Phil Yawman, President, Cooley Group Inc, and Anthony DiTucci, President & COO, Livingston Associates, Inc. have been awarded the 40th annual Business Person of the Year Awards from the Small Business Council of Rochester, a Greater Rochester Chamber affiliate. The awards were presented at a ceremony on Wednesday, July 26, at Nazareth University’s Callahan Theater.
This prestigious Business Person of the Year Award, first awarded in 1983, recognizes for-profit business leaders in Greater Rochester who have demonstrated outstanding success, growth, leadership, and service in both civic and professional areas.
Yawman was presented the award in the “50 Employees and Under” category. Cooley Group is a nationally recognized branding services provider. Under his leadership, the company has earned several awards, including the “Best Companies to Work For” designation. In 2022, the employee-owned company achieved its highest revenue and net income in its 78-year history. Yawman’s expertise includes strategic planning, executive leadership coaching, start-up management, marketing, and business development. Additionally, Yawman serves as Vice Chair of the St. John Fisher University Board of Trustees and sits on the boards of Monroe Community College Foundation and Constellation Brands Performing Arts Center (CMAC). He was part of the Executive Committee of the 2023 PGA Championship, which brought significant economic benefits to Rochester.
DiTucci was presented the award in the “Over 50 Employees” category. His executive leadership skills enable successful identification and analysis of challenges and opportunities in dynamic organizations and complex projects, focusing on efficiency, effectiveness, and profitability. Under his tenure, Livingston Associates experienced significant growth and was recognized as one of Rochester’s “Top Workplaces” in 2022 and 2023. DiTucci actively serves on the Executive Board for the Builders Exchange of Rochester, chairs their Workforce Development committee, and participates in other organizations such as Camp Hard Hat, The Margaret Home, St. John Bosco Schools, Catholic Charities, and the Boy Scouts of America.
For more information about all of the 2023 award finalists, see the 40th Annual Business Person of the Year Awards Magazine at https://issuu.com/rochesterchamber/docs/2023_businessperson_digital.
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