A Celebration of Mentoring

Each year, MENTOR New York welcomes community leaders and mentoring advocates to the MENTOR of the Year Awards—a night to honor exceptional mentors who go above and beyond for their mentees. Join us at The Bowery Hotel in Manhattan on Wednesday, June 21, for an evening of inspiring stories and celebration!

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Can't attend the event? You can still support our mission and help young people by making a donation.

Why Support Mentoring?

Imagine empowering half a million young minds, unlocking their potential, and nurturing their ambitions. That's the impact of supporting MENTOR New York.

Join us in expanding opportunities for over 500,000 young people across the state who need and want a mentor. The MENTOR of the Year Awards raises critical funds to support our work in communities, schools, organizations, and companies where mentoring happens each day.

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You can make a difference in young people's lives by becoming a peer fundraiser! Peer fundraising helps you harness the power of your network to raise funds for and awareness of this important cause.

Our online fundraising platform makes it easy to create and share your campaign on social media—and rally your friends and family to get involved! In doing so, you'll be supporting mentoring programs that provide youth with the guidance and resources they need to reach their greatest potential.

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Honoring Luke Boisi

Every year, we honor the vibrant life of Luke Boisi, who tragically passed away at the age of 21. Luke was the brother of Zach Boisi, a former Director of MENTOR New York, and the son of Geoff Boisi, the founder of MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership. Luke was personally impacted by mentoring and spent the last few years of his life committed to helping others through his service with AmeriCorps.

To honor Luke's life and legacy, we proudly present the Luke Boisi MENTOR of the Year Award to a mentor who was mentored themselves and embodies the spirit of carrying the torch forward.

Celebrating Mentors

At the heart of the mentoring movement are the adult volunteers and the young people they mentor. The MENTOR of the Year Awards honors outstanding volunteers from across New York State and awards a donation in support of their mentoring organizations. At the 2022 MENTOR of the Year Awards, we celebrated four inspirational mentors: Alvaro Marrero, Tyler Drayton, Melissa Cabrero, and David Crawford.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

The MENTOR of the Year Awards is possible thanks to the support of our generous event sponsors, Board of Directors, the Young Professionals Advisory Board (YPAB), and the Mentor Selection Committee.

Individuals and companies who sponsor the Awards are not only investing in the leaders of the future; they receive a variety of benefits including event tickets, brand recognition, a feature in our ad journal and press releases, and a place on MENTOR New York's Corporate Honor Roll. Contact Sam Cowles to learn more.