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DATE & TIME
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
6:00 p.m. Cocktails | 7:00 p.m. Dinner
LOCATION
Glen Island Harbour Club
New Rochelle, NY
For more than five decades, Urban Health Plan has been a constant presence in the communities we serve, providing exceptional healthcare while responding to the challenges that affect the health and stability of our patients and their families.
Today, that commitment is more important than ever.
On Wednesday, October 14 at 6:00 PM, we will gather at Glen Island Harbour Club for Urban Health Plan’s 2026 Annual Gala. Please consider sponsoring the event or purchasing tickets for yourself and your guests.
Our gala is a celebration, but it is also an important source of support for our mission. The funds we raise help Urban continue to provide high-quality, culturally responsive care while addressing the realities that increasingly affect the health of our communities, including food insecurity and other social and economic challenges.
This year, we will recognize an extraordinary group of partners and leaders who share our commitment to healthier, stronger communities:
Serving as the evening’s master of ceremonies will be Cheryl Wills, the Emmy award-winning journalist and anchor for Spectrum News New York 1. The evening will bring together more than 400 influential health care leaders, community advocates, business partners and friends.
There are many ways to be part of this special evening. Become a sponsor. Purchase a table or individual tickets. Bring friends, colleagues, and business partners. Introduce someone new to Urban Health Plan. Every person who joins us helps strengthen the community of supporters standing behind our patients and our mission.
Purchase gala tickets and sponsorship packages here
View the complete sponsorship package here
For more information on tickets, sponsorships, or ads, please contact:
Ivy Fairchild at: [email protected]
917-690-1923
Emmy award-winning journalist and anchor for Spectrum News New York 1.
The Dr. Richard Izquierdo Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest honor presented by Urban Health Plan.
It commemorates the extraordinary vision and legacy of our founder, Dr. Richard Izquierdo, whose life’s work transformed health care in the South Bronx and beyond. Doc believed deeply that health care is a right, not a privilege, and he dedicated his entire career to ensuring that families who were too often overlooked had access to the care, dignity, and respect they deserved.
This award is reserved for individuals whose life’s work embodies that same passion and commitment. Recipients of the Dr. Richard Izquierdo Lifetime Achievement Award have not only excelled in their chosen fields but have also dedicated decades to advancing health equity, uplifting underserved communities, and creating opportunities for others to thrive. Their leadership has had a sustained, generational impact, touching lives, shaping institutions, and inspiring future leaders to carry the torch forward.
In honoring these distinguished individuals, Urban Health Plan affirms that Doc’s spirit lives on. The award serves as both a recognition of extraordinary service and a reminder that when one person devotes their life to justice and community, the effects can ripple for generations.
The Community Hero Award honors individuals whose extraordinary service, leadership, and dedication have made a profound impact on the neighborhoods Urban Health Plan serves. This award celebrates those who go above and beyond to advance health equity, uplift families, and strengthen the social fabric of the communities served by Urban Health Plan.
Recipients embody the spirit of the Urban Health Plan’s mission to improve the quality of life for the people we serve. Whether through advocacy, direct service, or community leadership, honorees demonstrate a commitment to dignity, justice, and opportunity for all. Urban Health Plan Community Hero Award commemorates not only their personal achievements, but also their role in building healthier, stronger, and more resilient communities.
The Urban Health Plan Corporate Award recognizes companies and corporate partners whose leadership, generosity, and commitment to social responsibility have made a transformative impact on the communities Urban Health Plan serves. This award celebrates organizations that go beyond business success to invest in health, equity, and opportunity, standing as true partners in creating a stronger, healthier New York.
The Urban Health Plan Partner of Choice Award recognizes an organization or individual whose strategic partnership with Urban Health Plan has been essential in advancing our mission and strengthening the patient experience. This award is given to an entity or individual that goes beyond traditional collaboration, working side by side with UHP to break down barriers to care, create innovative programs, and expand access to vital services for underserved communities.
Recipients of the Urban Health Plan Partner of Choice Award exemplify what it means to add value to the patient journey. Through their expertise, commitment, and dedication, they help UHP deliver health care that is not only comprehensive and affordable but also rooted in dignity, trust, and community connection.
The Urban Health Plan Up-and-Coming Healthcare Leader Award honors a graduate of the Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health & Science Charter School who exemplifies the vision, determination, and spirit of our founder. The school was established with a vision of cultivating a local pipeline of leaders who would carry forward a legacy of service by becoming healthcare professionals dedicated to their communities. This award celebrates a rising leader whose academic and professional path reflects a clear commitment to healthcare and community service.
Recipients of the Urban Health Plan Up-and-Coming Healthcare Leader Award demonstrate not only promise in their chosen health fields, whether as doctors, nurses, researchers, or allied health professionals, but also a profound sense of responsibility to give back. They represent the future healthcare professionals envisioned: a new generation of caregivers and advocates equipped to transform lives, uplift communities, and lead with compassion and integrity.
