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REBNY names honorees for 2024 REBNY Annual

Manhattan, NY The Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) named the industry and civic leaders who will be honored at the REBNY Annual on January 18th, 2024 at The Glasshouse.

Honorees to be recognized at the 2024 REBNY Annual Event

The Harry B. Helmsley Distinguished New Yorker Award
Presented to Douglas Durst, chairman, The Durst Organization.

The Bernard H. Mendik Lifetime Leadership in Real Estate Award
Presented to Joel Picket, chairman, Gotham Organization.

The Kenneth R. Gerrety Humanitarian Award
Presented to Elizabeth Ann Stribling-Kivlan, senior managing director, Compass.

The John E. Zuccotti Public Service Award
Presented to Fred Cerullo, president & chief executive officer, Grand Central Partnership.

The George M. Brooker Management Executive of the Year Award
Presented to Wayne Taub, executive managing director of operations, Jack Resnick & Sons.

The Louis Smadbeck Memorial Broker Recognition Award
Presented to Ellen Israel, executive managing director, JRT Realty Group.

The Young Real Estate Professional of the Year Award
Presented to Michael Rudder, principal, Rudder Property Group.

Now in its 128th year, The REBNY Annual will bring together the real estate industry, public officials, and other stakeholders for a night of celebration, unmatched networking, and a world-class culinary experience. Honorees will be seated at the historic REBNY dais alongside a select group of the city’s most influential leaders. They will receive the industry’s most prestigious awards in a ceremony that will take place during the event’s formal dinner, as REBNY recognizes their commitment and contributions to New York City and its residents.

“Our honorees represent the very best of New York,” said REBNY president James Whelan. “I am excited to join so many distinguished guests in January to recognize these truly remarkable men and women for the indelible impacts they have made on our great city.”

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