In 2014, Siena College awarded the first Entrepreneur of the Year award to Siena alum Antonio Civitella '91, President and CEO of Transfinder.  Since then the award ceremony has been held every spring semester, honoring Siena alumni and trustees who have demonstrated success in entrepreneurship and a commitment to the community.

In 2022, the ceremony was renamed the Civitella Entrepreneurial Awards and expanded its focus. We will honor an Alumni/Trustee Entrepreneur(s) of the Year, a Community Impact Entrepreneur(s) (new non-alumni honoree), and a Student Entrepreneur Leader award.

2024 CIVITELLA ENTREPRENEURIAL AWARDS Ceremony

The event will take place on campus.

Date: Wednesday, April 24th
Time: 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Location: Sarazen Student Union in the Maloney Great Room.

Cocktails and appetizers followed by ceremony and honoree recognition

Dress is business casual.

Our honorees will share their entrepreneurial journeys with attendees, including recorded short videos and live words of inspiration.

All are welcome to attend: Students, alumni, family, friends and members of the wider business community outside of Siena College. 

All attendees must RSVP to reserve a seat at the event. Seating will be limited.

Please direct any questions to stackcenter@siena.edu or call 518-783-2578.

The 2024 Honorees

2024 Entrepreneur of the Year

William Lia '90

2024 Community Impact Entrepreneur

Ruth Mahoney