2026 NYC Real Estate and Construction Gala

Thank you for making the 2026 NYC Real Estate & Construction Gala a HUGE success! 

Together, we raised more than $765,000 in support of the athletes of Special Olympics New York. We are so grateful for your generosity and support.

We are still accepting Sponsor an Athlete donations (see button below)!

Click here to view this year's Digital Journal.

Click here to view Photos from the event. 

Thank you to our amazing honorees!

Sarah Wrench, Hospitality & Experience, Global Workplace Services at Capital One

Sarah is a real estate leader with extensive experience across Fortune 100 and global portfolios. Over her career, Sarah has led market strategy, portfolio management, workplace experience, and end-to-end real estate operations. Sarah's passion for community is evident through her engagement across New York City, recently stepping into a leadership position with CoreNet NYC as their Vice President, driving community building and educational opportunities across the CRE industry. Sarah has also been a longstanding volunteer with Special Olympics for 15+ years. 

Alexandra Liz, Vice President in Corporate Real Estate & Workplace at Blackstone

Alex oversees workplace services, space planning, occupancy analytics, and lease management across the Americas. She brings 20+ years of experience across corporate real estate, design, construction, and facilities roles at firms including Lazard and Duff & Phelps (Kroll). She holds an Architecture degree from The Cooper Union and is active in IFMA and CoreNet Global, with upcoming service on the IFMA Global Board.

Thank you to this year's Elite Sponsor, Savills! 

Special Olympics New York provides year-round sports training and competition in Olympic-style sports to children and adults with intellectual disabilities at no cost to the athletes, their families, or caregivers.

Sports are our vehicle...but we are so much more! The opportunities we provide lead to better lives for our athletes, families, and communities. Special Olympics is the largest public health organization in New York State dedicated to serving people with intellectual disabilities. We provide integration and inclusion programs, family resources and support, and opportunities for leadership and growth for our athletes. Join us in the Inclusion Revolution to support over 51,000 athletes across New York State!