On May 22, 2025, at 6:30 PM, New York Junior Tennis & Learning hosted its Annual Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom, an unforgettable evening dedicated to celebrating the achievements and bright futures of New York City’s remarkable young scholars and athletes.

This year’s Gala honored Robert Rahr for his outstanding contributions to NYJTL’s mission and Kim Clijsters, former world #1 and four-time grand slam champion. The event featured Bob Horne, Tory Kiam, Kyle Kliegerman, and Polly Scott as co-chairs and Larry Leeds and Steven Simkin as honorary chairs. Our program featured an inspiring lineup, an elegant ambiance, and a celebration of our shared commitment to empowering the youth we engage.

All funds raised directly support NYJTL’s impactful programming and services for underserved youth across the city.

Gold Sponsors
Gray Foundation
Dalia and Larry Leeds Family Foundation
Kim and David Wagman Foundation
The Sol Goldman Charitable Trust

Silver Sponsors
Mayer Brown LLP
Association of Charles Evans Housing
Daniell Family Foundation
Wendy and Douglas Eisenberg
Laurie Lindenbaum and Robert Horne
Elena and Tory Kiam
Deborah Slaner Larkin
Polly Scott and Jim Maher
Donald Newhouse
E. John Rosenwald, Jr.
Gregg Schenker
Steven Simkin and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

Bronze Sponsors
Ravi Agarwal
Robin Kiam Aviv
HCK Recreation
Dee and Tommy Hilfiger
Steven and Jane Kantor
Philippe and Ana Laffont
Alice B. Mahoney
Sharon and Bob Prince
Ricky Sandler Family Foundation
Paul Taubman