About this Event
The Best Bites. The Biggest Stories. CNY's Newsmakers. One Great Night.
Go beyond the headlines at The Headliner Awards, a one-of-a-kind evening from syracuse.com and The Post-Standard celebrating the people, stories and moments that shaped Central New York in 2026.
Sample standout bites from local restaurants. Meet the newsmakers. Hear the stories behind the stories. Enjoy drinks, entertainment and a lively celebration of the community we call home.
This isn’t your typical awards show.
The Headliner Awards is a lively night out celebrating Central New York, with tasty local food, drinks, entertainment and a special awards presentation honoring the year’s newsmakers.
And it’s a room unlike any other. The Headliner Awards brings together an unexpected mix of newsmakers and changemakers from across our region, creating a rare opportunity to connect with the people making an impact in CNY.
Go beyond the headlines as syracuse.com journalists share the stories behind some of the year’s most memorable coverage and celebrate the people at the heart of them.
Your ticket includes:
The Best Bites of 2026
Sample standout bites from local restaurants featured in syracuse.com’s food coverage.
Drinks
Enjoy a complimentary cocktail, beer, wine or non-alcoholic beverage. Specialty crafted cocktails celebrating the evening will add to the party.
CNY’s Newsmakers
Mingle with an unexpected mix of newsmakers and changemakers from across Central New York, brought together for one memorable night.
The Stories Behind the Stories
Hear directly from syracuse.com journalists and get a perspective you didn’t get from the original headline.
Entertainment + Experiences
Enjoy local entertainment, interactive experiences and plenty of opportunities to mingle throughout the evening.
Come celebrate CNY with us.
The stories that shaped 2026 belong to all of us. Headliners is a chance to come together, celebrate the people making an impact across our region and experience the year we shared in a whole new way.
Come celebrate the year that was and the community that made it possible.
Event venue & nearby stays
Palladian Hall at the Treasury, 101 South Salina Street, Syracuse, United States
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