2025 MENTOR of the Year Awards

MENTOR New York is the “go to authority” when it comes to safe and effective mentoring in New York State. We are a not-for-profit providing free services to other not-for-profits like schools, social service agencies and religious organizations that currently run mentoring programs or would like to start mentoring programs. Our main services include:We help start mentoring programs- Our technical assistance in design and implementation helps ensure successful and quality mentoring programs.We assist in recruiting and training mentoring volunteers- Our public communication efforts result in significant numbers of volunteers, and our training classes not only teach and reinforce the elements of effective practice, but also substantially improve volunteer retention.We provide technical assistance to ongoing mentoring programs- We bring our expertise into programs and diagnose program strengths and weaknesses in order to improve mentor/mentee relationships.MENTOR NY’s Vision and MissionMISSION - To fuel the quality and quantitiy of mentoring relationships for young people and close the mentoring gap in New York.VISION - To create mentoring cultures and foster mentoring relationships wherever young people live, learn, work and play.

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MENTOR New York warmly invites mentors, mentees, community leaders, and mentoring advocates to an unforgettable evening.

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Welcome to the 2025 MENTOR of the Year Awards! Join us on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM in NYC for a night of celebration and recognition. This is a special event where we honor the outstanding mentors who have made a significant impact on their mentees. Come and show your support for these incredible individuals who have dedicated their time and expertise to guiding others. Don't miss out on this opportunity to network, celebrate, and be inspired!

The Power of a TicketYour event ticket includes entrance to the event for a heartwarming awards ceremony, networking with peers, unlimited drinks and hors d'oeuvres, and exclusive access to view our auction tables in person. Most importantly, your ticket is a donation to support the important mission of MENTOR New York to close the mentoring gap in New York for all young people.

To honor his life and legacy, we proudly present The Luke Boisi MENTOR of the Year Award to a leader who, like Luke, knows the power of mentoring from their own experience and builds the movement by becoming a mentor themselves.

More about MENTOR New YorkHelp us break down barriers to mentorship! MENTOR New York offers no-cost services to youth programs, mentors, and the young minds they guide, ensuring budget doesn't limit benefits. The MENTOR of the Year Awards raises essential funds for this cause—and you can amplify its impact by supporting our event. Purchase your ticket or an event sponsorship today (<a href="https://mentorkids1-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/bjimenez_mentornewyork_org/Ef4z06q_R6JJoqAvq_tVdd8Bydp3KE7onNvG4bvSp9wmVA?e=nnnNgH" title="https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:f25422be-bc69-4358-a3fc-57a1f015773c" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">more about sponsorships</a>).

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