New York City thrives because of the passion, creativity, and commitment of its nonprofit community. This fall, one event will shine a well-deserved spotlight on those organizations—and it promises to be a night to remember.

The 5th Annual New York City Imagine Awards will take place at Guastavino’s on October 28, 2025. Created to celebrate and elevate the work of standout 501(c)(3) nonprofits across the five boroughs, this gala honors excellence in six key categories, from Innovation to Social Impact. Winners receive a $5,000 grant and finalists are showcased with professionally produced videos during the evening.

It’s a powerful reminder of how vision and service can transform communities. Register here to witness and support the future of nonprofit excellence in NYC!

The 5th Annual New York City Imagine Awards, the premier event that shines the spotlight on the nonprofit sector, will be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Guastavino’s. This gala event was created to offer formal acknowledgment to some of the City’s most effective and innovative nonprofit organizations. 501(c)(3) nonprofits located in and/or significantly serving The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens or Staten Island are eligible to apply across six categories: Arts & Culture; DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and/or Accessibility); Innovation; Leadership Excellence; Rising Star; & Social Impact. The winner in each category will win a $5,000 grant. In addition, the 24 finalists, 4 in each category, will each receive a professionally produced video, which will be showcased the night of the event!