2022 Above & Beyond: Women

On Thursday, March 24,2022, City & State will honor 50 women who exhibit exemplary leadership in their fields and have made important contributions to society in the sectors of business, public service, media, nonprofit and organized labor. These accomplished women will be profiled in a special edition of City & State magazine and celebrated at the annual awards gala on the evening of March 24th. Join us for the celebration OF THE YEAR at Sony Hall from 6pm-9pm to hear from some great keynote speakers!

6:00 PM	Our Very FIRST Red Carpet with Skye Ostreicher, Political Personalities for All Honorees Begins
6:30 PM	Doors Open for All Attendees
7:15 PM	Welcome By Emcee: Ariel Palitz, Executive Director, Office of Nightlife, New York City Mayor’s Office of Media & Entertainment
7:20 PM	Introduction By Melinda White, Chief Executive Officer, Transit Wireless
7:25 PM	Keynote Remarks By NYC Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell
7:35 PM	Keynote Remarks By Adrienne A. Harris, Superintendent, New York’s Department of Financial Services
7:45 PM	Keynote Remarks By Hazel Dukes, President, NAACP New York State Conference and Member, NAACP National Board of Directors
7:55 PM	Keynote Remarks By Catalina Cruz, New York State Assembly Member, District 39
8:05 PM	Sponsored Remarks By Anne Reynolds, Executive Director, Alliance for Clean Energy NY (ACENY)
8:10 PM	Sponsored Remarks By Jennifer Raab, President, Hunter College
8:15 PM	Sponsored Remarks By Sally Hernandez-Piñero, Chairman of the Board, MetroPlusHealth
8:20 PM	Presentation of The 2022 Above & Beyond: Women Awards
9:00 PM	Reception Ends

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We require that ALL attendees be vaccinated at least 2 weeks prior to the event and submit to a temperature check upon arrival, to help ensure the safety of all attendees. Please remember to bring a copy or photo of your vaccination card or your Excelsior pass to gain entry. We will space out all attendees in a large room to maintain social distancing. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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