SEEC's Afolabi Salami Named Among the 2026 Top 5IVE Changemakers by the Times Journal
Regional Recognition Highlights SEEC's Growing Impact in Economic Development Across Schoharie County and the Capital Region
SCHOHARIE, NY — Schoharie Economic Enterprise Corporation (SEEC) is proud to announce that Afolabi Salami, Senior Program Administrator at SEEC, has been honored as one of the 2026 Top 5IVE Award Winners by the Times Journal. The award recognizes individuals and businesses making a meaningful impact across Schoharie County and the surrounding region.
Salami was recognized in the BIPOC Changemaker category — a distinction celebrating purpose-driven leaders whose work sits at the intersection of technology, public service, and economic empowerment. The awards ceremony was held on May 15, 2026, at SUNY Cobleskill's Bouck Hall, drawing community leaders, local businesses, and changemakers from across the region.
"It was truly an honor to receive the Top 5 Changemaker Award and be recognized as one of the top changemakers of community in the Capital Region, New York. This recognition motivates me to continue building, serving, and creating opportunities that make a lasting difference in our communities." — Afolabi Salami, Senior Program Administrator, SEEC
Salami expressed gratitude to Capital Region Independent Media, publisher of the Times Journal, for the meaningful recognition, and credited SEEC's mission and team for making the work possible.
About Schoharie Economic Enterprise Corporation (SEEC)
Founded in 2019 by private sector leaders, SEEC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to fostering economic growth and prosperity in Schoharie County. SEEC works at the intersection of entrepreneurship, placemaking, and community revitalization — having mobilized over $56 million in public-private investment in recent years.
SEEC's programs include business retention and expansion support, Prosperity Forums, grant administration, small business revolving loan and grant funds, and digital economy resources. SEEC serves as a liaison between local municipalities, institutional leaders, and the business community with the shared goal of strengthening and diversifying the local economy.
Learn more at seecny.org.
About the Top 5IVE Awards
The Top 5IVE Awards are presented annually by the Times Journal — published by Capital Region Independent Media — to recognize inspiring individuals and businesses driving progress, uplifting others, and strengthening the fabric of Schoharie County and the surrounding region. The 2026 awards ceremony was held at SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech's Bouck Hall on May 15, 2026.
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