Women of Excellence Awards

Thursday, May 30, Marriott, Wolf Road

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 "Women of Excellence." The honorees will be celebrated at the 22nd annual luncheon on May 30th.

The Chamber received numerous nominations of members and non-members. A committee of previous Women of Excellence award recipients made the selection.

Distinguished Career:
Donna Lamkin, Chief Program Officer, Center for Disability Services

Excellence in Management (100+ staff members):
Joan Hayner, CMPE, CEO, CapitalCare Medical Group

Excellence in Management (1-99 staff members):
Maryellen Gilroy, Ed. D., Vice President for Student Affairs, Siena College

Excellence in Business:
Faith Ann Takes, President, Empire Education Corporation

Excellence in the Professions:
Sabrina Mosseau, BS, RN, OCN, Administrative Director/Medical Oncology & Women’s Health, Samaritan Hospital Cancer Center & Women’s Health Center,
St. Peter’s Health Partners

Excellence in Sales or Marketing:
Teresa Fenner Spadafora, Branch Manager, Vice President, First Niagara Bank, NA

Emerging Professional:
Kelly Brown Mateja, Director of Programs and Services, Colonie Senior Service Centers, Inc.

> View Photos from Women of Excellence Awards 2012