Sponsors

Thank You!

The Rochester Music Hall of Fame would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. We are a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization, and we are supported solely by sponsors, patrons, grants, and event ticket sales.

Donations to the Rochester Music Hall of Fame, Inc. are tax deductible in the US to the extent permissible by law. Our board of directors is composed entirely of volunteers who receive no form of monetary compensation. All funds are used in the furtherance of our mission.

Information as to how your organization can support the RMHF and the benefits that a sponsorship offers can be found here.


Presenting Sponsor

We would like to extend a special thanks to our 2020 presenting sponsor, Canandaigua National Bank & Trust.


We deeply appreciate the support provided by all the sponsors of the RMHF. Please help us return the favor. Visit their websites by clicking on their name or logo and consider using their services and products.


Douglas Lowry Award Underwritten By

Inductee Award Underwritten By


Inductee Patrons ($200 or more)

  • Karen Giacalone
  • Rob Moore
  • Gary and Joyce Schurr
  • Chris Collins & Mary Wilson

Memorial Donations

Katherine Handin and Diane Thomason donated $50 “in memory of and in honor of Nick Nickson’s contribution to the rich musical history of his beloved community, Rochester.”


Special Thanks

In addition to all of our sponsors, advertisers and patrons, the Rochester Music Hall of Fame would like to thank the following individuals, organizations and businesses that have helped us in one way or another over the past year.

  • Diane Baltadonis
  • Battista Photography
  • Blaine Briton
  • Walter Brooks
  • John Bucci
  • Kathy Buechel
  • Brother Wease
  • Char Steak & Lounge
  • Chester Cab Pizza
  • Matthew Churpita
  • City Blue Imaging Services
  • Bill Colburn
  • Ken Colombo
  • Ned Corman
  • Evan Dawson
  • Jim Dolan
  • Arlene (O’Brien) Donoghue
  • Mark Donoghue
  • Kevin Duffy
  • Doug Emblidge
  • Finger Lakes Community College
  • Randy Fluker
  • Al Germano
  • Kevan Gillan
  • Tamara Bogdon Gladstone
  • Billy Goodness
  • Mike Gray
  • Cheryl Guess
  • Claudia Hoyser
  • Bill Hunt (RMHF Webmaster)
  • Sherry Cooke Ientilucci
  • Michelle Brewer/Interpretek ASL interpretation
  • Amy Irwin
  • Jamie Jones
  • Dino Kay
  • Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre Concert Operations Staff
  • George Koller
  • Caroline Kroft
  • David LaPorta
  • Suzi LaPorta
  • David Lopez
  • Marcia Lowry
  • Jesse Lucas
  • Natasha Madison
  • Robert Mann
  • Burk McCarthy
  • Mark McDermott
  • Nancy Meyer
  • Ellen Muto
  • Mike “Mud” Gross & Everyone at Entercom Rochester
  • Sandra Naro
  • Northeastern Productions
  • Paul Nunes
  • Daniela Pilato
  • Darren Pilato
  • Lori Pilato
  • Prime Time Funk
  • Philip Prinzi
  • Gary Pudup
  • Kathleen Pudup
  • Mike Quattrociocchi
  • Scott Regan
  • Keven Ricket
  • Matt Rickett
  • Roc Brewing Co. LLC
  • Rochester Institute of Technology – Engineering Interior Design and
    Museum Studies
  • Rochester Museum and Science Center
  • Joe Rohn – Rochester Web Design
  • Jamal Rossi
  • Lee Rust
  • Mandi Sanders
  • Fred SanFilipo
  • David Shaw
  • Spectrum Cable
  • Ron Stackman
  • Stephens Media Group
  • Strathallan Hotel
  • Stromboli’s Restaurant
  • Three Heads Brewing
  • John Tickner
  • Trader Joe’s
  • Joya Wesley
  • Steve and Christine Whitman
  • Aaron Winters
  • WCMF 96.5 FM Radio
  • WROC-TV
  • WHEC TV
  • WHAM-TV
  • WJZR / North Coast Radio
  • WRUR / 88.5 FM Radio
  • WXIR / 100.9 FM Radio

The RMHF Board of Directors would like to recognize Victoria Brzustowicz, our graphic designer, for her work on our Induction Ceremony program. Prompt, polite, curious, creative, professional and delightful to work with. Thank you for a job well done!

Special thanks to JAY Inc. for providing their venue and services for our rehearsals.