Resnick of Jack Resnick & Sons named 2026 Business Honoree award by the Salvadori Center

Manhattan, NY The Salvadori Center presented its 2026 Business Honoree award to Jack Resnick & Sons president Jonathan Resnick at its 2026 Annual Benefit at the Edison Ballroom on May 6^th. 

The event brought together supporters, educators, and industry leaders for an evening celebrating and advancing innovative STEAM education. The event raised over $675,000 to support Salvadori’s hands-on, project-based programs serving more than 12,000 PreK–12 students annually across New York City and Northeastern Pennsylvania.

The evening honored three distinguished leaders whose work reflects a strong commitment to the built environment and community impact. In addition to Rensick, the Salvadori Center recognized SHoP Architects principal Angelica Baccon as the 2026 Design Honoree and Miriam Harris, senior vice president of Transit-Oriented Development at MTA Construction & Development, as the 2026 Public Service Honoree.

During his presentation of the 2026 Business Honoree award, Charlie Avolio, development committee chair for the Salvadori Center, said, “After joining Jack Resnick & Sons in 1996, Jonathan Resnick now leads his family-owned real estate firm which owns and operates over 5 million s/f of commercial space and approximately 900 luxury rental apartments. Throughout his career, Jonathan has committed time and effort to many industry-related and philanthropic boards. He first joined the Salvadori Board in 2008, courtesy of Robert Selsam, and his many years of service have helped guide Salvadori’s mission and impact.”

In accepting his award, Resnick said, “This is one of the more meaningful award acceptances in my 30-year career given my deep roots with Salvadori and the fond memories of serving with so many talented and committed professionals on the board. Salvadori continues to reach new heights, as evidenced by the great programs they provide today and the deep immersion the organization has achieved throughout New York City’s public schools and beyond.” 

Salvadori Center partners with schools in underserved communities across New York City and Northeastern Pennsylvania to deliver multi-day, in-school and after-school STEAM programs for PreK–12 students. Their project-based approach connects learning to the built environment and cultivates teamwork, critical thinking, and creativity. A dedicated advocate for career pathways, Salvadori Center inspires underrepresented students to pursue careers in architecture, engineering, and design.

The benefit brought together more than 100 sponsors and partners. Presenting sponsors included Jack Resnick & Sons, with leadership sponsors including Brookfield, Consigli, Halmar International, Perkins Eastman, Pinley Mechanical, Skanska, STO Building Group/Structure Tone, and Turner. Proceeds from the event will directly support Salvadori’s mission to expand access to high-quality STEAM education for students in underserved communities.