In 2004 Gotham initiated its first annual Networker of the Year Award. In 2012, we added a new award, our Red Bandana Award, given to a member who exhibited an extraordinary level of altruism during the course of the year. This award is given in honor of Welles Remy Crowther (son of our former member Jefferson Crowthers), who gave his life on September 11 in service to others.

These are wonderful members of our family and only you know who is next!

2024 Gotham Award Winners

Judy Mines

Networker of the Year! A legendary comeback

Hans Hanson

Our Red Bandana recipient

Kenny Bollin

Rookie of the Year.

2023 Gotham Award Winners

Crysti D Farra

Networker of the year

Corey B. Bearak

The Red Bandana Award winner

Dominick John Ciccarelli Jr

Rookie of the year

ODEY RAVIV

Networker of the year

2022 Gotham Award Winners

A well-deserved group of winners!

Warren Bergstein

A solid networker who thinks of other Gothamites first.

Vincent Chirico

Is this year's heartfelt Red Bandana award for his Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow

Steven Nicholas Somma

A Rising Star in Gotham

Caitlyn Ryan

A Rising Star this year

Robert C. Intelisano

As a rookie of the year, Robert embodies the spirit of Gotham.

Bruce R Swicker

A thoughtful and focussed networker

2021 Gotham Award Winners

As Gotham evolves, so do our awards with a first ever Rookie of the Year.

RitaSue Siegel

RitaSue is this year's prestigious Red Bandana award for her selfless acts.

Ray Walcott

"Reliable" Ray Walcott is networker of the year.

Paula Oleska

Rookie of the Year

Michael Steger

Along with Ray, Michael was anointed Networker of the Year

2020 Gotham Award Winners

In a tumultuous year, Gotham still stands tall as evidenced by the selfless giving of our recipients.

Brad Scherer

A member of the Queens group, Brad personifies Gotham.

Lourdes Villanueva Hartrick

Lourdes was shocked to receive the Red Bandana Award this year. She gives her heart to her community.

Daniel Schwartz

Another member of the Queens group, Dan consistently helps, refers, and gives.

2019 Networkers of the Year + A Red Bandana Recipient

Another incredible year of networking and social connections as exhibited by out three recipients.

Robert Esposito

A well-connected individual who has been building the Florida presence for several years!

Mitch Tobol

A shocked Mitch Tobol accepted the Red Bandana award with grace and style honoring its moniker, Welles Remy Crowther who gave the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11

Shelley Simpson

Shelly takes Gotham to heart in all her daily activities and it shows.

2018 Networkers of the Year and a Very Special Red Bandana Award

A wonderful night in view of the Christmas tree in NYC.

Brett Deutsch

The man who was taking pictures needed to take a selfie when he received his Networker of the Year award.

Laurel Scarr-Konel

The hardest working Networking of the Year for 2018!

Jefferson H. Crowther

The Red Bandana award was started to honor his son Welles Remy Crowther and fittingly this year, it was awarded to his Dad for his commitment and unselfish efforts in how the courageous and selfless actions of one man can touch and inspire thousands.

2017 Hall of Fame Winners!

Two networkers of the year plus a Red Bandana recipient. In addition, five charities were given $2,500 each.

Jason Greenberg

In the spirit of Welles Remy Crowther, Jason was the recipient of the Red Bandana award.

Susan Zinder

A long time Gotham member, Susan has given her time and effort, unselfishly, to promoting and growing Gotham

Carly Bentley

A true networker who has brought her special energy and talent to the Philadelphia groups.

2016 Networkers of the year and a Red Bandana Award given

A beautiful event capped by the award winners and 4 $5,000 donations made to charities through the Gotham Foundation

Tom Gallin

Surprised Tom was humbled by the well deserved honor

Kenneth Granieri

This years recipient of the Red Bandana award selflessly took care of his brother for over 20 years...he exemplifies what this award means.

Barry Moniês

Another deserving winner from Connecticut, Barry is instrumental in running the CT Dinner group that rocks!

