Courtesy ARCC
The Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce (ARCC) welcomed 260 guests at The Sagamore Resort in Bolton Landing, N.Y., for its annual dinner celebration Friday, March 6, 2026. During the event, the chamber honored Dr. Jacquiline “Jacky” Touba with its 37th Annual J. Walter Juckett Award.
The program included a resolution presentation by Senator Dan Stec and Assemblyman Matt Simpson, and a proclamation presentation by Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner. The boards of supervisors of Warren and Washington counties also prepared proclamations for Dr. Touba. A video tribute highlighted Dr. Touba’s accomplishments, including the creation of the World Awareness Children’s Museum in Glens Falls, N.Y.
In her remarks, Dr. Touba thanked family and friends and spoke about working together as a community. She said J. Walter Juckett was among the first donors during fundraising for the children’s museum. With more than 50 years as an artist, Dr. Touba drew on her work as a college professor and her world travels to help children and adults explore a diverse world through interactive play and learning.
Past J. Walter Juckett Award honorees include George Ferone, Robert Nemer, Dr. John Rugge and Elizabeth Miller.
Provided by Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce; edited for style and length.