New York's Top 100 Events 2015 - Media Events
1. Time 100 Gala
#1 Media Event
The venerable newsweekly’s annual roundup of who’s who in the world is celebrated with a gala that brings a diverse set of political, entertainment, and business notables together. Last year, Laverne Cox, Rand Paul, Pharrell, and Ronan Farrow all walked the red carpet at Time magazine’s event at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Next: April 21, 2015
2. National Magazine Awards
#2 Media Event
Since 1966, the venerable award ceremony has conferred the industry’s top honors. This year, host organization the American Society of Magazine Editors presented Time photojournalist James Nachtwey with the Creative Excellence Award. Next: February 2016
3. The New Yorker Festival
#3 Media Event
The magazine’s annual gathering of literary minds turned 15 last year and drew nearly 19,000 people to more than 60 events over three days. This year, organizers are growing the festival’s virtual and online programming. Next: October 2-4, 2015
4. National Book Foundation's National Book Awards
#4 Media Event
The National Book Foundation’s annual award ceremony turns 65 this year. In 2014, 700 guests gathered at Cipriani Wall Street to honor publishing’s best and brightest. Next: November 18, 2015
5. Glamour Women of the Year Awards
#5 Media Event
For 25 years, Glamour has recognized women who make a difference in politics, culture, and entertainment. Last year’s ceremony paid honors to Lupita Nyong'o—whose performance in the movie 12 Years a Slave earned her an Oscar—Chelsea Clinton, Mindy Kaling, and Laverne Cox, among others. Next: November 9, 2015
6. New York Women in Communications' Matrix Awards
#6 Media Event
Some 1,200 guests will gather at the Waldorf Astoria to recognize women like New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and BET Networks chair and C.E.O. Debra L. Lee at this year’s lunch. Next: April 27, 2015
7. Peabody Awards
#7 Media Event (up from #8)
This year, changes are coming to the respected media award ceremony. It moves to Cipriani Wall Street and shifts from a midday event to an evening reception and dinner. Next: May 31, 2015
8. BookExpo America
#8 Media Event
The trade fair brings 20,000 publishing-industry attendees to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center every year. China is this year’s guest of honor and is sending a significant delegation to the show. Next: May 27-29, 2015
