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2025 Champions of Diversity Celebration

PEACE, Inc. Champions of Diversity Celebration

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Syracuse University’s National Veterans Resource Center

Champions of Diversity Invitation

We are excited to announce that PEACE, Inc.’s Champions of Diversity Celebration will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at Syracuse University’s National Veterans Resource Center.

The PEACE, Inc. Champions of Diversity Awards celebrate individuals in Central New York who are making significant contributions to their community. These honorees are recognized for their leadership, their efforts to dismantle barriers, and their bravery in overcoming challenges.

This year, we are excited to honor

Syeisha Byrd
Syracuse Commissioner of the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Youth Programs

Pamela J. Hunter
New York State Assemblymember

Frank M. Ridzi, Ph.D.
Vice President of Community Investment at the Central New York Community Foundation

Become a 2025 Champions of Diversity Sponsor

In the past, your generous support has been instrumental in helping us realize our mission to help people in the community realize their potential for becoming self-sufficient, and we invite you to join us again as a sponsor. Together, we can continue to improve the lives of Onondaga County families. Please review our sponsorship levels.

If you have questions, please email us at communityengagement@peace-caa.org or call (315) 634-3713

Can’t attend the celebration? Make a donation!

Thank you sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor

Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc.

Champion Sponsor

Washington Street Partners

Community Sponsors

Central New York Community Foundation
The Bonadio Group
National Grid Logo
DOT Foods

Beverage or Dessert Sponsor

Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
Key Bank Logo
Peterson Guadagnolo Consulting Engineers Logo
Nucor Steel Logo
Hancock Estabrook

Supporting Sponsor

Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
Key Bank Logo
Rialto Wealth Management
Syracuse University logo
MVP Health Care
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