Schneps Media is proud to announce the return of the Manhattan Power List 2026, its prestigious annual celebration honoring the business leaders, civic champions, and elected officials driving New York City forward.
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Schneps Media, the region’s leading local media company, is proud to announce the return of the Manhattan Power List 2026, its prestigious annual celebration honoring the business leaders, civic champions, and elected officials driving New York City forward. The event will take place on Wednesday, May 7, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the iconic Bryant Park Grill, New York, NY.
Nominations are now open. Know someone who deserves to be recognized? Submit your nomination today at ManhattanPowerList.com.
For over two decades, Schneps Media’s Power Lists have celebrated the business leaders, civic champions, and elected officials who move New York forward. The 2026 Power List will honor Icons whose influence has shaped the region, Rising Stars representing the next generation of leadership, and individuals earning special distinction titles for extraordinary achievement.
The Manhattan Power List 2026 celebration will take place on Wednesday, May 7, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the iconic Bryant Park Grill, New York, NY.Photo credit East 27 Creative
This year also introduces dedicated DEI Award Categories — the Latin Impact Awards, Caribbean Impact Awards, and Gay City News Impact Awards — honoring leaders who strengthen communities, amplify diverse voices, and drive meaningful change across Manhattan.
The Power List program includes significant PR and the Ultimate Networking Cocktail hour as well as a VIP Power Hour that allows the meeting of the most powerful.Â
The evening kicks off with the early entry VIP Power Hour for honorees only followed by the Ultimate Networking cocktail party for honorees and their guests. The awards celebration will be hosted by Spectrum News NY1 anchor Cheryl Wills. One hundred percent of raffle proceeds benefit a local cause.
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available now. Contact Events@SchnepsMedia.com or Nazia DeFrank at 516-661-6315.
Nominate. Support. Celebrate.
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