society of the red baronNamed for the College’s mascot, the SUNY Corning Community College Society of the Red Baron was created in 2022 to recognize outstanding individuals who have supported the College through various efforts. 

Recipients impact the College positively by assisting with program or service improvements; supporting creative and innovative ideas; improving the quality of the student experience; supporting the delivery of instruction; expanding the College’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts; providing resources or assisting with cost-saving measures; and advocating for the college in media with elected officials and in the community.

Recipients will be recognized annually at the SUNY Corning Community College Society of the Red Baron Awards Ceremony, with the fourth class of inductees honored on April 25, 2025, in the Triangle Lounge at SUNY Corning Community College, in Corning, New York.

The 2025 Society of the Red Baron

Advisory Board Partner

Jeanne Kagle, Professor of Biology
Mansfield University

Donor Partner

Kathy Stickler, Partner
MMB+Co

Vendor Partner

Sayles & Evans

Community Organization Partner

Amy Ruza, Youth and Visitor Engagement Educator 
Rockwell Museum

Business and Industry Partner

Cynthia Whitaker, VP Operations/Chief Nursing Officer
Guthrie Corning

K-12 Partner

David Quackenbush, High School Learning Center Coordinator
High School Learning Center - Corning-Painted Post School District

SUNY Partner

Christian Salisbury, Director for Budget Oversight and Community Colleges
SUNY

Eight Society of the Red Baron award winners posing with trophies in front of the SUNY CCC media backdrop with the SUNY CCC President.