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Last week we gathered to celebrate this year’s incredible recipients — and to honor 30 years of the #HeinzAwards. Cheers to the 2025 honorees who move us toward a more just, creative and sustainable future! Read about them: heinzawards.org/recipients
@sarabronin.bsky.social @ceejhaction.bsky.social
@sarabronin.bsky.social @ceejhaction.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Last week we gathered to celebrate this year’s incredible recipients — and to honor 30 years of the #HeinzAwards. Cheers to the 2025 honorees who move us toward a more just, creative and sustainable future! Read about them: heinzawards.org/recipients
@sarabronin.bsky.social @ceejhaction.bsky.social
@sarabronin.bsky.social @ceejhaction.bsky.social
A member of the Seneca Nation, Marie Watt draws on Haudenosaunee traditions to create work that celebrates intergenerational connection, and helps carry collective memory forward into the future. Learn about her #HeinzAward -winning work: bit.ly/4fZS9xZ
October 17, 2025 at 5:55 PM
A member of the Seneca Nation, Marie Watt draws on Haudenosaunee traditions to create work that celebrates intergenerational connection, and helps carry collective memory forward into the future. Learn about her #HeinzAward -winning work: bit.ly/4fZS9xZ
Jennifer Packer’s work invites sustained contemplation. She uses linework, color and dissolution to portray subjects with tenderness and depth — allowing them to emerge and recede, to have privacy and autonomy. Learn about her #HeinzAward -winning work: bit.ly/4mCINLd
October 17, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Jennifer Packer’s work invites sustained contemplation. She uses linework, color and dissolution to portray subjects with tenderness and depth — allowing them to emerge and recede, to have privacy and autonomy. Learn about her #HeinzAward -winning work: bit.ly/4mCINLd
Dr. Sacoby Wilson’s work confronts the health burdens faced by residents of neighborhoods located closest to polluting facilities — disproportionately low-income, Indigenous and communities of color. Learn more about his #HeinzAward -winning work: bit.ly/4g2k8gC
October 16, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Dr. Sacoby Wilson’s work confronts the health burdens faced by residents of neighborhoods located closest to polluting facilities — disproportionately low-income, Indigenous and communities of color. Learn more about his #HeinzAward -winning work: bit.ly/4g2k8gC
One-third of food in the U.S. goes uneaten. It’s why Dana Gunders of @refed.bsky.social is dedicated to raising awareness and shaping solutions to food waste and its impact on climate change. Learn more about Dana’s #HeinzAward-winning work: bit.ly/3HV2qis
October 16, 2025 at 5:31 PM
One-third of food in the U.S. goes uneaten. It’s why Dana Gunders of @refed.bsky.social is dedicated to raising awareness and shaping solutions to food waste and its impact on climate change. Learn more about Dana’s #HeinzAward-winning work: bit.ly/3HV2qis
@sarabronin.bsky.social knows zoning can shape communities. That’s why her work aims to make zoning data accessible, equipping people with tools to get involved in the rules that shape their neighborhoods. Learn why she’s a #HeinzAward winner: bit.ly/4lUNHCb
October 15, 2025 at 7:54 PM
@sarabronin.bsky.social knows zoning can shape communities. That’s why her work aims to make zoning data accessible, equipping people with tools to get involved in the rules that shape their neighborhoods. Learn why she’s a #HeinzAward winner: bit.ly/4lUNHCb
Byron Auguste is rewiring the labor market to recognize the value and potential of STARs — workers Skilled Through Alternative Routes rather than a bachelor’s degree. Learn more about why he’s a recipient of a #HeinzAward for the Economy: bit.ly/46aKVUx
October 15, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Byron Auguste is rewiring the labor market to recognize the value and potential of STARs — workers Skilled Through Alternative Routes rather than a bachelor’s degree. Learn more about why he’s a recipient of a #HeinzAward for the Economy: bit.ly/46aKVUx
The stories told by Jennifer Packer’s art unfold gradually, inviting sustained contemplation. Her narratives hold space for complexity, reflection and the dignity of life.
She’s a recipient of a 30th #HeinzAward for the Arts. 🏆
#HeinzAwards30 #JenniferPacker
bit.ly/4mCINLd
She’s a recipient of a 30th #HeinzAward for the Arts. 🏆
#HeinzAwards30 #JenniferPacker
bit.ly/4mCINLd
September 30, 2025 at 7:52 PM
The stories told by Jennifer Packer’s art unfold gradually, inviting sustained contemplation. Her narratives hold space for complexity, reflection and the dignity of life.
