2025 Annual Awards Dinner

The event is sold out—thank you for your support! We look forward to welcoming all attendees and hope to see you at future events.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday May 7th 2025
Time: 6:00 PM EST
Location: Russo’s On The Bay
162-45 Cross Boulevard
Howard Beach, New York 11414

PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT NPDF AND CHARITABLE ENDEAVORS AND PROGRAM SERVICES THAT INCLUDE:

• Safe Cop Program • Posts $10,000 Reward Leading To Arrest and Conviction of Anyone Who Shoots at a Law Enforcement Officer
• “Operation Kids” Program • Life Saving Operations for Critically Ill Children
• Scholarship Program • Project SafeNet

2025 DISTINGUISHED HONOREES

Rear Admiral Zeita Merchant

Commander, Personnel Service Center (PSC) U.S. Coast Guard

Thomas "Tom" Douglas Homan

US Border Czar

Gary Sinise

Actor
Emmy/Golden Globe & Tony Award Winner

Ralph Sozio

U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of New York

Joe Marino

New York Post Reporter

Anthony Lacorazza

Assistant to the Special Agent in Charge (ATSAIC)
United States Secret Service

Our annual awards dinner helps fund the NPDF and its many charitable endeavors. The proceeds to benefit the NPDF, charitable endeavors and program services that include “Operation Kids” and the “Safe Cop” programs.

The NPDF’s annual awards dinner is our major fundraiser, therefore, please support our efforts. The ticket cost is $165 and includes the famous “Russo’s on the Bay” enhanced cocktail hour, open bar, full course dinner and entertainment.

If you are unable to attend, you can show your support to the National Police Defense Foundation by making a 100% tax-deductible donation.

 

Corporate Sponsors

Blue Lives Matter

D Lanzo Plumbing And Sewer

Michael T. Cornacchia, Esq.

Michael C2

New York State Supreme Court Officers Association

Michael Cornacchia

Liuzzo & Associates

Henry Repeating Arms

United Legwear & Apparel Co.

Federal Enforcement Homeland Security Foundation

Homeland Security

Bay Ridge Leaning Center

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