When the region’s most influential leaders come together, the room shifts, ideas spark, and real momentum begins. That is the power of our honorees and the Manhattan Power List presented by Schneps Media.
NOMINATE. SUPPORT. CELEBRATE.
For over 20 years, our Power Lists have recognized the business leaders, civic champions, and elected officials who move the region forward including Icons whose influence has shaped the region, Rising Stars representing the next generation of leadership, and remarkable individuals whose contributions earn special titles for extraordinary achievement. Together, they embody the influence, innovation, and inspiration that define our Power Lists.
This year, we are proud to further elevate excellence and inclusion through dedicated DEI Award Categories, honoring outstanding leaders through the Latin Impact Awards, Caribbean Impact Awards, and Gay City News Impact Awards- recognizing individuals whose work strengthens communities, amplifies diverse voices, and drives meaningful change across Manhattan.
100% of the evening’s raffle proceeds will benefit Police Athletic League (PAL).
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Mistress of Ceremonies
Cheryl Wills
Spectrum News New York 1
Singing the National Anthem
Deborah Newallo accompanied by guitarist John Smith
Honorees
Louis Alvarado
SBA Lending Administrator - Ponce Bank
Trailblazer of the Year Award/ICON
Na'ilah Amaru
Advocacy and Policy Strategist
Gwendolyn Black
CEO & Founder - Gwen Black Arts/Jazz Festival of New York City
Larry Scott Blackmon
CEO - The Blackmon Organization
Vincent Boudreau
President - The City College of New York
Julie Chisolm
Site Director - Housing Solutions of New York (HSNY)
Olivia Cohen, MS, MT-BC, LCAT
Director of Early-Stage and Engagement Services - CaringKind
Nancy Dalton
Director, External Affairs, Marketing & Social Impact - Amazon Access
Rebecca Damon
Chief Labor Policy Officer & NY Local Executive Director - SAG-AFTRA
Dr. Charles J. Gibbs
President - Metropolitan College Of New York
Dr. Jeffrey Ginsburg
President & CEO - Volunteers of America-Greater New York
Ron Gold
President and CEO - Marketing Works
Sean T. Granahan
President and General Counsel - The Floating Hospital
ICON
Dr. Stephen T. Greenberg
Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon - Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology
TD Bank Outstanding Entrepreneur Award
DéVon Christopher Johnson
Chairman and CEO - BOMESI Foundation
Marc H. Morial
President and CEO - National Urban League
LGBTQ+ Award
Brandon Parkes
CEO - Parkes Philanthropy
Alexander Paykin, Esq.
Managing Director - PAYKIN LAW
Josiane Peluso-Tomczyk
Vice President, Employer Solutions and Market Growth/Integration - MetroPlus Health
Craig Ratigan
SVP/Regional Vice President, Manhattan - TD Bank U.S.
ICON
Arva R. Rice
President & CEO - New York Urban League
ICON
Henry Rubio
President - Council of School Supervisors and Administrators (CSA)
ICON
Rebecca Seawright
NYS Assemblymember - Assembly District 76
ICON
Wally Sedgewick
Vice President of Analytics and Strategic Planning - BroadwayHD
Mark D. Shirian, Esq.
Founder and Principal - Mark David Shirian P.C.
HARLEM WEEK
Andrew Weltman
General Counsel - Municipal Credit Union
Agenda
5:00 pm ET
VIP Power Hour
This is the power hour where the honorees have an opportunity to meet one another and network before the rest of the guests arrive. Sponsors will be available to meet with honorees and provide special offers. Honorees receive their Schneps Media star pin to become an official Star Networking member. Drinks and Hors D’oeuvres will be served. Pictures are taken to be featured in the amNY Metro newspaper and relationships are started.
Victoria Schneps, President, Schneps Media
6:00 pm ET
Guests arrive
Guests arrive to meet, celebrate and connect with our honorees and sponsors. Drinks and food will be served as all attendees meet and connect.
7:30 pm ET
Award presentation
A high energy, fun award ceremony where honorees are presented their award as a Power Women of Manhattan.
Victoria Schneps, President, CEO
8:45 pm ET
Raffles are Announced
100% of the evening's raffle proceeds go to a local cause.
9:00 pm ET
Event Concludes
Sponsors
TD Bank
Amazon Access
Council of School Supervisors & Administrators
Parkes Philanthropy
Municipal Credit Union
Housing Solutions of New York (HSNY)
Police Athletic League (PAL)
Mark David Shirian P.C.
GSM Charity Auctions
Miss Jessies
amMetroNY
PoliticsNY
Noticia NYC
Gallery
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