On Wednesday, April 10, 2013 The Academy for Character Education at The Sage Colleges
will hold its 10th Champions of Character Event at the Franklin Plaza Ballroom, 4th & Grand Streets in Troy, NY starting with a gala reception at 5:30 PM and followed by dinner and presentations starting at 6:30 PM.

We invite you to join this CELEBRATION of POSITIVE CHARACTER LEADERSHIP throughout New York State. Click here to access an invitation with full information, including all honorees  and a registration form with methods of supporting this event.

This event honors Capital Region and Northeastern United States leadership and
dedication to the vision and mission of fostering positive character development
in our schools and communities.

If hotel accommodations are needed we have arranged a special $107.99 nightly rate at Best Western Plus Franklin Square Inn (across the street from the Franklin Plaza) which includes parking and a full hot breakfast (also honored two days before and after April 10.) Reservations may be made by calling 1-866-708-2233; mention the Sage Character Education rate.
 

Honorary Committee Chair

Michael J. Castellana, CEO and President, SEFCU

EMCEE

Dan Bazile, WNYT News Anchor

 To place an ad in the event program (starting at $125 for a Business Card; $225 for a half page; $400 for a full page), become a member of the Honorary Committee ($175, includes one reservation) or be listed as a Supporter in the event program ($25) please contact The Academy at 518-244-2336/ CharacterEd@sage.edu

2013 Award Winners

Academy Volunteer Award

Joan Monk; Academy Leadership Board Co-Secretary

Business Leader Award

Barry Richman, Pearl Grant Richmans; Stuyvesant Plaza, Albany, NY

Business Organization Leadership Award

Prime Companies; Cohoes, NY

Civic Leader Award

Jean Brooks, Rensselaer County Department for Youth

Friend of the Academy Award

Richie Phillips, Townsquare Media

Student LeadershipAward

Brandon Payne; Paul V. Moore High School, Central Square SD

Student Group Leadership Award

West Sand Lake (Averill Park Central School District)

 Student Character Education Team:

  President: Marie Patanian

  Vice President: Robert Nero

  Secretary: Melanie Zusy

  Treasurer: Isabella Guyer

  Sergeant at Arms: Allison Lapinski

Community Organization Award

Roger Lane, Catskill CSD

Teacher/Educator Leadership Award

James Chaney; Eagle Point Elementary School, Albany CSD

Thomas Coons, Maple Avenue Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports; Saratoga Springs CSD

Teaching Team Leadership Award

 5^th Grade Teaching Team at Tamarac Elementary; Brittonkill Central School District

Character Education Committee at Farnsworth Middle School; Guilderland Central School District

Educator Leadership Award

Isaiah Vail, School 18 Team; Troy City School District

Darlene Sampson; Lansingburgh High School

Athletic Leadership Award

Dr. Christopher Parks; McQuaid Jesuit, Catholic College Preparatory School; Greater Rochester Area

School Administrator LeadershipAward

Mark Perry, Principal at Harmony Hill School; Cohoes City School District

Christine Arlt, Bardonia Elementary School; Clarkstown Central School District

Lawrence Road Middle School; Uniondale Union Free School District

Canandaigua Middle School; Canandaigua City School District

William H. Barton Intermediate School; Queensbury Union Free School District

Byron-Bergen Central School District

Number Four School,  Lawrence Union Fee School District

For a list of past awardees, click here.