25th TACNY Celebration of Technology Banquet 2025

Welcome to the 25th TACNY Celebration of Technology Banquet 2025!

Come join us for a night of celebration and recognition at Drumlins. This in-person event will bring together tech enthusiasts, industry leaders, and innovators for an evening filled with networking, awards, and delicious food.

The Technology Alliance of Central New York (TACNY) is a not-for-profit organization that has served the Central NY community since 1903.

TACNY’s vision is the understanding and beneficial use of science and technology by all. We believe that individual scientific and technological contributions from all peoples and communities are necessary to accomplish our vision. To this end, TACNY creates and supports Programs providing equal opportunity for everyone.

Our mission is to facilitate community awareness, appreciation, and education of technology;

and to collaborate with like-minded organizations across Central New York.

The following are the award categories and criteria:

TECHNOLOGIST OF THE YEAR – A resident of Central New York who has made recent outstanding contributions to advances and improvements in a STEM field, not limited to engineering.

YOUNG TECHNOLOGIST OF THE YEAR – resident of Central New York, 35 years old or less, who has made recent outstanding contributions to advances and improvements in a STEM field.

STEM COMPANY OF THE YEAR – A Central New York STEM company that has made recent outstanding contributions to new or innovative products, processing technologies, or productivity leading to enhanced business.

STEM PROJECT OF THE YEAR – A current outstanding technology project, invention, or process designed, invented, or constructed in Central New York.

COLLEGE EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR – An educator who has made outstanding contributions in STEM Education at the college level in Central New York.

HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR – An educator (Grades 9-12), not necessarily a teacher, who has made outstanding contributions in STEM Education at the high school level in Central New York.

ELEMENTARY OR MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR – An educator (Grades K-8), not necessarily a teacher, who has made outstanding contributions in STEM Education at the elementary or middle school level in Central New York.

STEM OUTREACH, INDIVIDUAL – A resident of Central New York who has increased interest in science or technology or expanded opportunities for people with limited access to science or technology.

STEM OUTREACH, ORGANIZATION – An organization in Central New York that has increased interest in science or technology or expanded opportunities for people with limited access to science or technology.

Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable evening at the 25th TACNY Celebration of Technology Banquet 2025!