On May 22, 2025, at 6:30 PM, New York Junior Tennis & Learning will host 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 will honor Robert Rahr for his outstanding contributions to NYJTL’s mission and Kim Clijsters, former world #1 and four-time grand slam champion. The event will feature Bob Horne, Tory Kiam, Kyle Kliegerman, and Polly Scott as co-chairs and Larry Leeds and Steven Simkin as honorary chairs. Our Master of Ceremonies will be Patrick McEnroe, President of the International Tennis Hall of Fame and ESPN Analyst, promising an inspiring program, elegant ambiance, and a celebration of our shared commitment to empowering the youth we engage.

Cocktail attire is requested for this extraordinary evening, with all funds raised directly supporting NYJTL’s impactful programming and services for underserved youth across the city.

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

Silver Sponsors
Daniell Family Foundation
Wendy and Douglas Eisenberg
Laurie Lindenbaum and Robert Horne
Elena and Tory Kiam
Deborah Slaner Larkin
Polly Scott and Jim Maher
Steven Simkin and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Gregg Schenker

Bronze Sponsors
Ravi Agarwal
HCK Recreation
Dee and Tommy Hilfiger
Alice B. Mahoney