Join us to celebrate a different kind of leadership.

One that unites rather than divides.

And unlocks our shared capacity to create lasting change.

On the evening of Tuesday, May 12, Synergos will gather changemakers from around the world for our annual David Rockefeller Bridging Leadership Awards - a globally recognized celebration of a different kind of leadership. Set within one of New York City's most storied cultural institutions, the evening offers a rare opportunity to connect with peers in a space designed for meaningful reflection and dialogue.

First presented in 2003 and named in honor of David Rockefeller Sr., the Bridging Leadership Awards recognize leaders whose impact stems not only from what they achieve, but how they lead-building trust across lines of difference, convening unlikely partners, and advancing shared solutions to complex challenges.

This year's honorees, to be announced in the coming weeks, will join a distinguished group of global changemakers who demonstrate the enduring power of trust and collaboration. Centered on the theme of United for Collective Impact, the Awards will also mark the opening of Synergos' Global Network Week, a moment for philanthropic leaders, practitioners, and partners from around the world to come together and renew their commitment to social change.

Program details to follow.

The New York Historical, New York City | Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | 6:00-10:00PM

2026 Awards Jury
Peggy Dulany • Serge Dumont • Hosh Ibrahim • Camille Massey • Paul Polman • Valerie Rockefeller • Zainab Salbi