Wisdom Keeper celebrates community members who demonstrate exceptional leadership, continuous care, and a clear vision for the future of Central New York!
Wisdom Keeper 2026
FOCUS Greater Syracuse, Inc. proudly recognizes our 2026 Wisdom Keeper Honorees
Tim Fox, Executive Producer, NewsChannel 9 WSYR
Evelyn C. Ingram, Director of Community & Media Relations, Wegmans; Co-Owner The Castle
Wisdom Keeper 2026: Bringing People Together Through Conversation
Wisdom Keeper is a special celebration filled with optimism, enthusiasm, & sincere appreciation.
Reserve your tickets today to join FOCUS for Wisdom Keeper 2026
our signature fundraiser and celebration of community leadership!
The 2026 Wisdom Keeper will be held at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo, an exciting setting for this beloved celebration! Wisdom Keeper is a lively, welcoming celebration where leaders, professionals, and community members from all walks of life come together to connect, converse, and be inspired!
Guests will enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and plenty of opportunities to meet new people and reconnect with familiar faces! The highlight of the evening will be honoring our 2026 Wisdom Keeper Honorees, extraordinary individuals whose leadership, care, and vision continue to shape Central New York’s future.
Wisdom Keeper 2025, View the Full Gallery
Support Wisdom Keeper and Celebrate Central New York Leaders!
Imagine a community where the people who complain about potholes actually show up to the budget meeting. Where the neighbor frustrated with the school system runs for the school board. Where “somebody should do something” turns into “I did something.” That’s what FOCUS produces, and Wisdom Keeper is how we fund it!
Your sponsorship keeps FOCUS thriving and the pipeline of informed, activated Onondaga County residents expanding! FOCUS isn’t feel-good civic classroom. It’s the real work of connecting everyday people to the decision-makers and resources they need to stop watching and start participating!
Wisdom KeepeR Sponsors 2026
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FM Realty Group | Dannible & McKee, LLP
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Wisdom KeepeR Sponsors 2025
Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC | Wegmans | Equitable | Community Bank | United Way of Central New York | Key Bank | Reisman Foundation | Partnership Properties, inc. | The Hayner Hoyt Cooporation | Landmark Theatre | Home HeadQuarters Inc. |Hueber Breuer Construction Co.,Inc. | Mower | Central New York Community Foundation | Stickley | Grossman St. Amour | Excellus | EDR | Dakota Wealth Manageemnt | Bryant & Stratton College