2015 Women of Excellence Announced
Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber will honor seven women
for professional achievements and community work.

 

Albany - Seven women who have achieved success in their professional careers and dedicated themselves to community service will join the prestigious ranks of the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber's "Women of Excellence" at the 24th annual luncheon on Thursday, May 28.

 

The Women's Business Council (WBC) of the Chamber received many outstanding nominations from throughout our region. Each year the selection committee is comprised of prior Women of Excellence award recipients. This year's honorees are:

 

Distinguished Career
Barbara Smith, City of Albany

Excellence in the Professions
Trudy Hall, Emma Willard School

Excellence in Management (100+ employees)
Denise Gonick, MVP Health Care

Excellence in Management (1-99 employees)
Miriam Dushane, Linium Staffing

Excellence in Sales and Marketing
Laura Petrovic, Hilton Garden Inn, Troy

Excellence in Business
Andrea Crisafulli Russo, Crisafulli Bros. Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

Emerging Professional
Kelsey Carr, The Chazen Companies

 

"This year's Women of Excellence Award honorees demonstrate strong commitment to work, community service and their families," said Mark Eagan, Chamber president and CEO. "They have distinguished themselves among their peers and are setting an example for everyone in business by enjoying professional success and personal fulfillment. We are proud to honor them as Women of Excellence."

 

"These women have paved the way for others to follow. They are leading initiatives that drive trends and establish new benchmarks. They are helping to shape our future in the Capital Region and beyond. Their stories are inspiring and The Women's Business Council of the Albany Chamber is honored to recognize and celebrate with them," said WBC chair Susan Radzyminski of EYP Architecture & Engineering.