FAYETTEVILLE, N.Y. / April 3, 2025 — Deana Bollinger Ingram, Broker/Co-Owner of Weichert, Realtors® – The Bollinger Group in Fayetteville, was recently honored at the 13th Annual Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony, held on March 22 at the Fayetteville Fire Department. Assemblyman Al Stirpe hosted the event, which serves to recognize remarkable contributions made to the community by local women.
Ingram was among a group of five women from the 127th District to receive Women of Distinction Awards. The district includes Cazenovia, Clay, Cicero, and Manlius. “Some people may wonder why we have the Women of Distinction Awards,” said Assemblyman Stirpe. “To which I point to the incredible example of our honorees. Each woman we recognized has inspired positive and lasting change in the lives of those around them. These awards serve as a celebration of service, heart, and leadership that all the honorees and nominees have put forth into our community.”
Ingram has been influential in the local real estate industry since the mid-1980s. In 2012, she partnered to purchase Weichert, Realtors® – The Bollinger Group, and has since played a pivotal role in transforming it into one of the premier brokerages in the region.
Beyond real estate, Ingram is also the co-founder of Eastside Mom’s, a community organization that provides support to parents. Since its inception, Eastside Mom’s has grown to over 15,000 members, making a lasting impact by addressing the needs of parents and building a strong, supportive community.
“Receiving the Women of Distinction in Business Award was an incredibly humbling and proud moment.” said Ingram. “It was a recognition not just of my individual efforts, but of the incredible support from my team and the community around me. The honor affirmed my passion for empowering others and reinforced my commitment to driving positive change in the business world.”
Weichert, Realtors® – The Bollinger Group is an independently owned and operated Weichert affiliate. The office serves Onondaga County and surrounding areas.
For more information about Weichert, Realtors® – The Bollinger Group, located at 7137 E. Genesee Street in Fayetteville, call 315-637-0555 or visit www.thebollingergroup.net.
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