October 21, 2025

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Parks & Trails New York is New York's leading statewide advocate for parks and trails, dedicated since 1985 to improving our health, economy, and quality of life through the use and enjoyment of green space.

This year we're honoring two critical advocates for public green space:
Dr. Lucy R. Waletzky
& Robert J. Kafin, Esq.

Join us October 21st, 2025 at the City Winery in NYC to celebrate these amazing advocates' work and legacy. We'll have hors d'oeuvres, great company, beautiful river vistas, and one of the best annual celebrations around!

Join our Co-Chairs Thomas L. Kempner, Jr., Elizabeth Martyn, & Nadine Lemmon this October in NYC!

Parks & Trails New York presents the Perkins Award at a gala cocktail reception
from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. on October 21, 2025
at the City Winery, 25 11th Avenue, NYC.

Help us celebrate our 40th Anniversary.
Join the Honorary Committee for the Perkins Reception today!

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Unable to join us on the Honorary Committee?
You can still celebrate Dr. Waletzky and Robert Kafin
by making a donation in their honor.

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About the George W. Perkins Award

The George W. Perkins Award was established by Parks & Trails New York to honor outstanding environmental leadership and public service.

The Award is named for George W. Perkins, who, as a long-time member and president of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission, was a model of the best in conservation leadership. The Award is presented to a leader with a distinguished record of environmental accomplishment and public service.

The Perkins Award has a distinguished history, honoring leaders in government, business, and philanthropy.
Past Perkins honorees include Governor Cuomo, Douglas Durst, Citi, Joan Davidson, Brookfield, Larry Rockefeller, and Diana Taylor.

The George W. Perkins Award is usually presented in the fall at a cocktail reception in New York City. These events typically attract an audience of 100-200 guests including public officials, corporate and business leaders, and people active in environmental and civic endeavors. They also bring together old and new friends of both Parks & Trails New York and the honoree.