Bronx Day in Albany 2026 Change Maker Award Recipients Announced

The Bronx Chamber of Commerce honors local businesses, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs for their contributions to the borough's economy and communities.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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The Bronx Chamber of Commerce announced the 17 recipients of the 2026 Bronx Day in Albany Change Maker Award, which recognizes Bronx-based organizations for their economic and community leadership. The honorees will be formally recognized on March 10 during the Business & Cultural Showcase at the Albany event, which brings together state leaders, agencies, employers, and community groups to showcase the Bronx.

Why it matters

By formally recognizing the contributions of local businesses and organizations, the Change Maker Awards aim to amplify their voices as they engage with state policymakers during Bronx Day in Albany. This direct engagement between the local community and state leaders can help shape future economic development initiatives for the borough.

The details

The award recipients were nominated by Bronx state assembly members and senators to represent their districts' 'economic and community leadership.' The honorees include businesses, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs such as Bravo Supermarket, Bridge Builders Community Partnership, Bronx Children's Museum, and more. Bronx Day in Albany will also feature a leadership luncheon, panels on real estate and housing, and workshops on access to capital and workforce development.

  • The Bronx Chamber of Commerce announced the award recipients on February 27, 2026.
  • The Change Maker Award recipients will be formally recognized on March 10, 2026 during the Bronx Day in Albany event.

The players

Bronx Chamber of Commerce

The organization that announced and will host the Bronx Day in Albany event and Change Maker Awards.

Lisa Sorin

The president of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce.

Carl Heastie

The New York State Assembly Speaker who will provide remarks at the Bronx Day in Albany leadership luncheon.

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What they’re saying

“Bronx Day in Albany is about elevating the people and institutions that power our borough every day. The Change Maker Awards shine a spotlight on businesses and organizations that are creating jobs, supporting communities, and strengthening the Bronx economy.”

— Lisa Sorin, President, Bronx Chamber of Commerce (newsy-today.com)

What’s next

The Change Maker Award recipients will be formally recognized on March 10, 2026 during the Business & Cultural Showcase at the Bronx Day in Albany event.

The takeaway

The Change Maker Awards demonstrate the Bronx Chamber of Commerce's commitment to highlighting the local businesses, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs that are driving economic and community development in the borough. This direct engagement between the Bronx community and state policymakers during Bronx Day in Albany can help shape future initiatives to support the borough's continued growth.