2026 Person of the Year Awards Gala Dinner
One of the most important events in the
bilateral agenda of Brazil and the United States
Be part of the prestigious 2026 Person of the Year Awards, a celebration of the enduring partnership between Brazil and the United States.
Since 1970, this iconic event has brought together influential leaders to honor those who have made outstanding contributions to strengthening the ties between Brazil and the United States. The evening combines inspiring tributes with unparalleled networking opportunities, recognizing impactful initiatives that foster collaboration and positive change.
Event Details
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024
2025
Person of the
Year Awards
The 2025 Person of the Year Awards Gala Dinner was a truly remarkable event. Nearly 1,000 guests attended the celebration at the American Museum of Natural History, which honored, as Brazilian Person of the Year, Fabricio Bloisi, CEO of Prosus and Naspers, Founder of Movile Group, and Chairperson of the Board at iFood – and as American Person of the Year, Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber Technologies, Inc.
Special awards were bestowed upon two non-profit organizations – Movimento Bem Maior with the Philanthropy Award, and Ensina Brasil with the Social Responsibility in Leadership Development Award. In addition, Leona Shluger Forman was recognized with the Lifetime Achievement in Social Responsibility Award.
As a way to relive important moments from the 2025 Person of the Year Awards Gala Dinner, we are pleased to share with you the links to the photo gallery.
2026 POY
Honorees
American Recipient
Cristiano Amon
President & CEO of Qualcomm
American Recipient
José Auriemo
Neto
Chairperson of the Board of Directors of JHSF Participações S.A.
Social Responsibility Awards
2026 Social Responsibility Award for Community Impact in Healthcare
This award recognizes the organization’s exceptional commitment to advancing social responsibility in healthcare and its lasting contribution to society at large.
2026 Social Responsibility Award in Women’s Leadership Development
This award recognizes RME’s remarkable commitment to advancing social responsibility in the area of women’s leadership development and its meaningful contribution to social and economic development
2026 Social Responsibility Award for Leadership Development
This award recognizes the organization’s outstanding commitment to social responsibility through leadership development initiatives that contribute to the advancement of society as a whole
Gallery
Sponsors That Celebrated with Us
Inner Circle
Platinum
Gold
Media Partners
Fellowship Partners
POY Brazil Week
in New York City
A primary time during which Brazilians come to New York to discuss new ventures and collaborate with their business counterparts
Brazil Week™ draws Brazilian leaders to New York for business collaboration and cultural exchange. Anchored by the Person of the Year Awards Gala, this lineup of events showcases Brazil's vibrant business presence in the city. Sponsoring companies and institutions — including Financial Times, Banco Itaú, and Forbes Brasil — support the week's events, furthering the Chamber's mission to strengthen Brazil-US ties. The celebration includes the NYSE Opening Bell® ceremony, where POY honorees ring the bell, celebrating Brazil-US relations and underscoring the Chamber's mission.
Empowering
Future Leaders
Proceeds from the POY Awards Gala Dinner fund the Person of the Year Fellowship Program, which awards scholarships to exceptional young Brazilian professionals accepted into leading US graduate programs. Established in 2011, this program supports emerging professionals who show potential to drive impact in the Brazilian-American community. In partnership with Instituto Ling, Fundação Lemann, and United Airlines, our Fellowship Program has awarded 177 scholarships to date, fostering a new generation of transformative talents.
Person of the Year Archive
Discover the people and companies that have been shaping the history of Brazil-U.S. relations.
