Event
GrowNYC 40th Anniversary Gala
November 18, 2010
Riverpark
450 East 29th Street
6-10 PM
Honoring
Marian S. Heiskell
GrowNYC Founder
Hosted by
Chef Tom Colicchio & Chef Sisha Ortuzar
Special Guest
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg
Welcome Cocktails: 6:00 pm
Dinner: 7:30 pm
Reception to follow
Join GrowNYC for an extraordinary evening celebrating 40 years of hands-on environmental programs. Meet farmers, volunteers, and friends of GrowNYC while learning more about the programs you support during our pre-dinner cocktail party and four-course seasonal and local dinner hosted by Tom Colicchio, winner of the 2010 James Beard award for Outstanding Chef, along with Chef Sisha Ortuzar.
ABOUT OUR HONOREE
Marian Sulzberger Heiskell has served with GrowNYC (then Council on the Environment of NYC) from its inception in 1970. Since that time, she has guided and watched over the organization, first as Co Chair with Mayor Lindsay and Mayor Beame, then as Chairman until 1992 when she became Honorary Chair. Mrs. Heiskell remains its best friend and cheerleader today. A forward-thinking conservationist who didn't believe urban environment was an oxymoron but an opportunity, she worked tirelessly to convince fellow New Yorkers of the same. Marian's belief that GrowNYC could change the urban landscape through innovative solutions led to the organization's flagship programs. Today, she continues to use the full force of her considerable charm, deft persuasion, and passion for the organization she founded to raise awareness and funds, offer advice and support.
Mrs. Heiskell served as a Director of The New York Times Company from 1963 to 1997. She also served as its Director of Special Activities from 1963 to 1977 and is proud to have been the granddaughter, daughter, wife, sister and aunt of the Publisher of The New York Times. She is a dedicated environmentalist and a leader in many public and philanthropic activities. She has been a particular advocate for maintaining and preserving green spaces in New York and around the nation. She formerly served on the Boards of several other corporations, including the Ford Motor Company, Merck & Co., Inc., and Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Mrs. Heiskell was the first woman elected to these three boards). Mrs. Heiskell is President of her family's Foundation, The Sulzberger Foundation. In addition, she is Honorary Chairman of GrowNYC, and as Chairman of The New 42nd Street, Inc., she was a driving force behind the restoration of 42nd Street and Times Square. She is also Chairman of the of the National Parks of New York Harbor Conservancy; a member of the Board of Directors of Audubon New York, the 42nd Street Development Corporation, New Yorkers for Parks and a member of the Executive Committee of The New York Botanical Garden.
ABOUT OUR VENUE
Riverpark is the newest addition to the Tom Colicchio Family of Restaurants. The restaurant is located on a unique garden plaza and overlooks the East River.
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
$40,000 RUBY
- Premium seated Gala table featuring exclusive VIP special guest (8 tickets)
- Signage included in our marketplace
- Event publicity as a Lead Sponsor
- Placement on website and in a post-event email blast
- Year-round recognition as a donor
- Acknowledgement of anniversary support at 50 Greenmarkets (reaching 250K New Yorkers per week during peak season)
$20,000 GARNET
- Premium seated Gala table featuring special guest (8 tickets)
- Signage included in our marketplace
- Event publicity as a Sponsor
- Placement on website and in a post-event email blast
- Year-round recognition as a donor
- Acknowledgement of anniversary support at 50 Greenmarkets (reaching 250K New Yorkers per week during peak season)
$10,000 CRIMSON
- Preferred seated Gala table (8 tickets)
- Signage included in our marketplace
- Event publicity as a Sponsor
- Placement on website and in a post-event email blast
- Year-round recognition as a donor
GrowNYC Gala Ticket: $750 each
Cocktails and a four-course meal featuring Greenmarket ingredients, cooked by Chef Tom Colicchio and his team
Garnet Level Contributor/s
Richard Abrons, Louis & Anne Abrons Foundation
Crimson Level Contributor/s
Alexandria
Bloomberg
Charles Ramat, Continental Home Loans, Inc.
The Durst Organization
Joan and George Hornig
Omni New York LLC
Open Space Institute
Pratt Industries
Waste Management: WM eCycling & WM Solar Compactor
SPECIAL THANKS TO
Brooklyn Brewery
Jamesport Vineyards
Green Mountain Energy
Martin's Pretzels
Molo Design
Not Just Rugelach
Red Jacket Orchards
S & SO Farms
Tuthilltown Spirits
HOST COMMITTEE
Richard S. Abrons
Louis & Anne Abrons Foundation
Victoria Contino, Esq.
Wilson Elser
Everard Findlay
Everard Findlay LLC
Cornelia Guest
George Hornig
Robert J. Kafin, Esq.
Proskauer Rose LLP
John Lyons
Focus Features
Gifford Miller
Charles S. Ramat
Continental Home Loans, Inc.
Steven P. Salsberg, Esq.
Salsberg Group
Barbara Samuelson
Merrill Lynch
Eric Schlosser
Eugene Schneur
Omni New York LLC
Richard M. Schwartz, Esq.
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
Mo Vaughn
Omni New York LLC
Jeffrey Zurofsky
'wichcraft
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LocationRiverpark
450 East 29th Street
New York, NY 10001
United States
Categories
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| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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