Awards & Honors

 

2019

• Ave Maria School of Law St. Lukes Philanthropy Award

2018

• Lifetime Assistance Inspiration Award

2017

• Rochester Business Journal First Icon Award

2016

• Nancy Gara Spirit Award from Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center at 2016 Premier

2015

• The ARC Catalyst Award - Individual Philantrhropist of the Year
  
  

2012

• Golisano Children's Hospital (URMC) Miracle Maker Award - Outstanding Commitment by an Individual

2010

• Rochester Institute of Technology's Nathaniel Rochester Society gave its highest honor to Mr. Golisano, a longtime RIT trustee, for significant contributions to the university.

2009

• Tom Golisano to Receive Honorary Doctorate at Alfred State Commencement in May

2008

• Niagara Frontier Executive of the Year by University of Buffalo School of Management

2007

• Clinton Global Initiative Commitment Certificate, 4th Annual Global Citizen Awards, Carnegie Hall, NYC
• Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree, The University of Rochester, Rochester, NY - May 4

2006

• Agnes Bartlett Curtis Philanthropy Award, Rochester General Hospital Foundation
• Catherine McAuley Philanthropy and Vision Award, Our Lady of Mercy High School
• Temple Adath Yeshurun Citizen of the Year Award
• 70th Annual Rochester Rotary Award, presented annually to an individual who most exemplifies the motto of Rotary International: Service Above Self
• Springbrook Citizen of the Year Award, Oneonta, NY. Springbrook is nonprofit organization that cares for developmentally disabled individuals.

2005

• Catholic Family Center's 2005 CFC Award for his many contributions to human service organizations throughout greater Rochester
• Canisius College Board of Regents Distinguished Citizen Achievement Award
• Major Donald Holleder Award, Rochester Press Radio Club, Rochester, NY
• Dedication of Golisano Children's Hospital in Rochester, NY, after $14 million donation
• WXXI dedicates a tree for Tom Golisano at Highland Park

2004

• Forbes Top 10 Bosses in the U.S., Annual CEO Pay Survey – "Best Bang for the Buck"
• Association of Fundraising Professionals' Outstanding Philanthropist Award Presented at International AFP Conference, Seattle, Washington
• Junior Achievement of Western New York
• Inc.'s Business Leadership Hall of Fame, Buffalo, NY
• Honorary Doctor of Letters Degree, Hartwick College, Oneonta, NY
• Special Recognition Award, Youth Services Council, Rochester, NY
• Outstanding Philanthropist for 2004 by the Association of Fundraising Professionals
• WXXI Associate of the Year

2003

• FORBES' Top 10 Bosses in the U.S., Annual CEO Pay Survey – "Best Bang for the Buck"
• First-ever recipient, Humanitarian Award, Italian American Community Center, Rochester, NY
• Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree, Builders Exchange, Rochester, NY
• Built Environment Award, Builders Exchange, Rochester, NY
• Columbus Day Award, Federation of Italian American Societies of Western New York
• Certificate of Merit, Rochester Academy of Medicine, in recognition of distinguished services to the Medical Profession of Rochester, Rochester, NY
• B. Thomas Golisano Day claimed by the Mayor of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY

2002

• FORBES' Top 10 Bosses in the U.S., Annual CEO Pay Survey – "Best Bang for the Buck"; the annual ranking is based on chief executives who provide the best balance between their compensation and shareholder return
• Philanthropist of the Year Award, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Genesee Valley Chapter
• David T. Kearns Medal of Distinction, University of Rochester's William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration for significant achievements in business, public service, and education
• Forbes Magazine, lists Tom Golisano as #1 chief executive, who give shareholders the best return

2001

• CHIEF EXECUTIVE magazine 10th Annual CEO Growth 100 list (May)
• Outstanding Alumni Award from the American Association of Community Colleges
• Inaugural class, Rochester Business Hall of Fame, Rochester, NY
• INC. magazine "Dream Team of the Eighties" list
• "Entrepreneur of the Decade" by Rochester Business Magazine
• Outstanding Alumni Award, American Association of Community Colleges, Chicago, Illinois

