VISION OF HOPE

May

13th

2025

Gotham Hall

1356 Broadway, New York, NY 10018

6:00

PM

The Vision of Hope Gala is BHGHNY’s premier annual event, celebrating corporate and individual leadership that embodies the core values we instill in our scholars: education, spirituality, integrity, potential, and respect. These values are the foundation of personal and professional success: 

Education unlocks an individual’s full potential. 

Spirituality and an active faith life foster healthy personal development. 

Integrity, honesty, and service to others define true success. 

Potential flourishes when individuals take responsibility for their actions and futures. 

Respect for the dignity, talents, and perspectives of all builds strong communities.

Each year, we honor a corporate leader who exemplifies these principles, showcasing the impact of these values in their life and work. We also celebrate the Ann and Wellington Mara Honoree, chosen by the Mara family, who continues Wellington Mara’s legacy by championing BHGHNY and creating new opportunities for our scholars, collegians, and alumni. 

This extraordinary evening also features the much-anticipated Decision Day announcement, where our senior scholars reveal their chosen colleges for the fall. This moment encapsulates years of hard work and marks a milestone in BHGHNY’s mission to create transformative opportunities for young people. 

The Vision of Hope Gala is not just a celebration—it is a testament to the success of our scholars, the vibrancy of our community, and the powerful legacy we are building together. 

Patrick Haskell

2025 Vision of Hope Honoree

Nancy Beetstra

2025 Ann & Wellington Mara Honoree

2025 Vision of Hope Committee Chairs

A huge thank you to the following individuals for their hard work planning and creating this magical event:

Nicola White, BHGHNY Board Vice Chair
Sindy Aprigliano, BNY Mellon
Una Neary, former Global Chief Compliance Officer at BlackRock
Netty Tsai, Morgan Stanley

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

PURCHASE TICKETS & SPONSORSHIPS

A special thank you to these incredible sponsors for leading the charge in support of the 2025 Vision of Hope Gala!