2025 Person of the Year Awards Gala Dinner
One of the most important events in the
bilateral agenda of Brazil and the United States
Revisit the prestigious 2025 Person of the Year Awards, a celebration of the enduring partnership between Brazil and the United States.
Since 1970, this iconic event has brought together influential leaders to honor those who have made outstanding contributions to strengthening the ties between these two nations. The evening combines inspiring tributes with unparalleled networking opportunities, recognizing impactful initiatives that foster collaboration and positive change in both communities.
Event Details
The 53rd Person of the Year Awards Gala Dinner was held at the American Museum of Natural History and will featured a new format, with a two-hour cocktail reception that started at 6 PM
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park West, New York, NY)
2025
Person of the
Year Awards
The 2025 Person of the Year Awards Gala Dinner was a truly remarkable event. Nearly 1,000 guests attended the celebration at the American Museum of Natural History, which honored, as Brazilian Person of the Year, Fabricio Bloisi, CEO of Prosus and Naspers, Founder of Movile Group, and Chairperson of the Board at iFood – and as American Person of the Year, Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber Technologies, Inc.
Special awards were bestowed upon two non-profit organizations – Movimento Bem Maior with the Philanthropy Award, and Ensina Brasil with the Social Responsibility in Leadership Development Award. In addition, Leona Shluger Forman was recognized with the Lifetime Achievement in Social Responsibility Award.
2025 POY Honorees
American Recipient
Dara
Khosrowshahi
CEO of Uber
American Recipient
Fabricio
Bloisi
CEO of Prosus
Social Responsibility Awards
Movimento Bem
Maior
2025 Philanthropy Award Recipient
The award recognizes Movimento Bem Maior’s dedication to philanthropy, promoting the betterment of society at large.
Ensina
Brasil
2025 Social Responsibility Award in Leadership Development Recipient
The award recognizes Ensina Brasil’s entrepreneurship in social responsibility in the area of leadership development, promoting the betterment of society at large.
LEONA SHLUGER
FORMAN
2025 Lifetime Achievement in Social Responsibility Award Recipient
The award recognizes Leona Forman’s exceptional contributions to philanthropy and social impact in Brazil, fostering transformative change in communities across the country, and her extraordinary leadership and legacy in the non-profit sector.
As a way to relive important moments from the 2025 Person of the Year Awards Gala Dinner, we are pleased to share with you the links to the photo gallery.
Gallery
Sponsors That Celebrated with Us
Inner Circle
Platinum
Gold
Media Partners
Fellowship Partners
POY Brazil Week
in New York City
A primary time during which Brazilians come to New York to discuss new ventures and collaborate with their business counterparts.
POY Brazil Week draws Brazilian leaders to New York for business collaboration and cultural exchange. Anchored by the Person of the Year Awards Gala, this lineup of events showcases Brazil's vibrant business presence in the city. Sponsoring companies and institutions — including Financial Times, Banco Itaú, and Forbes Brasil — support the week's events, furthering the Chamber's mission to strengthen Brazil-US ties. The celebration includes the NYSE Opening Bell® ceremony, where POY honors ring the bell, honoring Brazilian-American relations and underscoring the Chamber's mission.
Empowering
Future Leaders
Proceeds from the POY Awards Gala Dinner support the POY Fellowship Program, which awards scholarships to exceptional young Brazilian professionals accepted into leading US graduate programs. Established in 2011, this program assists emerging professionals who show potential to drive impact in the Brazilian-American community. In partnership with Instituto Ling, Fundação Lemann, and United Airlines, our Fellowship program has awarded 177 scholarships to date, fostering a new generation of transformative talents.
Person of the Year Archive
Discover the people and companies that have been shaping the history of Brazil-U.S. relations.
