Soiree for SUNY Ulster
The Foundation’s Soiree for SUNY Ulster is a fundraiser and recognition event honoring outstanding individuals, organizations, businesses, and friends of SUNY Ulster. Through the generosity of our many contributors, and with the energy and vision of our leadership, the Foundation carries its mission forward for the benefit of our amazing SUNY Ulster students.
This year’s Soiree for SUNY Ulster will take place on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at
5:30 p.m.
Diamond Mills Resort & Spa, 25 S Partition Street Saugerties, NY 12477
We will be celebrating:
Our Students. Our Commitment.
Your Promise – Their Future Award
The Your Promise – Their Future Award recognizes donors who, by substantial planned gifts or generous contributions, provide funding deemed to be transformative. This year’s awardee is:
Eli Basch, Esq. & (posthumously) Susan Raymond Basch
#BeLikeAnita Award
The #BeLikeAnita Award recognizes members of the community who work tirelessly on behalf of others, lead by example, dedicate personal time to make the world a better place, and live in a manner worthy of notice. This year’s recipient is:
Bill Calderara
Outstanding Graduate of the Last Decade (G.O.L.D.) Award
This award will honor a SUNY Ulster graduate who has graduated within the last 10 years. The graduate will distinguish themselves by being engaged as a volunteer with SUNY Ulster or being connected to another non-profit in the community. The ideal candidate will have made substantial progress in their career and would embrace philanthropic values.
Alejandro Duran-Sanchez
Caring for the Community Award
The "Caring for Community" award will honor an individual or organization demonstrating exceptional commitment to the well-being of their community.
Tony Marmo
Anne R. Donovan Award
The Anne R. Donovan Award for Faculty & Staff is given to members of the campus community who demonstrate extraordinary dedication to SUNY Ulster by undertaking initiatives above and beyond the scope of their work in support of the mission of the College.
Dr. Mark Stewart, PhD
