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New York's Top 100 Events 2015 - Media Events

February 17, 2015
1. Time 100 Gala
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

Photo: Getty Images
2. National Magazine Awards
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

Photo: Albert Chau/ASME
3. The New Yorker Festival
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

Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for The New Yorker
4. National Book Foundation's National Book Awards
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

Photo: Courtesy of National Book Foundation's National Book Awards
5. Glamour Women of the Year Awards
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

Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Glamour
6. New York Women in Communications' Matrix Awards
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

Photo: Maryanne Russell
7. Peabody Awards
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

Photo: Courtesy of Peabody Awards
8. BookExpo America
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

Photo: Mattheau O'Brien
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