The Urban Green Gala is our most important fundraiser and supports our critical education, policy and research initiatives. The Gala brings together leaders from all corners of New York City’s vibrant sustainability community for the green building celebration of the year.
This year’s event will be held on October 7 at The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers in Manhattan. We hope you’ll join us for cocktails, dinner and dessert, and a celebration of our 2025 Honoree, John Fish.
2025 Gala Honoree: John Fish
Under the leadership of Chairman and CEO John Fish, Suffolk has made sustainability a core part of its identity—integrated across every phase of the building lifecycle rather than treated as a standalone service. Suffolk Design embeds sustainability early through AI and design intelligence, enabling low-carbon strategies from preconstruction through occupancy. Suffolk’s self-perform group pilots low-carbon materials and electrified equipment on active jobsites. Suffolk Technologies, the company’s venture arm, fuels innovation by investing in breakthrough climate tech, including Sublime Systems’ ultra-low-carbon cement. Together, these business units deliver an end-to-end sustainability platform that sets a new industry standard.
John’s deep belief in the power of technology, data, and cross-sector collaboration continues to expand what’s possible in sustainable construction, making him a timely
and deserving honoree for this year’s Gala.
2025 Héctor Figueroa Leadership Award: Mike Fishman
Each year at our Gala, we honor the life and legacy of Héctor Figueroa with the Héctor Figueroa Leadership Award. This year, we’re proud to present this year’s award to Mike Fishman.
Mike Fishman is the former Secretary-Treasurer of Service Employees International Union (SEIU). Before serving SEIU at the national level, Mike served four terms as President of SEIU Local 32BJ, the largest property service union in the country representing 140,000 doormen, cleaners, security officers, school, and public workers.
Mike began his involvement in labor as a house builder and member of the carpenter’s union. As President of 32BJ, Mike started the Green Supers Program to help provide New York City metropolitan area with a professional building service workforce capable of reducing energy use, conserving water, saving money, and providing a cleaner and healthier building to live in. Mike continued his work to help build a green economy as a founding officer of Climate Jobs New York (CJNY). Mike now serves as President and Executive Director of Climate Jobs National Resource Center (CJNRC).
Learn more about the award and past recipients here.
Tickets and sponsorship
Our Gala—which sells out to about 300 people every year—is an unforgettable night that helps us advance our mission to decarbonize buildings for healthy and resilient communities.
Putting your brand behind Urban Green’s critical decarbonization efforts is the perfect way to demonstrate your commitment to sustainable building. We provide several levels of sponsorship that come with their own unique opportunities to showcase your brand:
Chairman – $29,000 (Tax deductible amt: $27,350)
Premier Dessert Table for 10; Prominent placement in all Gala promotional materials; Full-page ad in Gala program
Benefactor – $18,000 (Tax deductible amt: $16,350)
Preferred Dessert Table for 10; Prominent placement in all Gala promotional materials; Half-page ad in Gala program
Host – $12,000 (Tax deductible amt: $10,350)
Select Dessert Table for 10; Prominent placement in all Gala promotional materials; Half-page ad in Gala program
Patron – $9,000 (Tax deductible amt: $8,340)
Four tickets with preferred seating; Prominent placement in all Gala promotional materials
Supporter – $3,500 (Tax deductible amt: $3,170)
Two tickets with reserved seating; Listing in all Gala promotional materials
Friend – $1,800 (Tax deductible amt: $1,635)
Single ticket
