AIRPORT VOICE,DECEMBER 2019 25
Kings Of New York
Airport leaders recognized
Schneps Media holds
several events throughout
the year honoring men and
women for their leadership in
their communities.
The 2019 Kings of New York
event was another success
presented by the Whitmore
Agency with notable honorees
from business, philanthropy,
and politics. Companies contracted
to build the infrastructure
and business at the
new airports at JFK, LaGuardia
and Newark were among
the recognized. It was an opportunity
for empowering
celebration, connecting and
recognizing the powerful and
active members of the community
in one room.
The Port Authority of
NYNJ has produced a vision
for these airports redevelopment
with opportunities for
minority business to team
up with large contractors to
grow and nurture local companies.
The honorees from
Holt, Skanska, and Worldwide
Flight Services are some of
the leaders in participating in
the infrastructure in the local
communities and their men
were recognized; Phil Jensen
Worldwide Flight Services,
Mark Phillips Holt Construction,
Michael Viggiano Skanska
and York College Dr. Anthony
Andrews, Jr.
The special Philanthropist
of the Year award for the evening
went to Kevin Livingston
of 100 Suits, a nonprofit
organization providing attire
to men and women in need
of business wear to enter the
workforce. The Health Hero
Award went to Neil Foster
Phillips for serving as Board
Member for the Jamaica Hospital
Medical Center whose
ambulances are stationed at
JFK Airport for emergencies.
This event included a business
expo with networking followed
by an awards ceremony.
More than 450 guests attended
this November award ceremony
which is hosted annually
in several local markets
throughout New York City and
Long Island. This event is a forum
to connect like-minded
individuals to share valuable
ideas and share a vision as
leaders, contributors and mentors
throughout New York.
The next event is scheduled
for January where dozens of
Brooklyn leaders will be honored.
Kings of New York honorees: (L-R) VP Business Development ,Worldwide
Flight Services Phil Jensen; EVP Skanska, USA Civil, Mike Viggiano; Director
of Construction Aviation,Holt Construction Mark Phillips; Queens
County Democratic District Leader, Dr. Tony Andrews with event producer
Schneps Media founder and CEO Vicky Schneps, with grand daughter
Addison, assistant emcee of the night's events. These men represent the
future of air travel infrasture as part of the Port Authority airports redevelopment
projects.
Phil Jensen, Worldwide Flight Services
Worldwide Flight Services
Extend‘s Warmest Wishes For The Holiday And New Year
To Our Customers, Employees And Their Families.
WFS provides reliable cargo warehouse services, passenger and ramp services at JFK and
Newark International Airports and at more than 90 locations in the US and Canada.
Phil Jensen, V.P. Business Development,
Industry Relations 917-842-3579
pjensen@wfs.aero
Kim Yan, V.P. Sales & Marketing
347-886-0712
kyan@wfs.aero
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