September 25, 2024 | Glen Island Harbour Club | 6:00pm

“Parks are Essential” annual gala provides opportunities to recognize remarkable vision and leadership in our community, and celebrate the dedication to, and support of, Westchester Parks Foundation by individuals, businesses and friends who help our Westchester County parks grow and flourish. All of the funds raised will benefit WPF’s programs and services towards preserving, enhancing and beautifying our county parks.

During this special evening we will honor outstanding individuals and businesses that support our organization, and parks and open space in Westchester:

  • Distinguished Volunteers: Joe, Haruko, Nada, Mike Community Partner Award

  • PepsiCo Business Impact Award

  • Westchester County Board of Legislators - Special Recognition Award

Thank you for your support!

For additional Sponsorship or Ticket Information, please contact Erin Cordiner (erin@thewpf.org) or Nancy Patota (nancy@thewpf.org) or call 914-231-4600

Support Our Volunteer Program At The Gala!

You can make a difference in the parks and trails that you love by supporting our Volunteer Program! Since 2015, over 25,000 members of the community have contributed 76,000 hours of service to Westchester’s incomparable parks. We can’t provide access to this valuable experience without you!

A special thank you to our Benefits Committee

CO-CHAIRS
Elizabeth Bracken-Thompson,
Thompson & Bender

Jane Solnick,
Con Edison

   Joseph V. Apicella,
MacQuesten Companies

Matt Berger
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services – New York Properties

Ellen Bloom,
NewYork Presbyterian

Vanessa Cardoso
Thalle Industries

Will Carroll
Dalkia Solutions

Erica Child
Barclays

Steve Gifford,
Mohegan Park Contractors, Inc.

Marsha Gordon,
Business Council of Westchester

Joseph Graziose,
RXR

Kelly MacBride
Cappelli Organization

Kathleen O’Connor,
Westchester County Parks Recreation & Conservation

Nadine Palombo
PepsiCo

Anthony Rizzuto,
Pell Wealth Partners 

Michael Romita,
Westchester County Association