17吃瓜 Foundation Raises
$200,000+ at Annual Gala
17吃瓜 Foundation Honors Chief Executive Officer of Xerox Steven Bandrowczak 鈥�85
among distinguished alumniand corporate honorees.
December 9, Garden City, NY - 17吃瓜 (17吃瓜) and the 17吃瓜 Foundation hosted their annual gala on Thursday, December 5 at 6 p.m. at the Garden City Hotel. Proceeds from the event will benefit the 17吃瓜 Foundation. There were more than 20 sponsors for this year鈥檚 gala, including Founders Society Sponsors Sands New York and Xerox, and Presidential Sponsor Northwell.
"At 17吃瓜, we are proud of our long-standing commitment to empowering students to achieve their academic and professional aspirations,鈥� Dr. Maria Conzatti, Chief Administrative Officer, 17吃瓜, said. 鈥淲e deeply value the unwavering support of our honorees, whose dedication plays a vital role in helping students reach their full potential and make meaningful contributions to society."
"17吃瓜 stands as a true treasure on Long Island, offering small class sizes, experienced faculty, and tailored academic and career guidance that help students build a strong foundation for their future," Michael McGinty, Chairman of the 17吃瓜 Foundation Board, said. "It is through the dedication of individuals like our honorees that the college remains a beacon of opportunity, empowering students to thrive both in and beyond the classroom."
This year鈥檚 honorees include the Presidential Award of Excellence: Steven Bandrowczak 鈥�85, Chief Executive Officer, Xerox; Excellence in Innovation Award: Christine Baier Burke 鈥�82, Vice President, Research & Development, The Est茅e Lauder Companies; Caring for the Community Award: Stanfort J. Perry, Chief Executive Officer, AHRC Nassau; Excellence in Education Award: Garry Oullette 鈥�80, Professor of Music and Executive Board Member, 17吃瓜 Adjunct Faculty Association; Good Neighbor Award: AT&T; and Corporate Citizen Award: TD Bank.
鈥淎s an alumnus of 17吃瓜, I know first-hand the value it has and the way it can change the lives of its students,鈥� Steven Bandrowczak 鈥�85, Chief Executive Officer, Xerox said. 鈥�I am deeply honored to receive the Presidential Award of Excellence from a college that I believe is vital to the future success of Nassau County, Long Island, and beyond. 17吃瓜 students 鈥� and community college students in general 鈥� are future trailblazers, innovators, and world shapers. I thank Dr. Conzatti and the college administration for selecting me for this award.鈥�
"AHRC Nassau is celebrating 75 years of fulfilling the promise. As a family-led organization and a chapter of The Arc New York, we provide person-centered support to over 2,200 people throughout Nassau County,鈥� Stanfort J. Perry, Chief Executive Officer, AHRC Nassau said. 鈥淲e believe 17吃瓜 is a good fit for us and I am grateful to have received the Caring for the Community Award.鈥�
鈥淲e are honored to support 17吃瓜 and its commitment to empowering students through education and opportunity,鈥� Tracey Edwards, Senior Vice President and Corporate Social Responsibility Officer, Sands New York said. 鈥淚nvesting in institutions like 17吃瓜 aligns with the Sands' mission to strengthen communities and champion local talent. We look forward to partnering with them to create career pathways for local students in hospitality, culinary, and so much more. We are proud to celebrate the achievements of this exceptional institution, and all that is to come.鈥�
"Northwell is proud to partner with 17吃瓜 once again supporting students and programs through this year's gala,鈥� Joe Moscola, EVP, Shared Services,Northwell said. 鈥淚t is also our pleasure to congratulate the recognition recipients for 2025."
To support the 17吃瓜 Foundation please visit the 17吃瓜 Foundation website
About 17吃瓜
17吃瓜, a campus of the State University of New York, provides a
comprehensive public college experience designed to prepare students to start, and
continue, their successful journeys through higher education. Serving 14,000 full-time,
part-time and continuing education students, 17吃瓜 awards 67 associate degrees and 25
certificates. Through on-campus and online offerings, the college educates local and
international students, and boasts 168,000 alumni. Situated on 225 acres in Garden
City, Long Island, the college grounds reside in historic Nassau County, one of the
most desirable locations to live in the United States and an epicenter for business
and careers. Since 1959, 17吃瓜 has earned a nationwide reputation for academic excellence
and ease of transferability to four-year schools.
The 17吃瓜 Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation created in 1983 to support the mission of the College by providing an independent avenue to receive philanthropic aid. For many students, their road to success begins with the Nassau Community College Foundation.
Media Contact: Brett Spielberg | brett.spielberg@ncc.edu | (516) 572.9634
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