Title: Awards Dinner Author: Rebecca Bliss Published: June 18, 2025 Last modified: October 2, 2026 --- ## 2026 Annual Awards Dinner & Fundraiser ![](https://www.tvcog.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_9684-1024x683.avif) **Thursday, November 5th** **6 – 9p, 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. **General admission tickets** $80 COG Members$85 Non-MembersIncludes Dinner & One Drink [Get Your Tickets!](https://www.tvcog.net/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=3804) --- ### 2026 Awardees **AWARD FOR INNOVATION** ![](https://www.tvcog.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Belmont-Headshot-300x300.avif) **Cole Belmont** 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. Cole Belmont received a Master’s Degree in Architecture and Urban Design from the Pratt Institute in 2010 and a Bachelor’s of Arts in Architecture from the University of New Mexico in 2003. His work, teaching and research focuses on interdisciplinary applications of digital fabrication, critical making and advanced manufacturing. Cole has developed curriculum, supported programs and taught and run workshops on advanced 3D modeling and simulation, parametric and computational design, digital to physical workflows including 3D printing, laser cutting and robotic fabrication. As the Makerspace Director at Union College he is both a practitioner and an academic, teaching, working on his own design research and at the same time, educating and helping to facilitate the research and work of others. **MEMBER OF THE YEAR** ![](https://www.tvcog.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot-2024-04-02-171910- edited-300x300.avif) **Ron Grieco** This award recognizes TVCOG members who have gone above-and-beyond to support their fellow makers and the overall COG community. Ron has served as TVCOG’s woodshop coordinator since 2023. In that time, he has successfully grown his woodworking business from the ground up, conducted over 65 safety orientations & classes, and has been a reliable sounding board for countless COG members exploring the joys of woodworking. You can see Ron’s work at upcoming fine art shows including the Armonk Outdoor Art Show in September and the Rose Squared Art show in October. --- ### 󠀁[Join the Honorary Committee ](https://www.tvcog.net/civicrm/event/register/?reset=1&id=3801)󠁿 By joining the committee, you are showcasing your commitment to the regional Maker movement, ensuring we can continue to empower Makers of all kinds. _Honorary Committee commitments are in name only; there is absolutely no time commitment_. _Anyone is welcome to join at this level; you will be recognized for your additional donations in event materials._ **Thank you to our Committee Members!** _Blaise & Sabrina Hartley __Courtney & Matt Wade__Troy Fischer, [Fishco Innovation](https://www.fishcoinnovation.com/about)__Cheryl& Kevin Kennedy[Saratoga Joinery](https://www.saratogajoinery.org/)[High Peak Concepts LLC](https://www.linkedin.com/company/high-peak-concepts-llc/about/) Bob Bownes & Bridget McGivern[Uncaged Innovations](https://uncagedinnovations.com/) Assemblymember John T. McDonald IIIBeth Bornick #### Committee Individual **$180 **per Person Includes 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. #### Committee Couples **$250** for Two Includes 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. [Committee Signup](https://www.tvcog.net/civicrm/event/register/?reset=1&id=3801) --- ### 󠀁[Sponsor the Awards Dinner](https://www.tvcog.net/civicrm/event/register/?reset=1&id=3809)󠁿 Contact dan@tvcog.net to customize a sponsor level to your needs. All sponsor logos will be included in all COG “Thank You Sponsors” signage & handouts throughout 2027. ### Unicorn: $10,000 * Exclusive presenting sponsor! “Presented by (company)” on all advertising & signage, including behind podium * Dedicated table with 8 dinner & drink tickets * 1 year of COG membership for 4 employees * Free meeting room rental for multi-day event * Full-page program ad * Space for company swag table * Microphone opportunity * Multiple social media mentions #### Engineer: $2,500 * 6 dinner & drink tickets * 1 year of COG membership for 1 employee _or_ free meeting room rental for multi- day event * Dedicated + group social media posts * Recognition in program & on event signage * ½ Page program ad * Microphone opportunity #### Fabricator: $500 * 4 dinner & drink tickets * Free meeting room rental for one day event * Dedicated + group social media post * Recognition in program & on event signage _Thank you for supporting!_ **Technology Management Institute, Inc.** [Sponsor Signup](https://www.tvcog.net/civicrm/event/register/?reset=1&id=3809) ![](https://www.tvcog.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_9277-1024x683.avif) ![](https://www.tvcog.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/DSC00926-1024x683.avif) ![](https://www.tvcog.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/DSC00932-1024x683.avif) ![](https://www.tvcog.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/DSC00936-1024x683.avif) ![](https://www.tvcog.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/DSC00943-1024x683.avif) ![](https://www.tvcog.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/DSC01007-1024x683.avif) ![](https://www.tvcog.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/DSC01011-1024x683.avif) ![](https://www.tvcog.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/DSC01013-1024x683.avif) ![](https://www.tvcog.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/DSC01149-1024x683.avif)