This year we were thrilled to receive special messages from Commissioner Manuel Castro of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs and Commissioner Dynishal Gross from NYC’s Department of Small Business Services. The event was introduced by an inspiring keynote speech from John Wang, founder of the Queens Night Market.
Celebrate the invaluable contributions immigrants and refugees make to their communities at this virtual ceremony held on April 22, 2025.
Meet the speakers and the honorees from our 13th Annual Awards event:
Commissioner Manuel Castro of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs
Commissioner Dynishal Gross of the New York City Department of Small Business Services
Keynote speaker John Wang, founder of Queens Night Market and Visionary Awardee
Raweewan Eiamsirithanakron, owner of Boondee Moo Ka Ta Thai BBQ and Job Creator Awardee
Mary Ellen Kramer, founder of NightRide Thermal and Innovation Awardee
