President Roger H. Hull was honored for his work, leadership and vision in the redevelopment of Schenectady at the Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation's 3rd annual Building Block Party on April 6 at at the Stockade Inn.
The annual event celebrates the ongoing revitalization of the City and County of Schenectady and honors individuals and organizations that have played a significant role in this resurgence. Hull received a Special Recognition Award.
“Roger Hull is truly a visionary whose work to create a vibrant future for Schenectady has clearly reaped many benefits,” said DSIC Executive Director John Samatulski. “A multitude of initiatives can be associated with Roger's leadership, including Schenectady 2000, Metroplex, Seward Place, the swipe card program for downtown businesses, and the culminating project – transforming the former Ramada Inn into College Park Hall. We are tremendously grateful for his efforts.”
Others honored with Building Block Awards were:
· John McDonald & Family – McDonald Engineering, Pinhead Susan's and The Stockade Inn
· Irene Prazak – Volunteer and advocate for the revitalization of downtown Schenectady
· Donald Stracher, Michael Roth and Frank Gilmore – Stracher-Roth Gilmore, Architects
· Schenectady County Community College
· Greg Salomon & Marc Renson – Ambition Café, Parcel Post Plus and Skinny & Sweet
· John Eoff – The Photo-Lab, Inc.