2025 PASEsetter Awards Benefit
Past Event: 2025

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On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, over 500 guests joined PASE for our 2024 PASEsetter Awards Benefit, celebrating those who have given outstanding service and leadership to our city’s youth.
Sizzle reel by Salahadeen Betts, Seven Six Studios LLC
The event raised over $820,000, allowing PASE to promote and support high-quality afterschool programs throughout the city.
You can relive the memorable evening through our photo gallery, by viewing our event sizzle reel, or by checking out the winners' inspiring speeches.
Thank you for supporting PASE and New York City’s children!
2025 Afterschool Champion
Fatima Shama, Bloomberg Philanthropies (speech)
2025 PASEsetter Winners
Aidan Davis, Statement Arts (speech)
Amanda Aponte-Surillo, Queens Public Library (speech)
Brian Green, East Harlem Tutorial Program (speech)
Dyalekt, Pockets Change (speech)
Jermaine Ellis, Hetrick-Martin Institute (speech)
PASE Board Members
Richard Scheff*, Board President · Janelle Bradshaw · Madeleine Fackler · Dr. Eddie Fergus* · Christopher Guenther · Keith Hefner · Tracy High* · Wayne Ho · Christina Isetta · Scott Kelley* · Fern Khan* · Craig Martone* · Greg McCaslin · Bobby Patnaik · Amr Nossier* · Caitlin Perazzo · Kevin Roe · John Shutkin* · Dr. Tanya Williams*
*Former Afterschool Champion