Student Tribune
MCC Foundation Salutes Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation
The MCC Foundation's 32nd Annual Salute to Excellence dinner was an evening
filled with shining examples of leadership, philanthropy and MCC success
stories. Thank you to the alumni, students, faculty, staff and administrators
who were among the nearly 300 business and community leaders who celebrated
with us on December 6 at the Floreano Convention Center.
Following four MCC Alumni Hall of Fame inductions, the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr.
Foundation President and CEO David O. Egner accepted the 2023 Salute to
Excellence award. The award recognizes the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr.
Foundation’s philanthropic commitment to the Finger Lakes Workforce
Development Center from concept to completion and for its continued investment
in increasing the pool of skilled technicians and providing upward
opportunities for residents in the region.
At the Salute to Excellence dinner Honorary Chair Erin Tolefree, president
and CEO, and her sister Cara Hughes, vice president, Customer and Community,
announced that Baldwin Richardson Foods will make a $100,000 gift in support of
the Young Women College Prep Endowed Scholarship and technical students through
the Finger Lakes Workforce Development Center making it possible for more
students to enroll and succeed at MCC. We also celebrated the MCC
Foundation’s 40th anniversary!
On behalf of the MCC Foundation Board of Directors and Chair Maureen R.
Wolfe, thank you for your support of the MCC Foundation and the important role
you play in empowering innovation for our students and community.
Shaw, Karen
MCC Foundation
12/20/2023