Charles Flateman, Chairman of New York City Tourism + Conventions, and Julie Coker, President and CEO of New York City Tourism + Conventions, invite you to join them at the New York City Tourism FoundationSM Gala.
This year’s honorees have forged legacies through bold ideas and cultural breakthroughs—continuing New York City’s tradition of sparking innovation and inspiring the world. Each embodies the spirit we celebrate through Founded By NYC, our commemoration of the City’s 400th anniversary.
We’re thrilled to share that our live auction is back—once again hosted by Harry Santa-Olalla, “The Fundraising Guy” (@harrysanta). This is your opportunity to take home incredible prizes like exciting trips and luxurious stays.
768 Fifth Ave.
New York, NY 10019
5:30 PM
Cocktail Reception
6:30 PM
Awards Presentation, Dinner and Live Auction
Dessert reception to follow
Cocktail attire
PURCHASE TICKETSFor all inquiries, please contact awards@nyctourism.com
Bloomberg Philanthropies
Disney Theatrical Group
The Durst Organization
Highgate Hotels
Hilton Hotels of New York City
Hotel and Gaming Trades Council | Hotel, Gaming, and Club Worker Union
NYC Economic Development Corporation
Olayan America
Javits Center
Rockefeller Center
The Stand Restaurant & Club
Theatre Refreshment Company
Jonathan Tisch and Loews Hotels & Co
The Broadway Association
Empire State Development
GFP Real Estate
Brandi Gordon, GRANICUS | simpleview
L&L Holding Company
Madison Square Garden
Audrey and Danny Meyer
Brian Anthony Moreland, B More Now Productions
Naftali Group
New York Comedy Festival
Nicholas & Lence Communications LLC
Situation
Wildlife Conservation Society
The Alliance for Downtown New York
American Museum of Natural History
Audience Rewards
Ken Barrows, Sesame Attraction Pass
Joe Benincasa, Entertainment Community Fund
Jaclyn Bernstein – Empire Force Events
Big City Tourism
Judith Byrd, Byrd Retail Group LLC
Carey International
The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel
Alfred C. Cerullo, III, Grand Central Partnership
Wellington Z. Chen, Chinatown BID/Partnership
Crowne Plaza HY36 Midtown Manhattan
Davler Media/City Guide
DeVito/Verdi
Andrea Dreyer/CTM Media Group
Elite Media Group
EVEN Hotel Times Square South
Fireman Hospitality Group
Rick Friedberg and Francine LeFrak
Gramercy Theatre
HAL Strategy Group LLC
HANYC Foundation
Hudson Creative
InterContinental New York Barclay
Intrepid Museum
Irving Plaza
James Beard Foundation
JGO/Broadway.com
JTB USA
Cricket Hooper Jiranek/CTM Media Group
Stewart F. Lane & Bonnie Comley
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Live Nation
Live XYZ
Macy's
Madame Tussauds New York
The Manhattan Center
MMGY Global
National Grid
New York Historical Events
New York Historical Tours
New Yorker by Lotte Hotels
The Nicotra Group
Nordstrom
One Times Square
OUTFRONT
John Percy, Destination Niagara USA
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
Joanne Podell, Cushman & Wakefield
Brian T. Portley, BCS Media Group
Paul Ramirez, From The Bronx and The Bronx Beer Hall
Anthony Ramirez II, From The Bronx and The Bronx Beer Hall
Andrew Rigie, NYC Hospitality Alliance
Seaport Entertainment Group
Sojern
Statue City Cruises
George Stonbely TSQ Ventures
Student and Youth Travel Association (SYTA)
Times Square Alliance
Tourism Economics
Tripadvisor
United Airlines
USTA
John Wang, Queens Night Market
Whitney Museum of American Art
Wyndham Destinations
Tim and Nina Zagat
Lynn Bodnar Kelly
Tracy Nieporent
A 501(c)(3) charitable organization, the New York City Tourism Foundation provides vital support to the arts and cultural organizations that fuel NYC’s diversity and dynamism. Through cultural tourism development, audience education and outreach projects, we focus on inspiring domestic and international audiences to participate in NYC’s vibrant and diverse cultural community.
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Produced in partnership with the City of New York and Hamilton, the campaign promotes programming in commemoration of the anniversary and features ongoing content that promotes the City's iconic achievements, with a special emphasis on content from the perspectives of marginalized audiences like women and people of color who have contributed to the City's story. Learn more at foundedbynyc.com
