Nassau Community College Foundation Raises
$200,000+ at Annual Gala

NCC Foundation Honors Chief Executive Officer of Xerox Steven Bandrowczak ’85
among distinguished alumniand corporate honorees. 

December 9, Garden City, NY - Nassau Community College (NCC) and the Nassau Community College 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 Nassau Community College Foundation. There were more than 20 sponsors for this year’s gala, including Founders Society Sponsors Sands New York and Xerox, and Presidential Sponsor Northwell.

"At Nassau Community College, we are proud of our long-standing commitment to empowering students to achieve their academic and professional aspirations,” Dr. Maria Conzatti, Chief Administrative Officer, Nassau Community College, said. “We 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."

"Nassau Community College 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 Nassau Community College 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’s honorees include the Presidential Award of Excellence: Steven Bandrowczak ’85, Chief Executive Officer, Xerox; Excellence in Innovation Award: Christine Baier Burke ’82, Vice President, Research & Development, The Estée Lauder Companies; Caring for the Community Award: Stanfort J. Perry, Chief Executive Officer, AHRC Nassau; Excellence in Education Award: Garry Oullette ‘80, Professor of Music and Executive Board Member, NCC Adjunct Faculty Association; Good Neighbor Award: AT&T; and Corporate Citizen Award: TD Bank.

“As an alumnus of Nassau Community College, I know first-hand the value it has and the way it can change the lives of its students,” Steven Bandrowczak ’85, Chief Executive Officer, Xerox said. “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.  NCC students – and community college students in general – are future trailblazers, innovators, and world shapers.  I thank Dr. Conzatti and the college administration for selecting me for this award.”

"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,” Stanfort J. Perry, Chief Executive Officer, AHRC Nassau said. “We believe Nassau Community College is a good fit for us and I am grateful to have received the Caring for the Community Award.”

“We are honored to support Nassau Community College and its commitment to empowering students through education and opportunity,” Tracey Edwards, Senior Vice President and Corporate Social Responsibility Officer, Sands New York said. “Investing in institutions like NCC 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.”

"Northwell is proud to partner with Nassau Community College once again supporting students and programs through this year's gala,” Joe Moscola, EVP, Shared Services,Northwell said. “It is also our pleasure to congratulate the recognition recipients for 2025."

To support the NCC Foundation please visit the Nassau Community College Foundation website ncc.edu/foundation.

About Nassau Community College

Nassau Community College, 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, NCC 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, NCC has earned a nationwide reputation for academic excellence and ease of transferability to four-year schools. 

Nassau Community College Foundation

The Nassau Community College 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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