Urban planner George M. Janes received the Ralph C. Menapace Award at the FRIENDS 2025 Annual Awards for his contributions to our advocacy work. FRIENDS rarely bestows the Menapace Award, named after Ralph Menapace, a seminal figure in New York City preservation. Click on the video above to listen to his acceptance remarks.

Join FRIENDS today for the opportunity to attend next year's award ceremony and discover more about the outstanding restoration projects on the Upper East Side.