NEW YORK—Manhattan Institute for Policy Research held its ninth annual Alexander Hamilton Awards Dinner on Wednesday to honor New York residents who demonstrate civic leadership, fiscal restraint, entrepreneurial spirit, and energetic public debate. The former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and the New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly were selected as this year’s award recipients.
The annual black-tie fundraiser was attended by 500 representatives from New York’s business, media, and philanthropic sectors, and raised over $1.2 million for the Manhattan Institute. Mayor Michael Bloomberg made a special appearance to congratulate the honorees.
Dr. Kissinger was recognized for being one of New York City’s most actively engaged public citizens. His accomplishments include being a Nobel Laureate, author, military veteran, business leader, and an influential foreign policy thinker.
Commissioner Kelly was honored for leading NYPD crime and terrorism fighting efforts over the past seven years that resulted in lowered crime rates and improved police response ability in the aftermath of 9-11.
“The Manhattan Institute has proven itself to be an important center of scholarship and expertise in the salient public policy issues of the day,” said Commissioner Kelly in his acceptance speech. “I am honored to accept the Alexander Hamilton Award on behalf of the NYPD’s 36,000 police officers and 15,000 civilians, the most skilled and professional team in law enforcement. Their work to drive crime down and defend the city against a terrorist threat has been nothing short of remarkable,” he added.
Previous award winners include Rupert Murdoch, former Mayors Rudy Giuliani and Edward Koch, author Tom Wolfe, former Governor Hugh Carey, Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, and philanthropists Roger Hertog, Chuck Brunie, and Walter Mintz.
The annual black-tie fundraiser was attended by 500 representatives from New York’s business, media, and philanthropic sectors, and raised over $1.2 million for the Manhattan Institute. Mayor Michael Bloomberg made a special appearance to congratulate the honorees.
Dr. Kissinger was recognized for being one of New York City’s most actively engaged public citizens. His accomplishments include being a Nobel Laureate, author, military veteran, business leader, and an influential foreign policy thinker.
Commissioner Kelly was honored for leading NYPD crime and terrorism fighting efforts over the past seven years that resulted in lowered crime rates and improved police response ability in the aftermath of 9-11.
“The Manhattan Institute has proven itself to be an important center of scholarship and expertise in the salient public policy issues of the day,” said Commissioner Kelly in his acceptance speech. “I am honored to accept the Alexander Hamilton Award on behalf of the NYPD’s 36,000 police officers and 15,000 civilians, the most skilled and professional team in law enforcement. Their work to drive crime down and defend the city against a terrorist threat has been nothing short of remarkable,” he added.
Previous award winners include Rupert Murdoch, former Mayors Rudy Giuliani and Edward Koch, author Tom Wolfe, former Governor Hugh Carey, Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, and philanthropists Roger Hertog, Chuck Brunie, and Walter Mintz.
