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New York · 2026
Policy Intelligence Leaders of the Year
7 New York honorees named Policy Intelligence Leaders of the Year in 2026, selected by their peers.
Honors someone who redefines what it means to stay ahead. Recognizes the professional using every tool to surface what matters faster and make decisions with unmatched clarity.
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 Policy Intelligence Leaders of the Year.
These are the 7 New York honorees named Policy Intelligence Leaders 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.
Cheryl Kraus
Attorney – Government Relations | Healthcare | Corporate Farrell Fritz, P.C.
Emily Whalen
Attorney At Law Brown & Weinraub
Joshua Oppenheimer
Shareholder Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Karin Spencer
Founder and Principal Spencer Strategic Solutions
Jay Holland
Senior Vice President Statewide Public Affairs
Evan Sullivan
Executive Vice President Ostroff AssociatesQuestions
About Policy Intelligence Leaders of the Year in New York.
Who are the top policy experts in New York?
The 2026 New York Policy Intelligence Leaders 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 Policy Intelligence Leaders 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.
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The 2026 USLege Best in Government Affairs Awards will recognize New York honorees across eight categories.