Portfolio Awards Reception for Employee Communications

Our inaugural awards reception honoring the Portfolio Awards Employee Communications finalists will be held on Tuesday, May 19 (5:30pm-7:30pm), at the New York Yacht Club.

The event will include an open-bar cocktail reception, delicious appetizers, a 30-minute awards program, and ample time for networking. The winners of the Gold trophy in each category will be invited to make a brief acceptance speech.

Gold, Silver, and Bronze trophies — along with a Best in Show trophy — will be announced, covering these five Employee Communications categories:

  • Visual Identity
  • Video
  • Events
  • Recruiting
  • Integrated Internal Campaigns

The lucky 13 finalist companies are:

  • AllianceBernstein
  • Ally Financial
  • Bank of America
  • Barclays
  • BlackRock
  • BNY
  • Citadel and Citadel Securities
  • CME Group
  • Janney Montgomery Scott
  • Mizuho Americas
  • Morgan Stanley
  • Prudential
  • Travelers

Each finalist company will be provided with 5 complimentary tickets to the event. Additional tickets can be purchased for $200. The entire FCS Community is welcome to attend.

There are 5 Presenting Sponsor packages available. Please contact FCS CEO Kevin Windorf, [email protected], for details.

This is not a black tie event — but the Club strictly enforces its dress code policy: No Jeans.

  • Start May 19, 2026 05:30 PM EST
  • End May 19, 2026 07:30 PM EST
  • Location New York Yacht Club 37 West 44th Street NYC

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