The 2025 McSilver Awards

The McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research at New York University is committed to disrupting generational poverty through research, policy, and action.

NYU McSilver Institute

The McSilver Awards recognizes outstanding individuals who are transforming systems to fight poverty.

NYU Global Center for Academic and Spiritual Life

<h3>ABOUT THIS EVENT</h3><p>The McSilver Awards recognizes outstanding individuals who are transforming systems to address the needs of individuals, families, and communities living in poverty, locally and globally.</p><p>This year’s McSilver Awards will be held at the NYU Global Center for Academic and Spiritual Life. Doors will open at 6:00 PM, and the program begins at 6:30 PM. A cocktail reception will follow immediately after the presentation of awards. For more information about this and past McSilver Awards, <a href="https://mcsilver.nyu.edu/awards" title="https://mcsilver.nyu.edu/awards" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">visit the McSilver Institute’s website</a>.</p><p><br></p><h3>MEET THE HONOREES</h3><h4>Help us celebrate nine Vanguards for Social Justice creating positive change.</h4>

<h3>Nathaniel Fields</h3><h4>Chief Executive Officer, Urban Resource Institute (URI)</h4><p><br></p><h3>Mara Gay</h3><h4>Member of the New York Times Editorial Board and MSNBC Analyst</h4><p><br></p><h3>Dr. Lisette Nieves</h3><h4>President, Fund for the City of New York (FCNY)</h4><p><br></p><h3>Hon. Ronald E. Richter</h3><h4>CEO and Executive Director, JCCA</h4><p><br></p><h3>CHAMPIONS FOR BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH</h3><h3>Hon. Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn</h3><h4>New York State Assembly Member (AD-42), Majority Whip, and Chair of the Subcommittee on Oversight of MWBEs</h4><p><br></p><h3>Hon. Samra G. Brouk</h3><h4>New York State Senator (SD-55) and Chair of the Senate Mental Health Committee</h4><p><br></p><h3>Hon. Farah N. Louis</h3><h4>New York City Council Member (CD-45) and Chair of the Committee of Women and Gender Equity</h4><p><br></p><h3>Hon. Michaelle C. Solages</h3><h4>New York State Assembly Member (AD-22), Assembly Deputy Majority Leader, and Chair of the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus</h4><p><br></p><h3>Hon. Lea Webb</h3><h4>New York State Senator (SD-52) and Chair of the Senate Women’s Issues Committee</h4><p><br></p><h3>SPONSOR THE McSILVER AWARDS</h3><p>If you are unable to attend this event but would like to support the McSilver Institute and create an impact at this event, <a href="https://mcsilver.nyu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/sponsor-mcsilver-2025.pdf" title="https://mcsilver.nyu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/sponsor-mcsilver-2025.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">download a PDF</a> outlining available sponsorship opportunities or contact mcsilver@nyu.edu for more information.</p><p><br></p><h3>EVENT DETAILS</h3><p>New York University is committed to ensuring access and participation for visitors with disabilities. The NYU Global Center is wheelchair accessible. For other accomodation needs, please contact the organizers at mcsilver@nyu.edu.</p>

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