She’s a recipient of a 30th #HeinzAward for the Arts. 🏆
#HeinzAwards30 #JenniferPacker
bit.ly/4mCINLd
She’s a recipient of a 30th #HeinzAward for the Arts. 🏆
#HeinzAwards30 #JenniferPacker
bit.ly/4mCINLd
Sacoby Wilson of @ceejhaction.bsky.social works to uncover environmental harm and achieve justice — combining scholarship, science and engagement to address disparities in the impact of pollution.
He’s a recipient of a 30th #HeinzAward for the Environment 🏆#HeinzAwards30
bit.ly/4g2k8gC
He’s a recipient of a 30th #HeinzAward for the Environment 🏆#HeinzAwards30
bit.ly/4g2k8gC
September 30, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Sacoby Wilson of @ceejhaction.bsky.social works to uncover environmental harm and achieve justice — combining scholarship, science and engagement to address disparities in the impact of pollution.
He’s a recipient of a 30th #HeinzAward for the Environment 🏆#HeinzAwards30
bit.ly/4g2k8gC
He’s a recipient of a 30th #HeinzAward for the Environment 🏆#HeinzAwards30
bit.ly/4g2k8gC
@sarabronin.bsky.social is exposing how zoning laws and policies shape who gets to live where and why — and giving communities the information and tools they need to push for change.
She’s a recipient of a 30th #HeinzAward for the Economy. 🏆 #HeinzAwards30
bit.ly/4lUNHCb
She’s a recipient of a 30th #HeinzAward for the Economy. 🏆 #HeinzAwards30
bit.ly/4lUNHCb
September 29, 2025 at 7:59 PM
@sarabronin.bsky.social is exposing how zoning laws and policies shape who gets to live where and why — and giving communities the information and tools they need to push for change.
She’s a recipient of a 30th #HeinzAward for the Economy. 🏆 #HeinzAwards30
bit.ly/4lUNHCb
She’s a recipient of a 30th #HeinzAward for the Economy. 🏆 #HeinzAwards30
bit.ly/4lUNHCb
Through her printmaking, sculpture and textile work, Marie Watt honors her Indigenous traditions, carries collective memory forward and tells a shared human story.
She’s a recipient of a 30th #HeinzAward for the Arts. 🏆
#HeinzAwards30 #MarieWatt
bit.ly/4fZS9xZ
She’s a recipient of a 30th #HeinzAward for the Arts. 🏆
#HeinzAwards30 #MarieWatt
bit.ly/4fZS9xZ
September 29, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Through her printmaking, sculpture and textile work, Marie Watt honors her Indigenous traditions, carries collective memory forward and tells a shared human story.
She’s a recipient of a 30th #HeinzAward for the Arts. 🏆
#HeinzAwards30 #MarieWatt
bit.ly/4fZS9xZ
She’s a recipient of a 30th #HeinzAward for the Arts. 🏆
#HeinzAwards30 #MarieWatt
bit.ly/4fZS9xZ
Dana Gunders of @refed.bsky.social works with food businesses, farmers, policymakers, researchers and funders to tackle the systemic problem of food waste in the U.S. at every level.
She’s a recipient of a 30th #HeinzAward for the Environment. 🏆 #HeinzAwards30
bit.ly/3HV2qis
She’s a recipient of a 30th #HeinzAward for the Environment. 🏆 #HeinzAwards30
bit.ly/3HV2qis
September 25, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Dana Gunders of @refed.bsky.social works with food businesses, farmers, policymakers, researchers and funders to tackle the systemic problem of food waste in the U.S. at every level.
She’s a recipient of a 30th #HeinzAward for the Environment. 🏆 #HeinzAwards30
bit.ly/3HV2qis
She’s a recipient of a 30th #HeinzAward for the Environment. 🏆 #HeinzAwards30
bit.ly/3HV2qis
Byron Auguste is fighting for the U.S. labor market to recognize the skills, value and potential of skilled workers without college degrees, breaking down barriers to employment.
He’s a recipient of a 30th #HeinzAward for the Economy. 🏆 #HeinzAwards30 bit.ly/46aKVUx
He’s a recipient of a 30th #HeinzAward for the Economy. 🏆 #HeinzAwards30 bit.ly/46aKVUx
September 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Byron Auguste is fighting for the U.S. labor market to recognize the skills, value and potential of skilled workers without college degrees, breaking down barriers to employment.
He’s a recipient of a 30th #HeinzAward for the Economy. 🏆 #HeinzAwards30 bit.ly/46aKVUx
He’s a recipient of a 30th #HeinzAward for the Economy. 🏆 #HeinzAwards30 bit.ly/46aKVUx
We proudly present Sacoby Wilson @ceejhaction.bsky.social with a 30th annual #HeinzAward for the Environment.
