At Big Apple Greeter’s recent 18th anniversary recognition breakfast, city Comptroller John Liu was presented with the organization’s Public Service Award.

“As someone who has served under two mayoral and two gubernatorial administrations, I am proud to be presenting Big Apple Greeter’s Public Service Award to such a distinguished honoree as NYC Comptroller John Liu,” Red Apple Group Director of Government Affairs, Counsel to John Catsimatidis and Big Apple Greeter Board of Directors Member Vince Tabone declared. Liu in turn wowed the Big Apple Greeter crowd with his self-deprecating wit and charm and commitment to the Big Apple Greeter’s mission.

Big Apple Greeter is a free public service that helps visitors discover New York City’s ethnically and culturally diverse neighborhoods through the eyes of those who know it best–real New Yorkers. Since its start in 1992, Big Apple Greeter has welcomed more than 88,000 visitors from all 50 states and 124 countries, with visits conducted in 22 languages. Big Apple Greeter is proud to partner with NYC & Company, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the Make A Wish Foundation® of Metro New York, Inc, and is associated with The Global Greeter Network.