# Top Staffers: New York | USLege 2026

> The inaugural Top Staffers in New York: 2026 USLege Best in Government Affairs Awards. Launching this year; no cost to nominate.

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USLege · Best in Government Affairs · New York

New York · 2026

# Top Staffers of the Year

The inaugural New York Top Staffers of the Year launch this year.

[All New York categories](/best-in-government-affairs/new-york)

Recognizes a legislative staffer whose expertise, judgment, and hustle power a legislator’s agenda from behind the scenes in Albany. These are the staffers who turn draft ideas into law and make the entire operation smarter, faster, and sharper.

The inaugural New York honorees launch this year. Nominations open later this year, chosen entirely by peer nomination. 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

Inaugural Awards

## The first New York Top Staffers of the Year launch _this year_.

The inaugural New York Top Staffers of the Year launch this year. Nominations open later this year, and there is never a cost to nominate or be featured.

Questions

## About Top Staffers of the Year in _New York_.

### Who are the top legislative staffers in New York?

The inaugural New York Best in Government Affairs Awards, including Top Staffers of the Year, launch this year. Winners are chosen entirely through peer nomination, and there is never a cost to nominate or be featured.

### When will New York Top Staffers of the Year winners be announced?

The inaugural New York Best in Government Affairs Awards launch this year. Nominations open later this year.

### 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

## Explore the other _New York categories_.

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

[Powerhouse Lobbyists of the Year](/best-in-government-affairs/new-york/powerhouse-lobbyists)[Longtime Legends in Government Affairs](/best-in-government-affairs/new-york/longtime-legends)[Top Staffers of the Year](/best-in-government-affairs/new-york/top-staffers)[Rising Stars of the Year](/best-in-government-affairs/new-york/rising-stars)[Association Advocates of the Year](/best-in-government-affairs/new-york/association-advocates)[Strategic Communicators of the Year](/best-in-government-affairs/new-york/public-affairs-communicators)[Policy Intelligence Leaders of the Year](/best-in-government-affairs/new-york/top-policy-experts)