The New York Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies has announced restructuring the organization in 2024 with sustainability at the forefront. This year, for the first time, the Bessies will welcome an inaugural board of directors. Members of the board include Dave Archuletta, Aziza A. Bowser, Esq., and Charles Vincent Burwell. Together, they will work to pursue independent nonprofit status for the Awards, as well as expand fundraising practices within the organization. In addition to incorporating as a 501(c)3, the board plans to build partnerships with mission-aligned organizations in order to further its impact in the community.

To focus resources on fundraising and restructuring efforts, The Bessies will pause on holding in-person events in 2024. While the annual Bessie Awards Ceremony, Angel Party, and Press Conference will be paused, the award selection and nomination process will continue. Artists nominated for Bessies in 2024 will be announced publicly in 2025, alongside the 2025 Bessies nominated artists. The Bessies Selection Committee continues to attend performances and nominate artistic work happening in the five boroughs without interruption.