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BACKSTAGE AT MCNY:
A LEGENDARY NIGHT OF
MILESTONES AND MARKETING'S BEST

Imagine an evening where the legends of marketing—our distinguished honorees—take center stage as the stars of the show, and past honorees are the chart-topping classic acts that have defined the industry.

Now step behind the curtain and come “Backstage at MCNY,” where we celebrate 40 remarkable years by blending the allure of backstage access with the prestige of a gala event. This year’s Silver Apples Awards isn’t just about looking back, it’s about celebrating iconic achievements while inspiring the next generation of marketing superstars.

Join us for a night of unforgettable memories, bridging the past and future of marketing excellence at the Marketing Club of New York.

Since 1985, more than 300 individuals and organizations have been named a Silver Apple Awards Gala honoree.
2025
Save the Date for the 41st Annual Silver Apple Awards Gala

The Hard Rock Café on Times Square
November 13, 2025

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Past Honorees
1985-2024

See the MCNY’s Legendary Roster of Silver Apples Honorees

See the MCNY’s Legendary Roster of Silver Apples Honorees

See the Roster
SILVER APPLES 2024 GALLERY
2024 SILVER APPLES HONOREES

Jill Burkhardt, Senior Vice President, Development, North Shore Animal League (Port Washington, NY)

Alan Kraft, Managing Partner, Bin 113 (Fairfield, CT)

Bob Liodice, Chief Executive Officer, Association of National Advertisers (New York, NY)

Luigi (Lou) Mastria, CIPP, CISSP, President and Chief Executive Officer, Digital Advertising Alliance (New York, NY)

Paul McDonnough, Manager, Global Events and Account Management, American Express Global Business Travel (New York, NY)

William McGowan, Vice President, Client Services, Acxiom, an Interpublic Company (Glen Ridge, NJ)

Jennifer Roberti, most recently Chief Marketing Officer, Save the Children (Fairfield, CT), and

Jaime Punishill, Vice President, CX, Corporate Marketing, Marketing Operations, MetLife (New York, NY)

Advocacy:

Kathryn Farrara, General Counsel, North America, Unilever (Englewood Cliffs, NJ)

Innovation:

Ajay Gupta, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Stirista Global (San Antonio, TX)

Green Apple:

Lewis Schultz, Media Manager, TUMI (New York, NY)