{"id":2590,"date":"2026-03-06T16:50:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T16:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/kislak\/?page_id=2590"},"modified":"2026-04-29T18:19:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T22:19:12","slug":"award-dinner","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/kislak\/award-dinner\/","title":{"rendered":"Leadership and Excellence Awards Dinner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-mu-hero  has-buttons\" style=\"--hero-mobile-image-position: 49% 25%; \">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"hero-media\"><picture aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<source media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/kislak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/131\/2026\/03\/26_Kislak_Dinner_Header_Mobile_R1.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/kislak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/131\/2026\/03\/26_Kislak_Dinner_Header_Mobile_R1-300x195.jpg 300w, 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page-title\">Leadership and Excellence Awards Dinner<\/h1>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"hero-text top-text-wrapper \"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hero-buttons is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-hero\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/kislak\/award-dinner\/registration\/\">Register for the Event<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-hero\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#sponsorships\">Sponsorship Opportunities<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-group hero-narrative is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"brackets\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"brackets-upper\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"brackets-lower\"><\/div>\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t \n\n<nav class=\"breadcrumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\"><a 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aria-label=\"Primary Menu - Leadership and Excellence Awards Dinner\"><div class=\"supernav-current\" data-menuguid=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/kislak\/wp-json\/mu\/v1\/menu\/menu1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/kislak\/\" data-menuid=\"407\"  class=\"back has-child is-crosslink\"   data-crosslink=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/kislak\/wp-json\/mu\/v1\/menu\/menu1\"><span>Back<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 10.4 5.9\" width=\"10.4\" height=\"5.9\" ><use xlink:href=\"#chevron\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a><h2><p  data-menuid=\"2953\" aria-current=\"page\" class=\"parent current-page\"   ><span>Leadership and Excellence Awards Dinner<\/span><\/p><\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/kislak\/award-dinner\/registration\/\" data-menuid=\"4127\"  class=\"child\"   ><span>Registration<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/kislak\/award-dinner\/past-honorees\/\" data-menuid=\"2959\"  class=\"child\"   ><span>Past Honorees<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-top is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 id=\"thursday-may-28-2026\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thursday, May 28, 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/kislak\/documents\/2026\/04\/invite-2026-kislak-leadership-excellence-awards-dinner.pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" style=\"object-position: 50.7775% 44.34%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/kislak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/131\/2026\/04\/26_Kislak_Event_Digital_Invite_R5_V1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Download a Printable Award Dinner Invitation\" class=\"wp-image-4250\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/kislak\/documents\/2026\/04\/invite-2026-kislak-leadership-excellence-awards-dinner.pdf\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/kislak\/documents\/2026\/04\/invite-2026-kislak-leadership-excellence-awards-dinner.pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download a Printable Award Dinner Invitation<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-big-body\"><strong>6 p.m.<\/strong> | Awards Ceremony<br><strong>6:30\u20138:30 p.m.<\/strong> | Networking Dinner Reception&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-big-body\"><strong>The Great Hall at Monmouth University<\/strong><br>400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, New Jersey 07764<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-big-body\"><strong>Individual Tickets: <\/strong>$400<br>RSVP by May 7, 2026<br>Business Attire<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-big-body\"><strong>General Questions:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"mailto:kislakevents@monmouth.edu\">kislakevents@monmouth.edu<\/a><\/strong><em><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><strong>|<\/strong><em><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><strong><a href=\"tel:+17322635897\">732-263-5897<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-big-body\"><strong>Sponsorship Interest or Questions:<\/strong> Please contact Director of Development David Howell at <a href=\"mailto:dhowell@monmouth.edu\">dhowell@monmouth.edu<\/a> or <a href=\"tel:+17329234642\">732-923-4642<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-in-page\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/kislak\/award-dinner\/registration\/\">Register Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"honorees\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Honorees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top is-image-fill-element\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 41%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 id=\"leadership-and-excellence-award\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leadership and Excellence Award<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-big-body\"><strong>Steven Denholtz<\/strong> <br>Chairman, Denholtz<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/kislak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/131\/2026\/03\/SJD-2025-Headshot-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4164 size-full\" style=\"object-position:48% 