Executive of the Year and Elite Sales & Marketing Awards

NOTE: Registration is now  closed.  Please contact [email protected] to be added to our waiting list.

Each year at our annual awards gala, BNSME honors a prominent industry leader from Western New York as the Executive of the Year. This leader is someone whose efforts have produced economic rewards for their organization and for our community, as well as advanced the sales and marketing profession.

Please join us on Monday, April 24, 2023 as we celebrate our annual Executive of the Year and Elite Sales & Marketing Awards honoring the 2023 Executive of the Year: Dr. Satish Tripathi, president of the University at Buffalo.

At the Executive of the Year Gala, we will also recognize the achievements of Local Sales & Marketing professionals with our Elite Sales & Marketing Award. This award is given to individuals who have excelled in representing their companies.  

Event Schedule:
5:00 p.m.  Cocktail Reception including open bar and passed hors d'oeuvres
6:15 p.m. Dinner** and Awards presentation

[** Attendees have a choice of entree: 1 - Filet of Sirloin | 2 - Burrata Chicken Parmesan: Buttermilk Roasted Garlic Brined, Panko Parmesan, Burrata cheese, Tomato Vegetable Ragout, Basil | 3 - Roasted Vegetables: cauliflower steak, broccoli, carrots, brussel sprouts, roasted garbanzo, Za'atar, dill, parsley, red wine shallots, olive oil, Feta cheese]

Thank you to our Event Sponsors:

Presenting Sponsor: West Herr Auto Group

Education Sponsor: University at Buffalo 

Silver Sponsors: Delaware North  | New Era Cap Co | University at Buffalo School of Management

Bronze Table Sponsors: Career Partners International  

Advertising Sponsor: Buffalo Business First

Print Sponsor: Marketing Tech

Photography Sponsor: Onion Studio