City & State will honor New York’s leaders in the Social Services sector creating change and innovation from service to the homeless, disadvantages populations, migrant populations, vulnerable youth and aging populations and more! Our list will consist of people working in or around New York government, advocacy, business and more and are gamechangers, trailblazers, and pioneers. Join us for a celebration on August 5th.

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

3 West Club

3 W 51st Street,

New York, NY

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Dress Attire:

Business Casual

Sponsorship & Additional Information:

For more information, please email lblake@cityandstateny.com.

Agenda

6:30 PM EDT

1 HR

6:30 PM EDT 1 HR

Doors Open & Reception Begins

7:30 PM EDT

5 MINS

7:30 PM EDT 5 MINS

Welcome Remarks by Emcee

Tara L. Martin

Founder + CEO

TLM Strategic Advisors LLC

Tara L. Martin

Founder + CEO

TLM Strategic Advisors LLC

Tara L. Martin

Founder + CEO

TLM Strategic Advisors LLC

7:35 PM EDT

10 MINS

7:35 PM EDT 10 MINS

Keynote Speaker Remarks

Rebecca Jones Gaston

Commissioner

NYC Administration for Children's Services (ACS).

Rebecca Jones Gaston

Commissioner

NYC Administration for Children's Services (ACS).

Rebecca Jones Gaston

Commissioner

NYC Administration for Children's Services (ACS).

7:45 PM EDT

30 MINS

7:45 PM EDT 30 MINS

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Attend the Event

Agenda

6:30 PM EDT

1 HR

Doors Open & Reception Begins

7:30 PM EDT

5 MINS

Welcome Remarks by Emcee

7:35 PM EDT

10 MINS

Keynote Speaker Remarks

7:45 PM EDT

30 MINS

Presentation of Honorees

8:30 PM EDT

Event Concludes

Underwriters

Silver

Bronze