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**REBNY Announces Honorees for 130th Annual Gala at Renovated Waldorf Astoria**
The Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) has revealed the distinguished honorees for its 130th Annual Gala, set to take place on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the recently restored Waldorf Astoria New York. This highly anticipated event celebrates influential figures who have demonstrated leadership and excellence within New York City’s real estate and civic sectors.
“REBNY is proud to shine a spotlight on this year’s honorees—visionaries whose careers have been defined by innovation, integrity, and a deep commitment to New York City,” said James Whelan, President of REBNY. “We look forward to celebrating their achievements in a space that has hosted generations of icons.”
**The 2026 REBNY Annual Honorees are:**
– **The Bernard H. Mendik Lifetime Leadership in Real Estate Award**:
*Jeffrey R. Gural*, Chairman and Principal, GFP Real Estate, LLC – Honored for exceptional accomplishments and invaluable contributions to New York and its real estate industry.
– **The Harry B. Helmsley Distinguished New Yorker Award**:
*Anita Laremont* and *David Karnovsky*, Partners at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP – Recognized for a lifetime of professional excellence and contributions to New York’s civic welfare.
– **The Kenneth R. Gerrety Humanitarian Award**:
*Winston Fisher*, Partner at Fisher Brothers and CEO of AREA15 – Acknowledged for outstanding service to the community.
– **The John E. Zuccotti Public Service Award**:
*Christine Quinn*, President & CEO of Women in Need (WIN) – Celebrated for exceptional accomplishments and service in the public interest.
– **The George M. Brooker Management Executive of the Year Award**:
*Kevin Hoey*, Executive Vice President, L&L Holding Company – Honored for career excellence and service to the profession and broader community.
– **The Louis Smadbeck Memorial Broker Recognition Award**:
*James Wacht*, Managing Principal, Lee & Associates – Recognized for integrity, leadership, and long-standing contributions to the brokerage community and REBNY.
– **The Young Real Estate Professional of the Year Award**:
*Camille McGratty*, AVP, Head of Real Estate, Hospital for Special Surgery – Commended for outstanding professional achievements and civic leadership as a rising star in the industry.
The 130th REBNY Annual Gala promises to be a memorable occasion, bringing together industry leaders to honor peers who exemplify the values and spirit of New York’s dynamic real estate community.
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