06/17/2026
๐ A morning dedicated to honoring excellence! ๐
Yesterday, we celebrated achievements, leadership, success, and the power of talent development! Nearly 200 people gathered at the Museum of Science & Technology - MOST for the 2026 Talent Development Awards, presented by United Radio! Hosted by MACNY, Manufacturers Talent Institute - MTI, and Partners for Education & Business, Inc., the event honored the students, educators, employers, and workforce champions who are building the future of talent development.
Thank you to Eric Peckham, Director Global Manufacturing Engineering at Belden Inc. for an insightful keynote that highlighted the importance of investing in your workforce to strengthen talent pipelines and drive long-term success.
Congratulations to all of the award recipients! It's your hard work, and dedication that's forging the future in New York State, and you should be very proud of all you've achieved. ๐
๐ And thank you to all of our incredible sponsors for helping to make this event possible and special thanks to Belden, Inc. for keeping us fueled for the future as the breakfast sponsor!