Pictured above are (from left) auctioneer David Reynolds; Linda Davila, chairperson of the NYIT Board of Trustees; Martini; Lynch; President Guiliano; and Richard Elia, president and publisher of Quarterly Review of Wines.

NYIT raised more than $375,000 at its annual Gold Coast Classic to support student scholarships and academic programs. This year's event, held in conjunction with Quarterly Review of Wines at New York City's Ritz Carlton-Battery Park on May 5, featured presentations of Professional Excellence Awards to honorees Barbara Lynch, chef and CEO of Barbara Lynch Gruppo, and Michael Martini, master winemaker of Louis M. Martini Winery, in recognition of their food and wine industry accomplishments.

Student speaker and mechanical engineering major Christopher Jewth told guests how grants and scholarships have given him the chance to further his education at NYIT.  "I am proud to say that I was smart enough to take part in many of NYIT's amazing opportunities that have allowed me to explore my intellectual interests and understand the world," said Jewth, who has participated in international academic conferences and service projects. 

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