On February 28th, the New York Junior League celebrated the 74th Annual Winter Ball: A Gilded Legacy: Celebrating 125 Years of Impact, one of New York City’s most anticipated black-tie events, held at Cipriani South Street. The sold-out event delivered a historic $1 Million, setting a new fundraising record in the Winter Ball’s 74-year history.
Serving as the centerpiece of a year-long 125th anniversary celebration, the ‘Gilded Legacy’ theme paid tribute to the organization’s 1901 founding by Mary Harriman and honored its enduring commitment to advancing women’s leadership and strengthening New York City communities.
The event recognized the Legacy Award Honoree, Valerie S. Mason, established in honor of the 125th anniversary. The night’s program included a powerful reflection on the NYJL’s 125 years of civic impact and its continued vision for empowering the next generation of women leaders. Proceeds from the beloved event directly support the NYJL’s community partnerships, advocacy initiatives, and volunteer training programs.
