Meet the industry and civic leaders who will be honored at the REBNY Annual
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Sponsoring the REBNY Annual
In its 129th year, the REBNY Annual stands as the iconic, flagship event of the real estate calendar. With unparalleled networking, exquisite dining, and breathtaking waterfront views, this is the must-attend evening for industry leaders. Experience a historic awards ceremony and connect with NYC’s finest. Don’t miss out—proceeds benefit the REBNY Foundation’s diversity and skills initiatives.
To sponsor the REBNY Annual please contact Leslie Donato at ldonato@rebny.com
NYC Real Estate's Signature Event.
The REBNY Annual brings together top developers, owners, brokers, and major public officials to connect, exchange insights, and celebrate the invaluable contributions we collectively make to NYC.
Now in its 129th year, this event will blend the tradition of REBNY’s banquets with the fresh energy of dynamic networking celebrating the vital role that the real estate industry plays in the success of our City. This year’s event will feature:
An exclusive networking reception with industry leaders hosted by a growing list of NYC chefs.
A formal seated dinner
Dais honoring industry titans
Prestigious awards ceremony recognizing industry leaders for their lifetime achievements
A portion of event proceeds will go to the REBNY Foundation to support a number of social impact initiatives in NYC.
GUEST CHEFS
Chef Hillary Sterling
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Featuring
Meet Our 2025 Honorees
REBNY is now proud to announce our 2025 honorees: an incredible group of New Yorkers at the forefront of the City’s real estate industry and civic leadership. These outstanding men and women have demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to supporting our great City and its residents, communities, and economy.
For more information on this year’s honorees:
Scott Rechler
CEO & Chairman, RXR
This award, created in 1992, recognizes REBNY members who have a lifetime of exceptional accomplishments in the profession and have made invaluable contributions to New York's civic welfare. The award is named for Harry Helmsley, a leading real estate executive of his time.
Jonathan Mechanic
Chairman, Fried Frank
This leadership award, first bestowed in 2003, is presented to REBNY members who have displayed exceptional service to the real estate industry and professional accomplishments over the course of distinguished careers.
Michelle Adams
Senior Managing Director, Global External Relations and Business Development, Tishman Speyer
The Kenneth R. Gerrety Humanitarian Award was first given in 1989. It recognizes REBNY members' outstanding service to the community. The award memorializes Kenneth Gerrety who served REBNY as Executive Vice President for 18 years.
Rep. Ritchie Torres
Congressman of the 15th District of New York
This public service award was presented for the first time in 2017. It is awarded to a New Yorker who has displayed exceptional accomplishments and service in the public's interest. It is named for the late John E. Zuccotti, Chairperson of REBNY from 2004 to 2006 and a longstanding member of its Executive Committee.
Thomas Lloyd
Senior Managing Director of Investor Services at CBRE
The Management Division created this award in 1976 to recognize accomplished individuals within the management area. Winners display outstanding professionalism in property management, civic achievement and contribution to the real estate industry. Named for its first recipient, a past Vice President of the Management Division.
Nicola Heryet
Principal, Avison Young
This member award was established in 1991 by REBNY's Commercial Brokerage Divisions; it honors a REBNY broker with personal and professional integrity, long-term leadership and prominence in the brokerage community and participation in REBNY's committees. Named for an exemplary broker who died shortly after being selected to receive it.
Craig Waggner
Managing Director, Cushman & Wakefield
The "Young Real Estate Professional of the Year" award is presented by the Young Men's/Women's Real Estate Association each year to a member whose knowledge, skills, integrity, and a high degree of ethics have contributed most to his or her profession and the community.
