Rockland County, NY – The Rockland Business Association (RBA) has revealed the honorees for the 2025 RBA Pinnacle Awards, which will return on Sunday, June 1, after a five-year hiatus. The event celebrates excellence in business and community leadership and will honor outstanding achievements across various categories, including business growth, sustainability, and community impact.
The Al Samuels Award for Overall Business Excellence, recognizing an organization or individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and innovation, will be presented to Orange & Rockland Utilities. The Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award, which honors a company making significant philanthropic or service-oriented contributions to Rockland County, will go to Optimum. The Excellence in Sustainability Award, given to a business committed to social responsibility and environmental sustainability, will be awarded to Manhattan Beer Distributors.
Sabrina Hosang Jordan of Caribbean Food Delights will receive the Outstanding Achievement by a Woman in Business Award for her professional success and entrepreneurial spirit. United Hospice will be recognized for its extraordinary leadership and impact with the Outstanding Achievement by a Non-Profit Organization Award.
The Outstanding Achievement by a Small Business Award will be presented to one of five finalists, including Integral Building & Design, GMG Public Relations, Mesh Business Solutions, Mr. Landscape, and sPowell Associates. The winner of this category will be revealed during the event in an Oscar-style reveal.
“We are excited to bring back the Pinnacle Awards. It has always been an evening dedicated to celebrating the County’s most outstanding businesses, non-profit organizations, and professionals, and this year we have an outstanding line-up of honorees,” said Al Samuels, CEO of the RBA. “We look forward to honoring those who exemplify excellence, innovation, and a deep commitment to the Rockland community.”
The 2025 Pinnacle Awards ceremony will be held from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Hilton Pearl River. The evening will feature a black-tie optional cocktail reception, formal dinner, and networking opportunities for business and community leaders.
The RBA Pinnacle Awards, which were presented annually from 2003 to 2019, were paused in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These recipients will also be recognized during this year’s event.
Tickets for the event are available for $300 per person, and sponsorship opportunities are still open, including premium ad spaces in the event’s digital journal. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://rocklandbusiness.org/pinnacle2025/.