2000

• Businessman of the Year Award, Sons of Italy, Rochester, NY

1999

• Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree, St. John Fisher College, Rochester, NY
• Business Week names Golisano and Paychex to "50 Ranking Best Performing Companies" list
• Tom Golisano featured in "Power of Paychex" Business Week
• Inducted into the Sales and Marketing Executives International Academy of Achievement and Hall of Fame at Enterprise Square, USA, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
• Entrepreneur of the Decade Award from Business Strategies Newspaper, Rochester, NY
• Entrepreneur of the Century Award from Business Strategies Newspaper, Rochester, NY
• Named to Rochester Business Journal's Rochester’s Top 10 of the Century: A century of progress
• Interfaith Action gives Faith, Leadership and Courage Award to Tom Golisano, Rochester, NY

1998

• Mitchell and Company CEO 100 Award for Stock-Price Leadership

1997

• "Distinguished Citizen of the Year" Award from the Otetiana Council of the Boy Scouts of America, Rochester, NY
• Tom Golisano is profiled in Inc. Magazine as a successful alumnus of the Inc. 500

1996

• Master of Entrepreneur Award, Ernst and Young's Entrepreneur of the year Awards Competition, Western NY
• Bronze Winner in Financial World's 22nd Annual CEO of the Year Competition
• Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year Award finalist

1995

• Shumway Distinguished Service Award from Family Service of Rochester
• Communication Achievement Award, Postprandial Club of Toastmasters International, Rochester, NY
• Fifth Time CEO 100 Award Winner for Outstanding Stock Price Growth, Mitchell and Company (1995-1997)

1994

• Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from Roberts Wesleyan College, Rochester, NY
• Served on the Honorary Committee for Mental Health Association
• Certificate of Appreciation, The Anthony L. Jordan Foundation

1993

• Humanitarian of the Year Award, presented by the Boy's Town of Italy
• Greater Rochester Metro Chamber of Commerce Award in Commerce and Industry and Industry Award, Chamber of Commerce Civic Medal, Rochester, NY
• Honorary Chairman, Cancer Action Inc.'s Fifth Annual Cancer Hero Award of Merit Program
• Honorary Chairman, 1993 Golf Tournament to Benefit The Muscular Dystrophy Association, Macedon, NY
• CEO 100 Award Winner, Outstanding Stock Price Growth, Mitchell and Company (1993-1995)
• Certificate of Appreciation, Finger Lakes Developmental Disabilities Service Office
• Wilson Commencement Park, In recognition of outstanding volunteer service at 1st annual Celebrity Golf Tournament
• INC Magazine Entrepreneur of the Year Judge

1992

• International Humanitarian Award, Boys' Town of Italy, Rochester, NY
• Carl S. Hallauer Award, Police Rosewood Club, Rochester NY
• Respite Cares honors Tom Golisano for continued outstanding, generous support and for his distinguished leadership in his generous contribution of council and advice, Rochester, NY
• CEO 100 Award Winner, Outstanding Stock Price Growth, Mitchell and Company (1992-1994)

1991

• City of Rochester Volunteerism Award, Rochester, NY
• CEO 100 Award Winner, Outstanding Stock Price Growth, Mitchell and Company (1991-1993)

1989

• INC. magazine's "Dream Team of the Eighties" List
• Entrepreneur of the Decade, Rochester Business Magazine
• Tom Golisano featured in Forbes Magazine as one of the "Up and Comers" in business

1988

• Tom Golisano featured in Inc. magazine on "How to Build an Inc. 500 Company"

1987

• Herbert W. VandenBrul Entrepreneurial Award, presented by Rochester Institute of Technology's College of Business

1986

• "Master Entrepreneur" award in Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year awards competition for Western New York
• Honorary Member of Delta Theta Chapter SUNY Geneseo, Geneseo NY
• Business Week profiles Tom Golisano and Paychex' success

1985

• SUNY's Outstanding Alumni
• Fortune Magazine list of "People to Watch"

1984

• Tom Golisano establishes B. Thomas Golisano Foundation, which awards grants to organizations dedicated to providing opportunities for those with disabilities and offering support to their families

1982

• Inc. 200 Celebrates the Achievements of America's Fastest Growing Private Companies, Paychex Inc. and Tom Golisano rank at #8

1981

• Exceptional Leader Award, in Recognition of Outstanding Leadership Responsibilities, Chris Hegarty