The Groundbreaker Awards
The Groundbreaker Awards
A night to celebrate Housing Works and the changemakers supporting our lifesaving efforts to provide housing and healthcare for all
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On April 14, 2026, we celebrated the 13th edition of The Groundbreaker Awards, Housing Works' annual gala. Since 2013, The Groundbreaker Awards has gathered luminaries from across home and design, entertainment, philanthropy and business to laud the philanthropic achievements of truly exceptional individuals. This year, we celebrated three groundbreaking honorees for being leaders in their fields and changemakers supporting our mission to provide housing and healthcare for all: President, Executive Creative Director—AE & Aerie, Jennifer Foyle; Fashion Designer, Christian Siriano; and Artist and Educator, Nari Ward.
The evening raised an impressive $1 million for Housing Works' lifesaving healthcare, housing, justice initiatives, and wraparound services provided annually to thousands of vulnerable New Yorkers. We extend a heartfelt thank you to each attendee and to our healing community for their continued support of our mission.
Take a look at highlights from Housing Works' annual celebration!
Click here to view the photo gallery from The 2026 Groundbreaker Awards.
Click here to watch Jennifer Foyle's acceptance speech.
Click here to watch Christian Siriano's acceptance speech
Click here to watch Nari Ward's acceptance speech.
