said. “We are proud to honor these members for their outstanding success and the role they play in strengthening the region. We are also proud to partner with UMEA to present the Minority-owned Business of the Year award. We extend our sincere congratulations to all of these finalists for their achievements.”     

“The Upstate Minority Economic Alliance proudly recognizes these minority-owned businesses for their outstanding success,” said Me’Shae Rolling, executive director, Upstate Minority Economic Alliance. “These companies have shown tremendous fortitude during the COVID-19 crisis and have driven impact and helped to strengthen our community.”

This year’s event will also designate Health Care Heroes awardees, in recognition of CenterState CEO hospital and health-care services members for their front-line response during the pandemic.

The awardees include:

• Crouse Health,
• Nascentia Health, Inc.
• Oswego Health,
• St. Joseph’s Health,
• Syracuse Community Health Center,
• Upstate University Hospital, and
• Upstate University Hospital at Community General.
• WellNow Urgent Care