His work exposes the disproportionate impact of pollution on people of color and low-income communities — and gives them the tools to fight back.
bit.ly/4g2k8gC
#HeinzAwards30
His work exposes the disproportionate impact of pollution on people of color and low-income communities — and gives them the tools to fight back.
bit.ly/4g2k8gC
#HeinzAwards30
September 24, 2025 at 6:16 PM
We proudly present Sacoby Wilson @ceejhaction.bsky.social with a 30th annual #HeinzAward for the Environment.
His work exposes the disproportionate impact of pollution on people of color and low-income communities — and gives them the tools to fight back.
bit.ly/4g2k8gC
#HeinzAwards30
His work exposes the disproportionate impact of pollution on people of color and low-income communities — and gives them the tools to fight back.
bit.ly/4g2k8gC
#HeinzAwards30
Meet @sarabronin.bsky.social, 2025 #HeinzAward recipient for the Economy! She is making zoning data open and accessible — giving people the tools to shape more equitable and well-designed communities.
Learn more about her work: bit.ly/4lUNHCb
#HeinzAwards30
Learn more about her work: bit.ly/4lUNHCb
#HeinzAwards30
September 23, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Meet @sarabronin.bsky.social, 2025 #HeinzAward recipient for the Economy! She is making zoning data open and accessible — giving people the tools to shape more equitable and well-designed communities.
Learn more about her work: bit.ly/4lUNHCb
#HeinzAwards30
Learn more about her work: bit.ly/4lUNHCb
#HeinzAwards30
Congratulations to Marie Watt, recipient of a #HeinzAward for the Arts.
Her work in textiles, printmaking and sculpture explores Indigenous knowledge, cultural intersections and the rich tapestry of shared human stories.
Read more about her: bit.ly/4fZS9xZ
#HeinzAwards30 #MarieWatt
Her work in textiles, printmaking and sculpture explores Indigenous knowledge, cultural intersections and the rich tapestry of shared human stories.
Read more about her: bit.ly/4fZS9xZ
#HeinzAwards30 #MarieWatt
September 23, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Congratulations to Marie Watt, recipient of a #HeinzAward for the Arts.
Her work in textiles, printmaking and sculpture explores Indigenous knowledge, cultural intersections and the rich tapestry of shared human stories.
Read more about her: bit.ly/4fZS9xZ
#HeinzAwards30 #MarieWatt
Her work in textiles, printmaking and sculpture explores Indigenous knowledge, cultural intersections and the rich tapestry of shared human stories.
Read more about her: bit.ly/4fZS9xZ
#HeinzAwards30 #MarieWatt
We are thrilled to honor Dana Gunders with a 30th annual #HeinzAward for the Environment.
Dana has dedicated her career — most recently with @refed.bsky.social — to tackling food waste and shaping policy so food reaches people, not landfills.
bit.ly/3HV2qis
#HeinzAwards30
Dana has dedicated her career — most recently with @refed.bsky.social — to tackling food waste and shaping policy so food reaches people, not landfills.
bit.ly/3HV2qis
#HeinzAwards30
September 22, 2025 at 5:48 PM
We are thrilled to honor Dana Gunders with a 30th annual #HeinzAward for the Environment.
Dana has dedicated her career — most recently with @refed.bsky.social — to tackling food waste and shaping policy so food reaches people, not landfills.
bit.ly/3HV2qis
#HeinzAwards30
Dana has dedicated her career — most recently with @refed.bsky.social — to tackling food waste and shaping policy so food reaches people, not landfills.
bit.ly/3HV2qis
#HeinzAwards30
We are honored to present Byron Auguste with a 30th #HeinzAward for the Economy. His work is helping to open up career pathways for skilled workers without college degrees, who are too often overlooked by traditional hiring. bit.ly/46aKVUx #HeinzAwards30
September 22, 2025 at 2:45 PM
We are honored to present Byron Auguste with a 30th #HeinzAward for the Economy. His work is helping to open up career pathways for skilled workers without college degrees, who are too often overlooked by traditional hiring. bit.ly/46aKVUx #HeinzAwards30
Meet the 2025 Heinz Award winners for the Arts: Jennifer Packer and Marie Watt.
Jennifer’s portraits and still lifes are marked by tenderness, depth and quiet reflection. Marie’s community-driven printmaking, textiles and sculptures draw on Indigenous knowledge and cultural traditions.
Jennifer’s portraits and still lifes are marked by tenderness, depth and quiet reflection. Marie’s community-driven printmaking, textiles and sculptures draw on Indigenous knowledge and cultural traditions.
September 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Meet the 2025 Heinz Award winners for the Arts: Jennifer Packer and Marie Watt.
