--- title: Municipal Forum of New York Homepage --- [![MuniForumLogo-150x151-2](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/hs-fs/hubfs/MuniForumLogo-150x151-2.png?width=150&height=151&name=MuniForumLogo-150x151-2.png "MuniForumLogo-150x151-2")](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/home?hsLang=en) ## The Municipal Forum of New York  -- Established in 1938 [Donate Here](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/ulf-scholarships?hsLang=en) - [About Us](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/about-us) Show submenu for About Us - [Message from the President](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/president-message) - [MFNY History & By-Laws](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/about-us) - [Membership & Board](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/board-of-governors-officers) Show submenu for Membership & Board - [Board of Governors & Officers](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/board-of-governors-officers) - [Become a Member](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/become-member) - [Associate Board Members](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/associate-board-members) - [Committees](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/mfny-committees) - [ULF Program](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/ulf-program) Show submenu for ULF Program - [ULF Program Overview](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/ulf-program) - [Become a ULF Sponsoring Firm](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/become-ulf-sponsor) - [Scholarship Funds](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/ulf-scholarships) - [Events](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/annual-dinner) Show submenu for Events - [Annual Dinner](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/annual-dinner) - [Upcoming Events](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/upcoming-events) - [About Us](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/about-us) Show submenu for About Us - [Message from the President](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/president-message) - [MFNY History & By-Laws](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/about-us) - [Membership & Board](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/board-of-governors-officers) Show submenu for Membership & Board - [Board of Governors & Officers](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/board-of-governors-officers) - [Become a Member](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/become-member) - [Associate Board Members](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/associate-board-members) - [Committees](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/mfny-committees) - [ULF Program](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/ulf-program) Show submenu for ULF Program - [ULF Program Overview](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/ulf-program) - [Become a ULF Sponsoring Firm](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/become-ulf-sponsor) - [Scholarship Funds](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/ulf-scholarships) - [Events](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/annual-dinner) Show submenu for Events - [Annual Dinner](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/annual-dinner) - [Upcoming Events](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/upcoming-events) Search - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. # The MFNY Annual Awards and ULF Fundraising Dinner ### Join Us at Our Next Annual Dinner ##### The Municipal Forum of New York hosts an annual dinner to honor industry leaders for their outstanding contributions while raising funds to support the Forum's Urban Leadership Fellows Program.  --- ![Announcement (2)](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/hubfs/Announcement%20(2).png "Announcement (2)") ##### Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating standout leaders in municipal finance and connecting with colleagues across the muni community while championing the next generation of talent through the ULF Program!    ##### This year's honorees:  ##### **Jay Olson**, Deputy Controller for Public Finance ##### New York City Comptroller's Office ##### *Public Service Award* ##### Daniel Tomson, Strategic Advisor ##### Morgan Stanley ##### *Austin Koenen Career Achievement Award* ##### Noreen White, Co-Founder ##### Acacia Financial Group ##### *Lifetime* *Achievement Award* ##### Secure your spot for this amazing night by via the button below. Please send your guest list and any special meal requests to [tmartin@comptroller.nyc.gov](mailto:tmartin@comptroller.nyc.gov) before April 30. If you have any questions or name changes, please contact Tim Martin at 212-669-3968.   Under Construction for Payment ![zellebarcode](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/hubfs/zellebarcode.png "zellebarcode") ## Past Annual Dinner Honorees ![John Smith](https://5377389.