Gary Barnett, Lisa Silverstein Among Honorees at Upcoming 131st REBNY Annual

The Real Estate Board of New York has announced the honorees for the 131st REBNY Annual, celebrating the people whose work and leadership have helped shape the city. The celebration will take place on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2027 at the Waldorf Astoria New York.

This year’s honorees will include the following:

• The John E. Zuccotti Public Service Award: Jessica Tisch, New York City Police Commissioner

• The Bernard H. Mendik Lifetime Leadership in Real Estate Award: Gary Barnett, Founder and Chairman, Extell Development Company

• The Harry B. Helmsley Distinguished New Yorker Award: David Arena, Head of Global Corporate Real Estate, JPMorgan Chase

• The Kenneth R. Gerrety Humanitarian Award: Lisa Silverstein, CEO, Silverstein Properties

• The Louis Smadbeck Memorial Broker Recognition Award: James Nelson, Principal and Head of U.S. Investment Sales, Avison Young

• The George M. Brooker Management Executive of the Year Award: Marisa Gadlin, Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Core Holdings, Rockefeller Group.

• The Young Real Estate Professional of the Year Award: Caroline Merck, Senior Vice President, CBRE

“This year’s honorees have each made an extraordinary contribution to New York City,” said REBNY President James Whelan.“Their leadership, service and commitment to New York reflect what the REBNY Annual has celebrated for more than a century, and we look forward to recognizing their achievements.”