What a night! The 2025 HLNY Annual Gala was more than just a celebration, it was an evening dedicated to honoring the incredible minds and achievements shaping the future of healthcare.

We were privileged to recognize Dr. Robert I. Grossman, CEO of NYU Langone Health and Dean of the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, for his extraordinary contributions to healthcare.

Senior-Level Healthcare Executive Awards were presented to:

• Michael Gatto, MPA, CMPE, MHRO-C, EMTCC – Executive VP, Health Matrix Strategies
• Susan Sales, FACHE, MPA, LNHA – CEO, NYC Health + Hospitals/Gouverneur
• Beth Oliver, DNP, RN, FAAN – Chief Nursing Executive & SVP of Cardiac Services, Mount Sinai Health System
• Joe Moscola, PA-C, MBA – EVP, System Operations, Northwell Health

HLNY remains committed to promote a balanced and comprehensive network that recognizes talent at every stage.

We were proud to present the Early Career Healthcare Executive Awards to:

• Zachary Almer, MPA, PMP, FACHE – Director, Strategic Project Management, LiveOnNY
• Halim Kaygisiz, MHA – Manager, Business Operations, Stony Brook Medicine

The Healthcare Excellence Award was presented to:

• Sahar Malek – SVP, Operations, Westchester Medical Center

We were proud to also share our valued sponsor, Canon U.S.A.’s newly released EnvisionED Healthcare magazine, which explores the latest trends in healthcare today.

In this inaugural issue, you’ll find a fascinating feature on the University of Miami and how it’s using interoperability to help streamline care and operations. There’s also an impactful article on award-winning sustainability practices shaping healthcare education, a compelling Q&A with mission-driven leaders from LiveOnNY, Healthcare Leaders of New York (HLNY), and Mount Sinai Health System, and much more.

This was truly an unforgettable evening. Congratulations to all our honorees and thank you to everyone who joined us.

Check out the 2025 Annual Gala photo gallery here. 

We can’t wait to celebrate with you again at our 2026 Gala!

2025 Award of Distinction – Dr. Robert I. Grossman

Read Dr. Grossman’s honoree remarks.

HLNY 2025 Gala – Awards Presentation