About the 2009 Vendy Awards
- What are the Vendy Awards (aka The Vendys)?
- The Vendys are:
- An intense cook-off between the best sidewalks chefs in New York City for the Vendy Award trophy and the title of Vendy Award winner.
- One of New York City’s most beloved and widely anticipated food events, and its premier street food showcase.
- A festival of respect and gratitude for all vendors and everything they provide us-from your morning coffee (half-and-half, two sugars) to the $2 umbrella when you get caught in the thunderstorm.
- A fundraiser for the Street Vendor Project, a membership-based non-profit organization that stands up for vendors’ rights.
- When and Where are the Vendys?
- The Vendy Awards will take place on Saturday, September 26th, 2009 from 2pm to 7pm at the Queens Museum of Art, outdoors near the Unisphere in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. It’s easy to get there, as it’s exactly the same subway station as the Mets and the US Tennis Center (Mets/Willets Point on the 7 line). The museum is a 5 – 10 minute walk through the park, and we will run a trolley between the subway station and the museum. Bike parking will also be available. Subway and driving directions can be found here. Here’s a map:
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- The $200 Silver Donor package includes 2 tickets and your name on the invitation, program and website.
- The $500 Gold Donor package includes 4 tickets to the Vendy Awards, a listing on the invitation, program and website, an opportunity to meet the judges, and a photo of you with the Vendy winner and Vendy cup.
- The $1,000 Platinum Donor package includes 8 tickets, a listing on the invitation, program and website, an opportunity to meet the judges, your name announced at the podium during the awards ceremony, and a photo of you and the Vendy winner and Vendy cup.