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Strategic Communicators of the Year

5 New York honorees named Strategic Communicators of the Year in 2026, selected by their peers.

Recognizes someone whose message discipline, timing, and voice influence not just public opinion, but legislative outcomes in New York.

The 2026 honorees are selected and listed below. Nominations closed on June 26, 2026, and every honoree was chosen entirely by peer nomination and advisory board review. There is never a cost to nominate or be featured.

The Honor

What every winner receives.

A feature profile on the 2026 Best in Government Affairs webpage

A custom award badge and digital toolkit to share the win

Exclusive promotion to the USLege network of 12,000+ policy professionals and media partners

Notification as part of a public recognition campaign, with selections based on the strength and volume of nominations

2026 Honorees

The 2026 Strategic Communicators of the Year.

These are the 5 New York honorees named Strategic Communicators of the Year in the 2026 USLege Best in Government Affairs Awards. Select any honoree to read their full profile, or see the full 47-honoree slate.

Jaden Jules, Senior Associate, Policy Communications at DoorDash — winner, Strategic Communicators of the Year, 2026 Best in Government Affairs New York

Jaden Jules

Senior Associate, Policy Communications DoorDash
Adam Morey, Managing Director at J Strategies — winner, Strategic Communicators of the Year, 2026 Best in Government Affairs New York

Adam Morey

Managing Director J Strategies
Nick Berkowitz, Director of Communications and Digital Strategy at Open New York — winner, Strategic Communicators of the Year, 2026 Best in Government Affairs New York

Nick Berkowitz

Director of Communications and Digital Strategy Open New York
Joe Bonilla, Partner at Relentless Awareness — winner, Strategic Communicators of the Year, 2026 Best in Government Affairs New York

Joe Bonilla

Partner Relentless Awareness
Geoff Redick, Independent Strategic Communications Consultant at Freelance (formerly The Baker Agency) — winner, Strategic Communicators of the Year, 2026 Best in Government Affairs New York

Geoff Redick

Independent Strategic Communications Consultant Freelance (formerly The Baker Agency)
Questions

About Strategic Communicators of the Year in New York.

Who are the top public affairs communicators in New York?

The 2026 New York Strategic Communicators of the Year honorees are listed on this page, chosen through peer nomination and reviewed by the New York advisory board. Select any honoree to read their profile.

When are the 2026 New York Strategic Communicators of the Year honorees recognized?

The 2026 honorees are selected and published on this page. Nominations closed on June 26, 2026, and every honoree is recognized on stage at Lark Hall in Albany on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

How are winners selected?

Winners are chosen entirely through peer nominations. Final selections are based on the strength and volume of nominations received. There is no cost to nominate or be featured.

Every Category

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The 2026 USLege Best in Government Affairs Awards will recognize New York honorees across eight categories.