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/5377389/themes/accelerator-1/people/expert4.jpg) ### Jacques Jiha, Ph.D. Director, New York City Office of Management and Budget March 29, 2022 ![Jill Sanders](https://5377389.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/5377389/themes/accelerator-1/people/expert3.jpg) ### Kent Hiteshew Former Deputy Associate Director, Division of Financial Stability from the Federal Reserve May 6, 2021 ![Frank Bua](https://5377389.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/5377389/themes/accelerator-1/people/expert1.jpg) ### Mikhail Foux Head of Municipal Strategy and Research, Barclays Investment Bank December 4, 2020 ![John Smith](https://5377389.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/5377389/themes/accelerator-1/people/expert4.jpg) ### Mark Paris Chief Investment Officer, Head of Municipal Strategies, Invesco Fixed Income December 4, 2020 ![Jill Sanders](https://5377389.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/5377389/themes/accelerator-1/people/expert3.jpg) ### Ben Barber Senior Vice President, Director, Municipal Bonds, Franklin Templeton December 4, 2020 ![Frank Bua](https://5377389.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/5377389/themes/accelerator-1/people/expert1.jpg) ### Mark Kim Executive Director, MSRB November 18, 2020 [Purchase Dinner Sponsorships, Tables and Seats](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/annual-dinner-seating?hsLang=en) --- # Highlights from Past Dinners --- ## Click [here](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/hubfs/Website%20Documents/MFNY%20Prior%20Annual%20Dinner%20Honorees%20(2026).pdf?hsLang=en) for a list of prior award honorees.  - ![2026 Awards](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/hs-fs/hubfs/_MG_3690.jpg?width=2048&height=1365&name=_MG_3690.jpg) 2026 Awards - ![Dan Tomson](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Dan%20Tomson.jpg?width=2048&height=1365&name=Dan%20Tomson.jpg) Daniel Tomson (Morgan Stanley) 2026 Austin Koenen Career Achievement Award - ![Noreen White](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/hs-fs/hubfs/_MG_3999.jpg?width=2048&height=1365&name=_MG_3999.jpg) Noreen White (left, Acacia Financial Group)  2026 Lifetime Achievement Award - ![Jay Olson](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/hs-fs/hubfs/_MG_4020.jpg?width=2048&height=1365&name=_MG_4020.jpg) Jay Olson (left, NYC Comptroller's Office) 2026 Public Service Award - ![IMG_0007](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_0007.jpg?width=5712&height=4284&name=IMG_0007.jpg) 2025 Awards - ![IMG_0014](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_0014.jpg?width=4032&height=3024&name=IMG_0014.jpg) 2025 Dinner - ![IMG_0021A](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_0021A.jpg?width=4284&height=3276&name=IMG_0021A.jpg) Futures & Options, MFNY - ![Group 2024](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%202024.jpg?width=750&height=500&name=Group%202024.jpg) 2024 Dinner - ![John 2024](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/hs-fs/hubfs/John%202024.jpg?width=750&height=500&name=John%202024.jpg) John Puig, 2024 MFNY President - ![Group 2 2024](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%202%202024.jpg?width=750&height=500&name=Group%202%202024.jpg) 2024 Dinner - ![Austin Koenen Career Achievement 2019 (Robin Prunty)](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Austin%20Koenen%20Career%20Achievement%202019%20(Robin%20Prunty).jpg?width=750&height=500&name=Austin%20Koenen%20Career%20Achievement%202019%20(Robin%20Prunty).jpg) Robin Prunty (S&P Global Ratings) 2019 Austin Koenen Career Achievement Award - ![Carey Gabay Scholarship Recipient 2019 (Leslie Nam-Ng, Jodi Ng, Portia)](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Carey%20Gabay%20Scholarship%20Recipient%202019%20(Leslie%20Nam-Ng%2c%20Jodi%20Ng%2c%20Portia).jpg?width=750&height=500&name=Carey%20Gabay%20Scholarship%20Recipient%202019%20(Leslie%20Nam-Ng%2c%20Jodi%20Ng%2c%20Portia).jpg) Jodi Ng (Center) 2019 Carey Gabay Scholarship Recipient - ![Lifetime Achievement Award (Marian Zucker, Doreen M. Frasca, Sonia Toledo)](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Lifetime%20Achievement%20Award%20(Marian%20Zucker%2c%20Doreen%20M.%20Frasca%2c%20Sonia%20Toledo).jpg?width=750&height=491&name=Lifetime%20Achievement%20Award%20(Marian%20Zucker%2c%20Doreen%20M.%20Frasca%2c%20Sonia%20Toledo).jpg) Doreen M. Frasca (Center) 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award - ![Lifetime Achievement Award (Marian Zucker, John Cross, Alan Anders)](https://www.themunicipalforumofnewyork.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Lifetime%20Achievement%20Award%20(Marian%20Zucker%2c%20John%20Cross%2c%20Alan%20Anders).jpg?width=750&height=500&name=Lifetime%20Achievement%20Award%20(Marian%20Zucker%2c%20John%20Cross%2c%20Alan%20Anders).jpg) John Cross (Center) 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award The Municipal Forum of New York 447 Broadway, 2nd Floor, #1231, New York, NY 10013  --- [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/municipal-forum-of-new-york-inc/) © 2026 All rights reserved.