SparkYouth NYC’s 2023 Awards Benefit was an extraordinary event!

On October 11, 2023, SparkYouth held our Annual Awards Benefit at Cipriani 42nd Street. During the event, we will celebrate young leaders from our partner programs and their work creating a better NYC for all of us.

We honored two corporate leaders, Neha Santiago, Head of Real Estate Private Credit & Managing Director, Cerberus Capital Management, and Shiva Viswanathan, Co-Head of U.S. Acquisitions & Senior Managing Director, Northwood Investors with the Champion for Youth Award. We also honored nonprofit leader Gisele Castro, Chief Executive Officer, exalt, with the the Community Impact Award.

Proceeds from the Awards Benefit support SparkYouth’s inspiring youth development programs serving thousands of children throughout New York City.