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
Hilton Hotels of New York City
Javits Center
Rockefeller Center
The Broadway Association
Nicholas & Lence Communications LLC
Situation
Wildlife Conservation Society
The Alliance for Downtown New York
Carey International
The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel
Crowne Plaza HY36 Midtown Manhattan
EVEN Hotel Times Square South
Fireman Hospitality Group
HANYC Foundation
InterContinental New York Barclay
Jaclyn Bernstein - Empire Force Events
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
MMGY Global
New York Historical Events
New York Historical Tours
The Nicotra Group
Nordstrom
Andrew Rigie, NYC Hospitality Alliance
Sojern
Student and Youth Travel Association (SYTA)
Times Square Alliance
Tripadvisor
United Airlines
Wellington Z. Chen, Chinatown BID/Partnership
Whitney Museum of American Art
Lynn Bodnar Kelly
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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