5%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/kislak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/131\/2026\/03\/SJD-2025-Headshot-1-1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/kislak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/131\/2026\/03\/SJD-2025-Headshot-1-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/kislak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/131\/2026\/03\/SJD-2025-Headshot-1-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mu-accordion\"><details><summary><h4 class=\"acc-header\">Read the Profile for Steven Denholtz<\/h4> <\/summary><div class=\"int-wrapper\">\n<p>As chairman at Denholtz, Steven Denholtz draws on nearly 40 years of leadership experience to shape the strategic direction, working closely with the executive team to identify and pursue growth opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200bDuring his tenure as CEO, Steven guided the firm\u2019s expansion into a national real estate asset manager with a portfolio valued at $2 billion, spanning multifamily, industrial, and office properties.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His leadership has earned him numerous accolades, including the 2024 Charles Klatskin Lifetime Achievement Award from NAIOP NJ. He is an active board member of the Monmouth Conservation Foundation and the Kislak School of Real Estate at Monmouth University, where he also serves as an adjunct professor. Additionally, he has contributed his time and expertise to organizations such as the Meridian Health Affiliated Foundations, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, and the Count Basie Center for the Arts.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Steven holds a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and both a B.A. and M.A. from Northwestern University.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top is-image-fill-element\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 41%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 id=\"service-to-the-industry-award\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Service to the Industry Award<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-big-body\"><strong>Jeffrey P. Wiener<\/strong>, <em>Posthumously<\/em><br>Former President, The Kislak Company, Inc.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/kislak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/131\/2026\/03\/Jeffrey-Wiener-photo-from-Kislak-website-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4146 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 14%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/kislak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/131\/2026\/03\/Jeffrey-Wiener-photo-from-Kislak-website-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/kislak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/131\/2026\/03\/Jeffrey-Wiener-photo-from-Kislak-website-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/kislak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/131\/2026\/03\/Jeffrey-Wiener-photo-from-Kislak-website-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/kislak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/131\/2026\/03\/Jeffrey-Wiener-photo-from-Kislak-website.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mu-accordion\"><details><summary><h4 class=\"acc-header\">Read the Profile for Jeffrey P. Wiener<\/h4> <\/summary><div class=\"int-wrapper\">\n<p>Jeffrey Wiener was a revered, highly successful commercial real estate broker who spent nearly five decades with The Kislak Company, Inc. including 17 years as its president. He passed away in July 2025, leaving behind a loving family and countless friends and colleagues throughout the commercial real estate industry.<br><br>Wiener was a lifelong resident of New Jersey and a graduate of Tulane University in New Orleans. In 1973, after working on Wall Street, he began his very successful career at Kislak. For many years, he was the firm\u2019s top salesperson and remains one of the all-time most successful brokers of multifamily properties in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. After stepping down from the presidency, he remained active in the business that he loved for many years.<br><br>A scholarship has been established in Wiener\u2019s memory by the Kislak Family Foundation and his family and friends to aid full-time undergraduate students who are residents of New Jersey and pursuing a career in real estate at Monmouth University. The scholarship recipients will follow in his footsteps and honor his proud legacy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns oppColumns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\" id=\"sponsorships\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sponsorships\">Sponsorship Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-big-body\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/kislak\/award-dinner\/registration\/?rsvp=Purchase%20a%20Sponsorship&amp;sponsor=Lead%20Sponsor\">Lead Sponsors<\/a><\/strong> | $25,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sixteen (16) Tickets; Premier Reserved Seating for Awards Ceremony; Two (2) Reserved Tables in Premier Location for Reception; Premier Recognition on Website &amp; Event Signage; Included in Evening Remarks; Premier Full-Screen Digital Ad<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-big-body\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/kislak\/award-dinner\/registration\/?rsvp=Purchase%20a%20Sponsorship&amp;sponsor=Networking%20Dinner%20Reception%20Sponsor\"><strong>Networking Dinner Reception Sponsors<\/strong><\/a> | $15,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Twelve (12) Tickets; Prominent Reserved Seating for Awards Ceremony; Two (2) Reserved Tables in Prominent Location for Reception; Prominent Recognition on Website &amp; Event Signage; Prominent Full-Screen Digital Ad<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-big-body\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/kislak\/award-dinner\/registration\/?rsvp=Purchase%20a%20Sponsorship&amp;sponsor=Awards%20Ceremony%20Sponsor\">Awards Ceremony Sponsors<\/a><\/strong> | $10,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eight (8) Tickets; Reserved Seating for Awards Ceremony; Two (2) Reserved Cocktail Tables for Reception; Event Signage; Full-Screen Digital