Behind every Heinz Award is a story of a bold, curious and passionate risk-taker. For 30 years, we’ve recognized visionaries charting new paths toward a brighter, more hopeful future. Watch our anniversary video celebrating three decades of recipient impact ⬇️
The Heinz Awards
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Recognized outstanding contributions to the Arts, the Economy and the Environment (1993-2025).
About us
Established to honor the memory of U.S. Senator John Heinz, the Heinz Awards celebrated the belief that individuals have the power and the responsibility to create lasting, meaningful change. From 1993 to 2025, the Awards recognized 186 individuals and their contributions to the Arts, the Economy, the Environment, as well as other areas highlighted throughout the program’s history. The program was administered by the Heinz Family Foundation of Pittsburgh. “I believe what makes a society thrive are citizens determined to see shared ideals realized - realized not just for a select few, but as our pledge says, for all.” — Senator H. John Heinz III Check out the Heinz Awards website for information on three decades of winners.
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https://www.heinzawards.org/
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- Pittsburgh, PA
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- Awards, Arts, Economics, Environmental Science, Environmental Protection, Science, Visual Arts, Advocacy, Finance, Climate Solutions, Sustainability, and Performing Arts
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Congrats to artist and #HeinzAward winner Ralph Lemon on receiving ARTnews' 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award! Hear reflections on his indelible impact on the arts, including the ways “he’s been around for multiple generations of artists who are inspired by him.” https://lnkd.in/etdfhSUj
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Register for the Dec. 16 virtual presentation, “Navigating the Future of U.S. Healthcare” with #HeinzAward winner Don Berwick. Hosted by the HBSAB | HBS Association of Boston and CAP, the webinar will address “how individuals and families can prepare for changes in insurance affordability and access.” https://lnkd.in/eBm_Akzz
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The newest branch of the Hope Credit Union, led by #HeinzAward winner Bill Bynum, is now open! At the ribbon cutting, Bill spoke about serving the Jackson, MS community: “Whether it’s a rural town, whether it’s an intercity community, we know that people do better, we all do better, when people have the means to support their families and contribute to the economy.” https://lnkd.in/e5KqdaVu
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Register for this Dec. 11 webinar to hear #HeinzAward winner Jonathan Foley talk about Project Drawdown’s recent breakthroughs that inspire hope and action, including “the launch of the Drawdown Explorer, the world’s ultimate climate solutions platform, and SHIFT, your go-to guide for personal climate action.”
Join our special December webinar featuring Jonathan Foley to celebrate a year of breakthroughs, from the launch of the Drawdown Explorer and SHIFT, to transformative work sharing stories and engaging key stakeholders worldwide. Don't miss it! 🗓️ Dec 11 @2 PM EST. Register today! https://bit.ly/48wArPk
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Tomorrow, All Our Kin, Inc., founded by #HeinzAward winners Jessica Sager and Janna Wagner, is hosting a virtual info session about their Train-the-Trainer Business Series, which is tailored for organizations that want to “empower family child care educators with essential business skills.”
Are you ready to equip family child care educators with the tools they need to build strong, sustainable programs? All Our Kin’s upcoming Business Series Train-the-Trainer (BTTT) is designed for organizations and agencies that want to bring our Business Series to their communities. Join us on December 9 at 3:00 PM ET for an info session that covers what the training includes and what educators gain. You will also hear directly from a Business Series graduate and a trainer who completed the BTTT and now leads the course locally. Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/eBbeKyse #FamilyChildCare #EarlyChildhoodEducation #ChildCareProviders #WorkforceDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment #BusinessTraining #CommunityImpact #ECE #NonprofitLeaders #StateAgencies #SmallBusinessSupport
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#HeinzAward winner Elizabeth Kolbert was a guest on The Daily Show to talk with Jon Stewart about her latest book, "Life on a Little-Known Planet: Dispatches from a Changing World" https://lnkd.in/e8g_W7QJ
Elizabeth Kolbert - The Climate Crisis & “Life on a Little-Known Planet" | The Daily Show
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In her opinion piece for the Anchorage Daily News, Linda Behnken (#HeinzAward winner and director of the Alaska Longline Fishermen's Association) makes her case: "Don’t trade salmon wealth for timber pennies" https://lnkd.in/e79f5JNK
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Research conducted by #HeinzAward winner Sherri Mason comparing water samples taken from Lake Erie in 2014 and 2024 showed a dramatic rise in plastic pollution. Read about her findings: https://lnkd.in/ejG-TtGH
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Read #HeinzAward winner Byron Auguste's introduction to “Story Unfold,” the next iteration of Opportunity@Work's "Tear the Paper Ceiling campaign." https://lnkd.in/es4kphjV