Living Landmarks Celebration – Save the Date – November 5

Please save the date for our 2025 Living Landmarks Celebration

We’re delighted to announce our first honorees of the 2025 class:
Aerin Lauder, Estée Lauder Companies executive, and founder and creative director of AERIN, her own cosmetic, perfume, fashion, and furniture line.

Kenneth Lonergan, Oscar-winning playwright, director, and screenwriter. Active contributor to saving The Center at West Park.
Mark Ruffalo, Emmy-winning actor. Active contributor to saving The Center at West Park.

Cynthia Wainwright, President of The Bridge, a citywide mental health agency, and board member of the Historic House Trust amongst others.
Steven Berger, entrepreneur, investment banker, and civil servant.

Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation, and board member of Carnegie Hall, the High Line, Ralph Lauren, and Bloomberg to name but a few.

Honorary Co-Chairs
Paul Goldberger ’23
Audrey & Martin Gruss ’24
Agnes Gund ’97

Host
Stephen S. Lash ’18

The New York Landmarks Conservancy inaugurated the Living Landmarks Celebration to recognize the extraordinary New Yorkers who give back so much to the City we love.

To be held at The Plaza
Fifth Avenue at Central Park South

Wednesday – November 5, 2025
7:00 PM Cocktails
8:00 PM Dinner and Awards Presentation
Black Tie

For more information, please contact Carla Eilo at CarlaEilo@nylandmarks.org or 212-995-5260, ext. 310.

View Last year’s Celebration