2015 Networkers of the Year and Red Bandana recipient

2015 was a watershed year for the Hall of Fame. We had our first Young Pro recipient who is a rock star networker! The Red Bandana award was a powerful story of heart and great results!

Sarah Annese

The first Young Pro ever to win this prestigious award. An incredibly well deserved recipient who has proven herself time and time again.

Philip J Smallman

Recipient of the Red Bandana award. Phil exemplifies the selflessness of Welles Remy Crowther.

Raj Goel

A long time networker who was responsible for starting the "posse."

2014 Networkers of the Year and a Red Bandana Award Winner

A fantastic evening where we honored these three deserving individuals plus through The Season of Giving, four organizations received a charitable donation!

Liz Saldana

A great networker and caring person.

Lawrence Sprung

Networker of the year!

Cynthia Somma

This years recipient of the coveted Red Bandana Award.

2013 Networkers of Year and a Red Bandana Award Winner

A great honor for all three.

Lucas J. Meyer

Exemplifies true Gotham spirit as a networker of the year.

Paul Napolitano

As the second winner of the Red Bandana Award, Paul continually comes to the rescue for people in need. His big heart and easy smile always gives comfort.

Norman Spizz

As a backbone of Gotham, Norman makes the events shine and deserves this award. He was very surprised.

2012 Networkers of the Year and the 1st Red Bandana Award Winner

The awards were given this year to two Group Coordinators who have gone above and beyond. This is also the first year for our Red Bandana Aware given in honor of Welles Remy Crowther.

Cheri Elferis

The first recipient of the Red Bandana Award for selflessness in the true spirit of Gotham

Steve Kirschner

Started and grew the Real Estate Group to a record size.

Erin Ardleigh

Hard working with a great smile, Erin continuously has sold out meetings.

2011 Networkers of the Year

They were very surprised!

Joshua B. Zinder

Joshua Zinder Architecture + Design Princeton NJ GOtham GREEN Construction Chairpeople

Corey B. Bearak

Corey Bearak GOtham GREEN Chairpeople Gotham Towers LI Legal

2010 Networkers of the Year

Redeheads unit!!!

Ester Horowitz

Ester Horowitz
M2 Power Inc
Long Island Healthcare
Group Coordinators
NY Healthcare
South Shore

Judy Heft

Judith Heft & Associates, LLC
Group Coordinators Fairfield County

2009 Networkers of the Year

Two focussed and deserving gentlemen.

Jack Halpern

My Elder Advocate
 

Marc Halpert

Your Best Interest LLC, e-giving and Connect2Collaborate
New Haven
Group Coordinators CT Shoreline
Chairpeople Bandit

2008 Networkers of the Year

A very surprised pair!

Scott Klein
Scott Klein

Scott is focussed on networking

Lisa B Waterman

Israeloff, Trattner & Co., CPAs, PC
Women Long Island
Long Island
LI Legal
Israeloff Legal
Group Coordinators
Chairpeople

2007 Networkers of the Year

Two exceptional women were honored. As it happened, both have the same initials J.M.!

Judy Mines
Judy Mines

Judy is always thinking of how to help

Judie Moceri

A consistent and dedicated networker who is also a Group Coordinator

2006 Networkers of the Year

These are hard working Gothamites who well deserve to be honored.

Kelly Welles

Welles Financial Services
Diversity Group
Chairpeople
Lefty Group

Connie Cohrt

Penn Mutual/ Hornor Townsend & Kent, Inc.
Chairpeople
LGBTQ

2005 Networkers of the Year

Legendary members Bob Formica and Mike Zeldes were recognized at the Gotham Holilday Party on November 29th as Networkers of the Year!

Robert J Formica
Robert J Formica

In Memoriam 1948-2011
Formica I

Michael Zeldes

Hub International Northeast
Executive Group
Chairpeople
Bandit
Westchester

2004 Networkers of the Year

Our very first networkers of the year! A wonderful party and celebration

Linda R. (Queenie) Newman

Haskell Brokerage Corp.
Lefty Group
Group Coordinators
Chairpeople
Open House
Real Estate

Jeffrey Kamberg

Robert Half International
LGBTQ