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It was truly a surprise, and I was thrilled to be recognized together with such an impressive panel of winners.
<div>Congratulations to all, and it was terrific sharing the honor with Everett S. Carbajal</div>
<div>Thank you and happy holidays, Gotham. </div>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Each year, we open nominations for our three signature honors:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span data-start="175" data-end="221">Rookie of the Year, Networker of the Year,</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>and<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span data-start="226" data-end="251">the
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<span style="font-size: 15px;">The Rookie of the Year & Networker of the Year awards recognize members who have made outstanding contributions to our Gotham community. The Red Bandana Award honors an individual who has demonstrated exceptional altruism and
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<span style="font-size: 15px;">We come together at our Annual Holiday Party to celebrate the year and announce our Gotham Award recipients.</span><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><o:p></o:p></font></p>
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\U0001f44f <b>Please join me in congratulating our very deserving<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span data-start="651" data-end="680">2025 Gotham Award Winners</span>:</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<div style="font-family: ArialMT; text-align: center;"><strong data-start="683" data-end="712">\U0001f3c6 </strong><a href="https://www.gothamnetworking.com/everettcarbajal"><b>Everett S. Carbajal, Esq.</b></a></div>
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<div style="font-family: ArialMT; text-align: center;"><strong data-start="794" data-end="815">\U0001f3c6 </strong><a href="https://www.gothamnetworking.com/melissahertzberg"><b>Melissa Hertzberg, CDFA</b></a></div>
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<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosalia-ruberto-5978438a/">Let\u2019s connect on LinkedIn HERE!</a><br>
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