212NYC 11th Annual Gala 2025: ”Resilience Through Reinvention”
Thursday, October 23, 2025
7:00 PM – 12:00 AM
212NYC is thrilled to announce our 11th Annual Gala: “Resilience Through Reinvention,” returning on Oct. 23! One of the most anticipated advertising events of the year, the 212NYC Gala celebrates the trailblazers shaping the future of the industry—honoring groundbreaking achievements, inspiring leadership, and lasting impact.
2025 212NYC Gala Honorees
One of the most anticipated advertising events of the year, the 212NYC Annual Gala celebrates the trailblazers shaping the future of the industry—honoring groundbreaking achievements, inspiring leadership, and lasting impact.
Congratulations to all our 2025 212NYC Gala Honorees!
2025 Industry Luminary Award
Rishad Tobaccowala
Founder,
The Rethink Work Platform
2025 Trailblazer Award
Baldwin Cunningham
Director, Media and Partnerships
State Farm
2025 Rising Star Award
Jessica Brown
Executive Director, Partnerships & Marketplace
WPP Media
2025 Impact Award
Amy Benford
SVP GM, Integrated Marketing & Advanced Advertising
Colgate-Palmolive
2025 Resilience Honor
Yolanda Lam
GM, Global Head
of Agency Development
Microsoft
