Spirit of Queens Honorees

Every year, Queens World honors filmmakers and community members who give beyond measure. Pillars of the global arts community, these leaders bring an undeniable enthusiasm for celebrating and elevating arts and culture.

2024 Spirit of Queens Honoree

Past Honorees

2022

Sandra Schulberg

President of IndieCollect

2022

Taryn Sacramone

Chair of the Cultural Institutions Group, Executive Director of Queens Theatre

2022

Sade Lythcott

Chief Executive Officer of the National Black Theatre and Chair of the Coalition of Theatres of Color

2022

Lucy Sexton

Executive Director of New Yorkers for Culture & Arts

2022

Ellen Kodadek

Executive Director and Artistic Director of Flushing Town Hall

2017

Vincent Gagliostro

2016

Susan Seidleman

2014

Hal Hartley

2013

New York City Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer, District #26

2012

New York City Council Member Daniel Dromm, District #25

2011

Celeste Balducci

2011

Gabe Rodriguez

2011

Daniel Jordano