Call for Nominations
for the Prestigious
2025 “Spirit of Ianelli” Award
for the Prestigious
2025 “Spirit of Ianelli” Award
Plattsburgh, New York (May 12, 2025) – The Sunrise Rotary Mayor's Cup Regatta & Festival
Committee is currently seeking nominations from the community for their prestigious 2025 “Spirit of Ianelli” Award.
Committee is currently seeking nominations from the community for their prestigious 2025 “Spirit of Ianelli” Award.
What is the “Spirit of Ianelli” Award?
The "Spirit of Ianelli" Award was established in 2010 in honor of the late Mayor John Ianelli, former
Mayor of the City of Plattsburgh and co-founder of the Mayor’s Cup Regatta in 1978. This honor is
bestowed upon one individual or individuals – sailor or landlubber – who exemplifies the same
“community does matter” spirit that inspired Mayor Ianelli over 45 years ago, empowering our lake
community to thrive, not only on race day, but every day.
Mike Collin, Vice President of the Board of Directors of the Beartown Ski Area and a long-time
volunteer was named the 2024 “Spirit of Ianelli” Award honoree. Kirsten Pope had this to say about
Mike in her nomination letter of support, “Mike's selfless gifts of time, heart, brain and brawn have
also made this one of the few ski opportunities that is accessible for families, young and old, that
could not afford to participate otherwise. Mike is loved and respected by so many, and he inspires so
many of us to follow his lead. His giving is viral. For example, he creates community clean up days in
the off season inviting us (including the children) to invest a little sweat equity in Beartown, making us
feel this is all of ours to share.”
The "Spirit of Ianelli" Award was established in 2010 in honor of the late Mayor John Ianelli, former
Mayor of the City of Plattsburgh and co-founder of the Mayor’s Cup Regatta in 1978. This honor is
bestowed upon one individual or individuals – sailor or landlubber – who exemplifies the same
“community does matter” spirit that inspired Mayor Ianelli over 45 years ago, empowering our lake
community to thrive, not only on race day, but every day.
Mike Collin, Vice President of the Board of Directors of the Beartown Ski Area and a long-time
volunteer was named the 2024 “Spirit of Ianelli” Award honoree. Kirsten Pope had this to say about
Mike in her nomination letter of support, “Mike's selfless gifts of time, heart, brain and brawn have
also made this one of the few ski opportunities that is accessible for families, young and old, that
could not afford to participate otherwise. Mike is loved and respected by so many, and he inspires so
many of us to follow his lead. His giving is viral. For example, he creates community clean up days in
the off season inviting us (including the children) to invest a little sweat equity in Beartown, making us
feel this is all of ours to share.”
Past Honorees
The past honorees of the "Spirit of Ianelli" Award include:
2024 - Mike Collin
2023 - Mia Taylor
2022- Julia Devine and Amy Guglielmo
2021 - Thom and Betty Loreman
2020 - Local Frontline Essential Workers
2019 - The Plattsburgh Air Park Restoration Group of Volunteers
2018 - Leigh and Stephens Mundy
2017 - Janet Duprey
2016 - Gordie Little
2015 - Local Law Enforcement of Clinton County, NY
2014 - Kit and Sally Booth
2013 - Bob Wallet
2012 - Roger Harwood
2011 - Matt Spiegel
2010 - Bob Pooler
The past honorees of the "Spirit of Ianelli" Award include:
2024 - Mike Collin
2023 - Mia Taylor
2022- Julia Devine and Amy Guglielmo
2021 - Thom and Betty Loreman
2020 - Local Frontline Essential Workers
2019 - The Plattsburgh Air Park Restoration Group of Volunteers
2018 - Leigh and Stephens Mundy
2017 - Janet Duprey
2016 - Gordie Little
2015 - Local Law Enforcement of Clinton County, NY
2014 - Kit and Sally Booth
2013 - Bob Wallet
2012 - Roger Harwood
2011 - Matt Spiegel
2010 - Bob Pooler
Call for Nominations
for the Prestigious
2025 “Spirit of Ianelli” Award
for the Prestigious
2025 “Spirit of Ianelli” Award
2025 Nominees
To be considered, please forward your nomination no later than Tuesday, June 10, 2025, to
joannedahlen@gmail.com. Include your name and phone number, as well as, your nominee’s
name, address, and phone number, and provide specific examples that illustrate their
community spirit and dedication to protect and enhance the wonderful quality of life we
enjoy in the North Country. The 2025 honoree will be announced at the Sunrise Rotary
Mayor’s Cup Regatta Award Ceremony on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the Plattsburgh City
Marina.
To be considered, please forward your nomination no later than Tuesday, June 10, 2025, to
joannedahlen@gmail.com. Include your name and phone number, as well as, your nominee’s
name, address, and phone number, and provide specific examples that illustrate their
community spirit and dedication to protect and enhance the wonderful quality of life we
enjoy in the North Country. The 2025 honoree will be announced at the Sunrise Rotary
Mayor’s Cup Regatta Award Ceremony on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the Plattsburgh City
Marina.
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About Sunrise Rotary and the Mayor’s Cup Regatta & Festival
The Sunrise Rotary Club is proud to host the 48th annual Mayor's Cup Regatta & Festival,
Plattsburgh's most time-honored and highly anticipated summer tradition on Lake Champlain,
on July 12, 2025. Sunrise Rotary hosts the Mayor’s Cup Regatta & Festival as a way for our
community to come together and celebrate summer in the North Country and to enjoy the
beauty of the Champlain Valley and the majestic Lake Champlain. Sponsor donations and
proceeds from the sales of the highly popular Mayor’s Cup T-shirts help Sunrise Rotary
support community-based projects, such as the Sunrise Rotary Pavilion at Wilcox Dock, the
Sunrise Rotary Gazebo at the Samuel D. Champlain monument, the Max Moore Tree House at
the SRT Trailhead and providing wheelchair accessibility to areas such as the Plattsburgh City
The Sunrise Rotary Club is proud to host the 48th annual Mayor's Cup Regatta & Festival,
Plattsburgh's most time-honored and highly anticipated summer tradition on Lake Champlain,
on July 12, 2025. Sunrise Rotary hosts the Mayor’s Cup Regatta & Festival as a way for our
community to come together and celebrate summer in the North Country and to enjoy the
beauty of the Champlain Valley and the majestic Lake Champlain. Sponsor donations and
proceeds from the sales of the highly popular Mayor’s Cup T-shirts help Sunrise Rotary
support community-based projects, such as the Sunrise Rotary Pavilion at Wilcox Dock, the
Sunrise Rotary Gazebo at the Samuel D. Champlain monument, the Max Moore Tree House at
the SRT Trailhead and providing wheelchair accessibility to areas such as the Plattsburgh City
Beach, Camp Tapawingo and the LaPierre Lane Park. Go to www.mayorscup.com for an up-
to-date calendar of events for this year’s Mayor’s Cup Festival and to order Mayor’s Cup t-
shirts.
to-date calendar of events for this year’s Mayor’s Cup Festival and to order Mayor’s Cup t-
shirts.
To learn more about the Sunrise Rotary Club, the community projects the club has helped to develop, the organizations we support locally and around the world, and how to become a member please visit www.plattsburghsunriserotary.org or contact the club at rotaryclub1982@gmail.com.
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