The HUDSYS is a brand-new community awards celebration honoring the individuals, organizations, and projects that make the Hudson Valley a more creative, connected, and inspired place to live. As a prize, each awardee will have a short film created about them by HUDSY!
In addition to the awards ceremony, there will be an after party with DJ, dancing, and light bites. Step onto the red carpet and dress to impress… whatever that means to you (show up in your finest pearls or your favorite hoodie) to celebrate local, and be part of this milestone moment in the Hudson Valley community!.
While you may know HUDSY as a nonprofit film production company, The HUDSYS will shine a spotlight on artists, educators, and community builders who make our community vibrant, creative, and connected – all while amplifying our mission as a nonprofit film production company that educates and connects communities through the power of storytelling.
“At the core of HUDSY is our mission to highlight stories and uplift underserved voices of the Hudson Valley”, said Laura Kandel, Executive Director of Operations. “The HUDSYS allows us to do that in a big way while also meeting our need as a nonprofit to host an annual fundraiser that doesn’t only serve us, but also serves our community.”
🌟 Nominate someone today! Submit your nominations for the awards [CLICK HERE FOR LINK]. Deadline to submit nominations: December 10th.
🎟️ Tickets go on sale January 28th, 2026.
Awards to be Presented:
CREATE: Celebrates a person, organization, or project that exemplifies creative excellence or innovation through storytelling or artistry across any medium, and makes a positive impact on the community through their work.
EDUCATE: Honors a person, organization, or project who creatively inspires learning, shares knowledge, and empowers others through education, mentorship, or skill-building.
CONNECT: Recognizes a person, organization, or project that brings people together to create meaningful community experiences and/or relationships in the Hudson Valley.
THE GOLDEN HUDSY: A lifetime achievement style award for a person, organization or project that exemplifies all three pillars: CREATE. EDUCATE. CONNECT.
The Process:
The top three finalists in each category will be announced in January with a community voting period taking place shortly afterwards to help HUDSY choose the winners.
The winners of the awards will be announced live during the ceremony on March 25th!
As a prize, each awardee will have a short film created about them by HUDSY!
ABOUT HUDSY
HUDSY is a nonprofit film production company that educates and connects communities in the Hudson Valley through the power of impactful storytelling.
