128th REBNY Annual
Watch to see highlights, speeches, and award presentations from the 128th REBNY Annual!
Guests will enjoy a world-class cocktail reception and formal dinner featuring dishes from some of NYC’s top restaurants.
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Sponsoring the REBNY Annual
The history, tradition and influence of REBNY's annual gala makes it a prime platform to showcase your firm among high-profile real estate decision-makers in New York City, as well as public officials, brokers, and other key stakeholders. Becoming a sponsor can demonstrate your support for building a stronger New York City.
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 128th 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 7 industry leaders for their lifetime achievements
After-hours party
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 2024 Honorees
REBNY is now proud to announce our 2024 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:
Douglas Durst
Chairman, The Durst Organization
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.
Joel Picket
Chairman, Gotham Organization
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.
Elizabeth Ann Stribling-Kivlan
Senior Managing Director, Compass
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.
Fred Cerullo
President/CEO, Grand Central Partnership
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.
Wayne Taub
Executive Managing Director of Operations, Jack Resnick & Sons
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.
Ellen Israel
Executive Managing Director, JRT Realty Group
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.
Michael Rudder
Principal, Rudder Property Group
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.
