Honorees

Dr. W. Scott Melvin
The Sustainer’s Award
Dr. W. Scott Melvin is a visionary leader whose extraordinary commitment to providing innovative and accessible surgical care, particularly to underserved communities in the Bronx, has transformed countless lives. He is Vice Chairman for Clinical Affairs, Division Chief of General Surgery, and Director of Advanced GI Surgery at Montefiore Einstein, specializing in gastrointestinal diseases, esophageal disorders, GERD, gallstones, and GI cancer.
Dr. W. Scott Melvin embodies The Family Center’s mission of uplifting at-risk individuals and families. A steadfast supporter since 2015 and a valued member of our Board of Directors since 2019, his unwavering commitment to our mission is reflected in his advocacy and meaningful contributions. We are honored to recognize his profound impact on advancing health equity and building stronger, healthier communities.

BTQ Financial
The Founder’s Award
BTQ Financial is a mission-driven financial management firm dedicated to empowering nonprofits with transparent, cost-effective, and comprehensive financial services. For nearly two decades, BTQ has been an invaluable partner to The Family Center, enabling us to focus on our core mission of serving vulnerable communities. Since 2006, we have relied on BTQ as our trusted outsourced fiscal partner, benefiting from their unparalleled expertise and unwavering commitment to operational excellence.
BTQ’s support extends far beyond financial management. As proud sponsors of our annual Spring Soirée since 2015, they continue to demonstrate their deep and enduring commitment to The Family Center’s mission. This nearly 20-year partnership has not only strengthened our organization, but it has also elevated our capacity to deliver essential services to those who need them most.
BTQ's dedication to collaboration underscores their pivotal role in helping nonprofits like ours thrive. We are deeply grateful for their partnership and shared commitment to making a lasting difference in our community.

Davidson Kempner Capital Management
The Advocate’s Award
Davidson Kempner Capital Management is a global investment management firm with over 40 years of experience and a focus on fundamental investing with a multi-strategy approach. The Firm has over 500 employees and seven offices across the globe.
As a firm, Davidson Kempner is committed to giving back to charitable organizations and driving impact in communities. Davidson Kempner’s partnership with The Family Center began in 2018, when Vikram Shankar joined our Board of Directors. Since then, the Firm has supported our annual toy drive, brightening the holidays for hundreds of families, as well as our Spring Soirée.
In 2022, Davidson Kempner became a major sponsor of the Spring Soirée, reinforcing their commitment to empowering individuals, children and families in crisis through life-changing services. Their partnership is essential to advancing our mission and strengthening the communities we serve.