The Made in NY Awards have announced Darren Aronofsky, Michelle Buteau, Tracy Morgan, and president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters chief Thomas J. O’Donnell as the honorees for the upcoming 2025 ceremony.
Earlier this year, MOME presented a Made in NY award to producer Celia Costas at the 45th Annual New York Women in Film & Television Muse Awards.
Created in 2006 by MOME, the “Made in NY” awards shine a light on the film and television artists who bring the streets and iconic locations of New York City to screens around the world and encourage global audiences to visit, work, and live here.
Hosted by New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) Commissioner Pat Swinney Kaufman, The Made in NY Awards ceremony will come on the heels of the 23rd Tribeca Festival. The ceremony will take place June 16 at the mayor’s official residence, Gracie Mansion.
For the first time ever, MOME and the Tribeca Festival will jointly present one of the Made in NY Awards, which will be given to Aronofsky on June 10 as part of a special presentation during the Tribeca Festival’s 25th anniversary screening of his film “Requiem for a Dream.”
Former recipients of the Made in NY award include Awkwafina, Alex Borstein, Danielle Brooks, Tina Fey, Caroline Hirsch, Spike Lee, Audra McDonald, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Rosie Perez, Jeffrey Wright and “Sesame Street.”
“From the gritty defiance of ‘Taxi Driver’ to the electric tension of ‘Do the Right Thing,’ from the unforgettable charm of ‘Moonstruck’ to the raw energy of ‘Midnight Cowboy,’ films made in New York City don’t just entertain — they define generations,” Adams said. “For over a century, our streets have set the stage for cinematic masterpieces that have shaped global culture, inspired countless artists, and cemented New York’s place as one of the creative capitals of the world. These stories create more than just movie magic — they drive our economy, support tens of thousands of good-paying jobs, and keep our cultural legacy alive. With the return of the ‘Made in NY’ awards ceremony, we celebrate the extraordinary artists who continue to turn our city into the world’s greatest film set. From investing in new studios and training programs to expanding tax credits, our administration is committed to supporting this vital industry and the vibrant future it promises.”
“We are very excited to announce that the 2025 ‘Made in NY’ Award honorees are Darren Aronofsky, Michelle Buteau, Tracy Morgan, and Thomas J. O’Donnell — a group of people who collectively help tell a powerful story about the resilience and future of New York City’s film and TV industry,” Kaufman added. “Together with Celia Costas, who received her award earlier this year, these honorees bring jobs and dollars to the City of New York by committing to productions here, despite the hardships of the pandemic, labor stoppages, and industry shifts. We are excited to honor them on June 16th at Gracie Mansion with the return of the ‘Made in NY’ Awards ceremony. Combined with the recent welcome expansions to the state film tax credit, our studio infrastructure, our incredible local talent base, and the work of our administration to make this a ‘City of Yes’ for film production, we think the future for this industry in New York City is bright.”
“NYC is the greatest city in the world. It’s also the greatest canvas in the world,” Aronofsky said.
Morgan added: “I am honored to receive this Made in NY award. I truly was made here, I love this city and I love giving back to it in any way that I can. And of course, Go NY Go.”
“I am beyond excited to be included in this year’s ‘Made in NY’ Awards,” Buteau said. “My show is a love letter to New York. New York is a beautiful character in every show and film, and it is so amazing and necessary to celebrate her.”
“I am so honored and grateful to be a working member of this brilliant community of New York Filmmakers,” Costas said. “I’m forever thankful for the opportunity to follow a career path which has informed and enriched my life in so many ways.”
O’Donnell added: “I’m honored by the recognition of the importance of the film industry to our great city and the role organized labor plays in its success. On behalf of the two thousand theatrical Teamsters I represent, I thank Mayor Adams & his Administration for supporting this vital industry.”
