The Annual Recognition

The Forkies

Date
To Be Announced
City
New York City

An immersive evening of live food & drink stations — and the unveiling of the Top Ten Marketers of 2026. The most consequential room in marketing.

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A night that closes the year.

The Forkies is the culmination of the Top Ten Marketers of 2026 program. A single evening, a private room in Manhattan, and the moment the year's most fearless marketing leaders are named in front of the people whose opinion they care most about.

This is not a sit-down dinner. It's an immersive gathering — live food and drink stations woven through the room, casual seating for those who want it, and an evening built for mingling, real conversation, and the slow build to the reveal.

[Replace this paragraph with 2–3 sentences in Jeff's voice about the format, what makes it different from other industry awards, and why the room itself is the prize.]

What to expect

  • Champagne reception with the panel and honorees
  • Live food & drink stations curated by [Chef / Restaurant Partner]
  • Casual seating throughout — no assigned tables
  • The live unveiling of The Forkies — the Top Ten Marketers of 2026
  • Remarks from the judging panel
  • After-hours bar & conversation until late
  • 20% of proceeds benefit South Fork Sea Farmers

The arc of the evening.

[6:30 PM]
Doors & Champagne
Guests arrive. The judging panel circulates. The room fills.
[7:00 PM]
Stations Open
Live food and drink stations open across the room — curated bites, cocktails, wine, and a few surprises. Wander, graze, and gather. Casual seating throughout for those who want it.
[9:00 PM]
The Forkies — Unveiled
The Top Ten Marketers of 2026 are named one by one. Each honoree receives their Forkie personally from a member of the panel.
[10:00 PM]
After-Hours
Stations stay open. The bar keeps going. The conversations get real. The room stays until it doesn't.

An evening with purpose.

20% of proceeds from The Forkies benefit South Fork Sea Farmers — funding student scholarships in marine biology and helping restore and build oyster reefs on the east end of Long Island.

The recognition is for the marketers. The impact reaches further. Every Forkie reserved this year directly supports the next generation of marine scientists and the reef restoration work that keeps Long Island's coastal waters alive.

Learn about South Fork Sea Farmers →

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[Yes. The venue is fully ADA accessible. Please note any specific needs in the reservation form and we'll coordinate directly.]
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[The venue is in Manhattan. Specific address is shared with confirmed guests one week before the event.]
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