The Groundbreaker Awards | April 14, 2026 | Cipriani 25 Broadway

6:00 PM | Cocktail Reception & Silent Art Auction

7:00 PM | Awards Dinner & Live Auction

Tickets, Tables & Sponsorships

We sincerely hope you can join us as a supporter at the benefit by purchasing a ticket, table, or sponsorship. Event sponsorships start at $15,000, tables of 10 start at $12,500, and individual tickets are priced at $1,250.

Since 2013, The Groundbreaker Awards has annually gathered luminaries from across home and design, entertainment, philanthropy and business to laud the philanthropic achievements of truly exceptional individuals. Whether in league with Housing Works’ mission to provide healthcare and housing for all, or on behalf of other humanitarian causes, Groundbreaker Awards’ honorees are potent change agents working toward the public good.

We are pleased to announce 2026 honorees, President, Executive Creative Director—AE & Aerie, Jennifer Foyle; Fashion Designer, Christian Siriano; and Artist and Educator, Nari Ward.

This year's program will feature an awards dinner, a silent art auction, and a live auction among other signature activations. The silent art auction will be available to bid online on Artsy beginning March 31.

All proceeds support Housing Works’ lifesaving healthcare, housing, justice initiatives, and wraparound services provided annually to thousands of vulnerable New Yorkers.

Click here for information on making an impact as a sponsor.

For additional inquiries, contact Andy DiBella at a.dibella@housingworks.org.