2026 Chairman’s Award
About the Event
The Chairman’s Award recognizes businesses, individuals, and organizations that demonstrate their commitment to protecting New York’s incomparable architectural legacy, the world-renowned buildings, and diverse neighborhoods that define the City’s energy and excitement.
Event Location
The Metropolitan Club, 1 E. 60th Street, Manhattan
Date/Time
June 10, 2026
Noon – 2 PM
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Honoring
Roz Li, RA, LEED AP Principal (emerita) – Roz Li has more than 30 years of experience as an architect. She has an architectural degree from the University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines, and a Master’s Degree in Historic Preservation from Columbia University, where she taught preservation at the Graduate School of Architecture and Planning. Ms. Li retired from Li/Saltzman Architects in 2012. Ms. Li is currently working to preserve historic and cultural resources in the Philippines.
Judith Saltzman, RA, LEED AP Principal (emerita) – Judith Saltzman, a founding principal of Li/Saltzman Architects, has more than 40 years of professional experience as an architect and preservationist. Ms. Saltzman led the firm with a commitment to environmentally and socially responsible design and an understanding of the complexities of preservation and development.
Mc Gowan – A family-oriented building construction and general contracting firm.
Richard W. Southwick, FAIA, Partner Emeritus – Beyer, Blinder, Belle, whose projects have included The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Frick Collection, The Morgan Library & Museum, New York City Hall, Ellis Island, Manhattan School of Music, and Columbia University, to name a few.
Honorary Chair
Frank J. Sciame Jr., CEO and Chairman of Sciame
Honorary Co-Chairs
Elizabeth Stribling, Founder of Stribling & Associates, now Stribling at COMPASS
Stephen J. Meringoff, Chairman, Meringoff Properties, Inc.
For More Information
Please contact Carla Eilo.
Click here to learn more about the Chairman’s Award from 2025.
