We are overwhelmed with gratitude as we reflect on PACNY’s 50th Anniversary Celebration held on November 8 at the beautiful Springside Inn in Auburn. It was an incredible evening filled with laughter, reflection, and inspiration, made possible by the 86 attendees and our generous sponsors who joined us to honor five decades of historic preservation in Central New York.
The evening was enriched by a showcase of historic artifacts from PACNY’s archives, which brought our organization’s journey to life. A lively photobooth provided attendees with wonderful keepsakes, capturing the joy of the event and the camaraderie of our preservationist community.
One of the night’s most memorable moments was presenting the Founders Award to Dennis Connors, PACNY’s first Executive Director. His visionary leadership laid the foundation for PACNY’s successes and inspired countless preservation efforts across the region.
This milestone event would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors, whose generosity helped make this celebration one for the books. A heartfelt thank-you goes out to each of you for believing in PACNY’s mission and contributing to its future.
To our attendees, your presence was the true highlight of the evening. You are the heart of PACNY, and your passion for preservation motivates us to continue our work with renewed energy and purpose.
Here’s to another 50 years of honoring the past and shaping the future!
With gratitude,
The PACNY Team
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (NYSOPRHP) has awarded PACNY with a 2020 New York State Historic Preservation Award for Excellence in historic Preservation organizational Achievement! 