Jennifer’s portraits and still lifes are marked by tenderness, depth and quiet reflection. Marie’s community-driven printmaking, textiles and sculptures draw on Indigenous knowledge and cultural traditions.
Jennifer’s portraits and still lifes are marked by tenderness, depth and quiet reflection. Marie’s community-driven printmaking, textiles and sculptures draw on Indigenous knowledge and cultural traditions.
We’re celebrating Dana Gunders @refed.bsky.social & Sacoby Wilson @ceejhaction.bsky.social & @theejlab.bsky.social — with the #HeinzAward for the Environment. Dana catalyzes awareness & action to reduce food waste. Dr. Wilson exposes how pollution harms people of color & low-income communities.
September 18, 2025 at 8:09 PM
We’re celebrating Dana Gunders @refed.bsky.social & Sacoby Wilson @ceejhaction.bsky.social & @theejlab.bsky.social — with the #HeinzAward for the Environment. Dana catalyzes awareness & action to reduce food waste. Dr. Wilson exposes how pollution harms people of color & low-income communities.
We’re honored to recognize Byron Auguste and @sarabronin.bsky.social with the 30th #HeinzAward for the Economy. 🏆
Byron is rewiring the labor market to recognize the value of skilled workers without college degrees.
Sara is spotlighting how zoning laws and policies shape our communities.
Byron is rewiring the labor market to recognize the value of skilled workers without college degrees.
Sara is spotlighting how zoning laws and policies shape our communities.
September 17, 2025 at 2:21 PM
We’re honored to recognize Byron Auguste and @sarabronin.bsky.social with the 30th #HeinzAward for the Economy. 🏆
Byron is rewiring the labor market to recognize the value of skilled workers without college degrees.
Sara is spotlighting how zoning laws and policies shape our communities.
Byron is rewiring the labor market to recognize the value of skilled workers without college degrees.
Sara is spotlighting how zoning laws and policies shape our communities.
We’re excited to share this year’s #HeinzAward recipients — six remarkable leaders in the Arts, the Economy and the Environment:
🏆Arts: Jennifer Packer, Marie Watt
🏆Economy: Byron Auguste, @sarabronin.bsky.social
🏆Environment: Dana Gunders, Sacoby Wilson
🏆Arts: Jennifer Packer, Marie Watt
🏆Economy: Byron Auguste, @sarabronin.bsky.social
🏆Environment: Dana Gunders, Sacoby Wilson
September 16, 2025 at 3:13 PM
We’re excited to share this year’s #HeinzAward recipients — six remarkable leaders in the Arts, the Economy and the Environment:
🏆Arts: Jennifer Packer, Marie Watt
🏆Economy: Byron Auguste, @sarabronin.bsky.social
🏆Environment: Dana Gunders, Sacoby Wilson
🏆Arts: Jennifer Packer, Marie Watt
🏆Economy: Byron Auguste, @sarabronin.bsky.social
🏆Environment: Dana Gunders, Sacoby Wilson
On Sep. 2, #HeinzAward winner vanessa german will open a solo show of artworks focused on "selflessness, love, and the alignment of heart and mind" at the Rowan University Art Gallery. https://sites.rowan.edu/artgallery/exhibitions/vanessa-german-breathe-from-the-diaphragm.html
August 20, 2025 at 1:44 PM
On Sep. 2, #HeinzAward winner vanessa german will open a solo show of artworks focused on "selflessness, love, and the alignment of heart and mind" at the Rowan University Art Gallery. https://sites.rowan.edu/artgallery/exhibitions/vanessa-german-breathe-from-the-diaphragm.html
Coming to the Houston Center for Cont. Craft this Sep. is ceramic artist & #HeinzAward winner Roberto Lugo's 1st solo show in TX, "Pigeon Crib: Houston Edition." The exhibition will feature the latest examples of the ways he "metabolizes and samples visual culture." crafthouston.org/exhibition/r...
August 18, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Coming to the Houston Center for Cont. Craft this Sep. is ceramic artist & #HeinzAward winner Roberto Lugo's 1st solo show in TX, "Pigeon Crib: Houston Edition." The exhibition will feature the latest examples of the ways he "metabolizes and samples visual culture." crafthouston.org/exhibition/r...
In honor of the late Aaron Beck, #HeinzAward winner and “father of cognitive therapy,” the Beck Institute named today, his birthday, #AaronTBeckDay. In remembrance, a long-time friend shared "10 Lessons Learned from Dr. Aaron T. Beck":
July 18, 2025 at 5:28 PM
In honor of the late Aaron Beck, #HeinzAward winner and “father of cognitive therapy,” the Beck Institute named today, his birthday, #AaronTBeckDay. In remembrance, a long-time friend shared "10 Lessons Learned from Dr. Aaron T. Beck":