Title: Awards Dinner
Author: Rebecca Bliss
Published: June 18, 2025
Last modified: August 6, 2026

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## 2026 Annual Awards Dinner & Fundraiser

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Save the Date! **Thursday, November 5th**

Brown’s Revolution Hall – Troy, NY

Our annual event recognizing outstanding COG members and innovators in our community.
Featuring engaging speakers, live music, dinner, cash bar, and silent auction. All
proceeds benefit our [Community Access Fund](https://www.tvcog.net/programs/caf/),
ensuring all makers have the opportunity to experience the COG community. **[Join the honorary committee](https://www.tvcog.net/civicrm/event/register/?reset=1&id=3801)
or [nominate an awardee](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRD7X0hCY7mVYhdvTY3wIQEs3Ep7rjHWKWXl_Es9kHh9ozUg/viewform?usp=dialog)
today!**

### 󠀁[Join the Honorary Committee ](https://www.tvcog.net/civicrm/event/register/?reset=1&id=3801)󠁿

_**On behalf of our staff and Board of Directors, we graciously invite you to join
the Honorary Committee for the 2026 TVCOG Awards Dinner.**_ By joining the Honorary
Committee, you are at the forefront of the regional Maker movement, ensuring we 
can continue to empower Makers of all kinds.

_Donations must be made by September 5 in order for names to appear on the printed
invitations. Formal letters of request and donation receipts are available by request._
_Benefits listed are per person; couples tickets do include benefits for each attendee._

#### Individual Ticket

**$180 **per Person

Includes event entry, buffet dinner, a complimentary drink ticket, a commemorative
custom shot glass, and a seat at a shared table.

You will be recognized in the dinner program and event signage, on TVCOG’s website
and social media, and on signage in the COG.

#### Couples Tickets

**$250** for Two

Includes event entry and buffet dinner for two, two complimentary drink tickets,
two commemorative custom shot glass, and two seats at a shared table.

You will be recognized in the dinner program and event signage, on TVCOG’s website
and social media, and on signage in the COG.


## 2026 Awardees

**AWARD FOR INNOVATION**–_To be announced!_

This award recognizes local Makers who have made a significant impact on the greater
Capital Region community through innovative, Maker-based work such as commercialization
of groundbreaking technology or growth of a unique, impactful business or organization.

**MEMBER OF THE YEAR**– _To be announced!_

This award recognizes TVCOG members who have gone above-and-beyond to support their
fellow makers and the overall COG community.

We are still accepting nominations! Nominated candidates will be evaluated by the
Selection Committee. You do **not** need to be a TVCOG member to submit a nomination.

[**Nominate a Deserving Maker!**](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRD7X0hCY7mVYhdvTY3wIQEs3Ep7rjHWKWXl_Es9kHh9ozUg/viewform?usp=dialog)

### Get Your Tickets- Coming Soon!

### General Admission

**$80 TVCOG Members**
**$85 Future Members**

Includes buffet dinner, drink ticket and a seat at a shared table. Save the date!
General admission tickets open in September.

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## Sponsor this Year’s Awards Dinner- Coming Soon!

Check back here for Sponsorship levels or email Dan@tvcog.net to inquire directly.