2026 Annual Awards Dinner

Click here to view the Annual Awards Dinner Invitation!

Prefer to buy your tickets offline? No problem you can download the form here and mail in or call to place your order.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday May 6th 2026
Time: 6:00 PM EST
Location: Russo’s On The Bay
162-45 Cross Boulevard
Howard Beach, New York 11414

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 $175 and includes the famous “Russo’s on the Bay” enhanced cocktail hour, open bar, full course dinner and entertainment.

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Can't Attend?

You can show your support to the National Police Defense Foundation by making a 100% tax-deductible donation.

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

2026 DISTINGUISHED HONOREES-

Hon. Alina Habba

WOMAN OF THE YEAR

Senior Advisor to U.S. Attorney General

Sean M. Curran

MAN OF THE YEAR

Director, United States Secret Service

Francis J. Russo, Director

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

U.S. Customs Border Protection, (NY)

KellyAnne Conway, Founder

BUSINESSWOMAN OF THE YEAR

KALConsulting, LLC

Sgt. Vincent Vallelong, President

PRESIDENTS AWARD

NYPD Sergeant’s Benevolent Association

Kyle S. Reyes, CEO

EXCELLENCE IN MEDIA AWARD

Law Enforcement Today Magazine

Commander Anthony Lordo, Jr.

MEMBER OF THE YEAR

United States Park Police (NY)

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