
Courtesy of ARCC
The Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce (ARCC) has announced that the 36th Annual J. Walter Juckett Community Service Award will be presented to George A. Ferone. He will be presented with the award at the ARCC Annual Dinner on the evening of March 7, 2025 at The Sagamore Resort.
Ferone had a long-standing career at Tribune Media Services, Inc. where he completed a tenure of just over 44 years. Upon his retirement he was a highly respected member of their executive team and regarded as a leadership role model in the business community. One of his major contributions was working with local municipalities to build a 40,000-square-foot facility on Media Drive in Glens Falls, which led to keeping 400 jobs locally. His commitment to the local workforce included service on the Saratoga/Warren/Washington Counties Workforce Investment Board, and the Job Discovery Promotion & Planning Committees.
“Mr. Ferone gave so much to our community and we are so grateful for his service,” said ARCC President & CEO Tricia Rogers. “His dedication to his career, coupled with his many years of community service, clearly demonstrate his love for our community.”
Ferone’s commitment to the health of the region is evident in his board and committee service for Glens Falls Hospital, the Glens Falls Hospital Foundation, and Albany Med Health Systems. Having served Glens Falls Hospital for close to 20 years, his continued dedication to the well-being of local communities goes above and beyond. His extensive service also includes serving as a board member for the Tri-County United Way, Adirondack Civic Center Coalition, Prospect Child and Family Center, and the Adirondack Hockey Coalition, to name a few. Additionally, he served 14 years on the ARCC board, including two terms as chairman, and even serving as interim president for a time.
“It is a tremendous honor to congratulate George Ferone on receiving the 36th Annual J. Walter Juckett Community Service Award, a well-deserved recognition of his extraordinary dedication and long-time service to our community,” said Marc Yrsha, current ARCC Board Chair and Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Banking Officer, Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company. “His countless hours of service and unwavering commitment to the health and vitality of this community have made a profound impact, and we thank him for all he has done.”
The J. Walter Juckett Award, named in honor of the longtime chairman of the Sandy Hill Corporation, was created 36 years ago to recognize and honor a deserving member of the community who has selflessly gone above and beyond by contributing time and energy to help others. To see a list of past honorees, please visit the Chamber’s website: www.adirondackchamber.org/j.-walter-juckett-community-service-award.