The Society of Presidential Descendants
in partnership with
The Roosevelt School at Long Island University
cordially invite you to attend the
Biennial Presidential Leadership Book Award Dinner
Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 6:00 PM | The University Club of New York
 | Hosted by CONGRESSMAN |  | Featuring MARK K. UPDEGROVE President & CEO, LBJ Foundation |
Tables of up to 10 guests are available for purchase for only $3,500. Individual tickets are available for $500. Guests will enjoy a seated dinner, keynote remarks, and the presentation of the 2025 Book Award.
Tickets
The Society of Presidential Descendants, in partnership with The Roosevelt School at Long Island University, is honored to host the Presidential Book Award Dinner, a biennial event recognizing exceptional contributions to the study of presidential leadership and history through distinguished works of nonfiction.
The 2025 program will be hosted by Congressman Steve Israel and will feature Mark K. Updegrove, President and Chief Executive Officer of the LBJ Foundation, who will be formally recognized as the Distinguished Presidential Historian Award Recipient.
Since its inception, the Award has celebrated works of enduring scholarship and public resonance. Notable recipients include Ted Widmer for Lincoln on the Verge: Thirteen Days to Washington and William Inboden for The Peacemaker: Ronald Reagan, The Cold War, and the World on the Brink.
The Presidential Leadership Book Award Dinner continues a proud tradition of convening thought leaders, public officials, and historians in recognition of scholarship that advances the understanding of the American presidency.
The Society of Presidential Descendants is honored to share this distinguished evening with you. Please contact [email protected] with any inquiries.
Sponsorships
Presidential | Includes 20 guests, premier recognition with host callout, access to private events and meetings, exclusive gift, all shortlisted books, and signed copies of the finalists. |
Vice Presidential | Includes 16 guests, major recognition, access to private events and meetings, a premium gift, and signed copies of the finalists. |
Ambassador | Includes 10 guests, verbal recognition, access to private events and meetings, a special gift, and a signed copy of the winner. |
Cabinet Member | Includes 8 guests, program recognition, a gift, and a signed copy of the winner. |
Chief of Staff | Includes 4 guests, program recognition, a gift, and a signed copy of the winner. |
BECOME A SPONSOR
Recommended Hotels
All hotels are within a walking distance of The University Club of New York.
The Peninsula New York
(212) 956-2888
Warwick New York
(212) 247-2700
New York Hilton Midtown Manhattan Hotel
(212) 586-7000
The Jewel Hotel
(212) 863-0550
The Kimberly Hotel
(212) 755-0400
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
(212) 581-1000
Hard Rock Hotel New York
(212) 970-1200
Hyatt Grand Central New York
(212) 883-1234
W New York - Times Square Marriott
(212) 930-7400
Hotel St. James
(212) 221-3600
