Carol Urbaitis Named a 2026 Icon Honors Recipient
The Rochester Business Journal recognized the Finger Lakes Community College leader for her decades of service.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Awards
Carol Urbaitis has been named as one of 20 recipients of the 2026 Icon Honors from the Rochester Business Journal. The award recognizes leaders over the age of 60 for their professional accomplishments and community contributions.
Why it matters
The program honors seasoned professionals who have demonstrated sustained leadership and a deep connection to the regional business community. Urbaitis represents these standards through her long-term career in higher education.
The Icon Honors program requires candidates to be at least 60 years old to be considered for the distinction. Carol Urbaitis has served at Finger Lakes Community College for 35 years.
The players
Carol Urbaitis
She is the vice president of enrollment management at Finger Lakes Community College and serves as the chair of the college's Association Board of Directors.
Rochester Business Journal
This publication provides news and analysis for the Rochester business community and manages the annual Icon Honors program.
Finger Lakes Community College
This public community college is located in the Finger Lakes region of New York and provides higher education services to local residents.
The details
Urbaitis currently serves as the vice president of enrollment management at Finger Lakes Community College and chairs the institution's Association Board of Directors. The honorees were selected by the Rochester Business Journal based on professional leadership and community engagement.
Timeline
December 14, 2026: The awards ceremony takes place at the Genesee Valley Club.
December 18, 2026: The Rochester Business Journal publishes profiles of the honorees.
Culture Shift
The Rochester Business Journal Icon Honors program highlights the increasing focus on veteran leadership in local business, which differentiates it from standard career-milestone awards. This recognition reinforces the program's established pattern of rewarding long-tenured regional executives for their sustained service.
Residents and business professionals can attend the awards ceremony at the Genesee Valley Club on December 14. Access to tables at the event is available exclusively through corporate sponsorship.
The takeaway
Recognizing long-term institutional leaders serves to underscore the value of sustained professional commitment within a community. Readers interested in regional leadership trends can look forward to the full profiles of the honorees in the upcoming December publication.
Further reading
For more information on local recognitions, visit the Awards section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Fingerlakes1.
