This event is now at capacity. Please reach out to JKOMedal@mas.org if you wish to attend.

The Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (JKO) Medal is awarded annually to individuals who, through vision, leadership, and philanthropy, have made an extraordinary contribution to New York City. The award was originally presented as the President's Medal in 1952. It was renamed in honor of Mrs. Onassis in 1994 to commemorate her partnership with the Municipal Art Society to preserve great architecture in New York City.

The 2026 JKO Medal Celebration will honor Betsy Smith, Rick Cotton, and Richard Olcott, leaders whose careers have shaped the very fabric of New York.

Please direct all questions to JKOMedal@mas.org.