Ad<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-big-body\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/kislak\/award-dinner\/registration\/?rsvp=Purchase%20a%20Sponsorship&amp;sponsor=Entertainment%20Sponsor\">Entertainment Sponsors<\/a><\/strong> | $5,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Six (6) Tickets; Event Signage; Full-Screen Digital Ad<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-big-body\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/kislak\/award-dinner\/registration\/?rsvp=Purchase%20a%20Sponsorship&amp;sponsor=Welcome%20Area%20Sponsor\">Welcome Area Sponsors<\/a><\/strong> | $3,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Four (4) Tickets; Full-Screen Digital Ad<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-big-body\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/kislak\/award-dinner\/registration\/?rsvp=Purchase%20a%20Sponsorship&amp;sponsor=Farewell%20Station%20Sponsor\"><strong>Farewell Station Sponsors<\/strong><\/a> | $1,500<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two (2) Tickets; Full-Screen Digital Ad<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ad\">Digital Ad Journal Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Please provide ads in .eps, .pdf, or .jpg format (embed all fonts) by May 7, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-big-body\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/kislak\/award-dinner\/registration\/?rsvp=Purchase%20a%20Digital%20Ad&amp;size=Full-Screen%20Ad\">Full-Screen Ad<\/a><\/strong> | $1,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1920 pixels wide x 870 pixels high<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-big-body\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/kislak\/award-dinner\/registration\/?rsvp=Purchase%20a%20Digital%20Ad&amp;size=Half-Screen%20Ad\"><strong>Half-Screen Ad<\/strong><\/a> | $500<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>960 pixels wide x 870 pixels high<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\" id=\"sponsors\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sticky has-grey-background-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group secured is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 id=\"award-dinner-sponsors\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Award Dinner Sponsors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group secured is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 id=\"lead-sponsor\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Lead Sponsor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1733\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/kislak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/131\/2026\/04\/Denholtz-Logo-Black-Blue-transparent-002.png\" alt=\"Denholtz\" class=\"wp-image-4217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/kislak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/131\/2026\/04\/Denholtz-Logo-Black-Blue-transparent-002.png 1733w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/kislak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/131\/2026\/04\/Denholtz-Logo-Black-Blue-transparent-002-300x98.png 300w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/kislak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/131\/2026\/04\/Denholtz-Logo-Black-Blue-transparent-002-1024x335.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/kislak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/131\/2026\/04\/Denholtz-Logo-Black-Blue-transparent-002-768x251.png 768w, https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/kislak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/131\/2026\/04\/Denholtz-Logo-Black-Blue-transparent-002-1536x503.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1733px) 100vw, 1733px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"about-the-event\">About the Event<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us for an evening of celebration and recognition at the annual Leadership Excellence Awards, hosted by the Kislak Real Estate Institute at Monmouth University.&nbsp;This prestigious event is a testament to the invaluable partnership between Monmouth University and the real estate industry, honoring outstanding individuals and organizations for their exceptional contributions to the state of New Jersey and the nation through their remarkable careers in real estate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Leadership Excellence Award is the centerpiece of the evening, acknowledging the profound interdependence between Monmouth University and the real estate sector. Each year, this award is bestowed upon an exceptional individual whose distinctive achievements have left an indelible mark on both the local and national real estate landscape. It serves as a testament to their unwavering dedication and commitment to advancing the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, the evening features the Service to the Industry Award, an accolade presented to those\u2014past and present\u2014who have gone above and beyond in providing exceptional service and support to the real estate community. Their outstanding contributions may encompass advocacy, education, or other vital services that enrich and strengthen the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"about-the-institute\">About the Institute<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Kislak Real Estate Institute at Monmouth University has been a pioneer in providing educational opportunities tailored to the real estate industry. Offering a Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in real estate for undergraduates. Furthermore, the institute fosters ongoing education and networking opportunities through our events for real estate industry professionals. Numerous scholarship funds have been established, ensuring aspiring real estate students have access to the resources they need to succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the Kislak Real Estate Institute continues to evolve, new courses and research endeavors are being explored to address the industry\u2019s ever-changing landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Please note: <em>Per IRS guidelines we are unable to support Donor Advised Fund payments for event tickets or sponsorships.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Please note: If the University decides to cancel the event, you will be notified and your registration fees will be fully refunded. 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