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· Sep 16
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
Register for Climate Central’s Nov. 19 webinar, “Toxic Tides: Hazardous Facilities and Worsening Coastal Floods Put U.S. Communities at Risk.” Leading voices on the panel include 2025 #HeinzAward winner Sacoby Wilson. www.climatecentral.org/webinar/toxi...
Toxic Tides: Hazardous Facilities and Worsening Coastal Floods Put U.S. Communities at Risk | Climate Central
Climate Central bridges the scientific community and the public, providing clear information to help people make sound decisions about the climate.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Register for Climate Central’s Nov. 19 webinar, “Toxic Tides: Hazardous Facilities and Worsening Coastal Floods Put U.S. Communities at Risk.” Leading voices on the panel include 2025 #HeinzAward winner Sacoby Wilson. www.climatecentral.org/webinar/toxi...
In his opinion piece for @euractiv.com, #HeinzAward winner Dr. Enric Sala writes about "the hidden deforestation beneath the waves" 👇 www.euractiv.com/opinion/the-...
The hidden deforestation beneath the waves | Euractiv
Tackling the carbon emissions of bottom trawling is a fast and effective way to forestall climate change while protecting our precious marine ecosystems. But despite the minimal returns, governments a...
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November 12, 2025 at 7:59 PM
In his opinion piece for @euractiv.com, #HeinzAward winner Dr. Enric Sala writes about "the hidden deforestation beneath the waves" 👇 www.euractiv.com/opinion/the-...
#HeinzAward winner Dave Eggers' latest book, Contrapposto—"a sweeping novel about friendship, love, and the lifelong pursuit of art"—hits shelves Jun. 9, 2026. But don’t wait! It’s available for preorder now: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/768682...
Contrapposto by Dave Eggers: 9780593803509 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
A sweeping novel about friendship, love, and the lifelong pursuit of art from Dave Eggers, the award-winning, bestselling author of The Circle, Hologram for the King, and The Eyes & the Impossible...
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November 11, 2025 at 5:13 PM
#HeinzAward winner Dave Eggers' latest book, Contrapposto—"a sweeping novel about friendship, love, and the lifelong pursuit of art"—hits shelves Jun. 9, 2026. But don’t wait! It’s available for preorder now: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/768682...
Congrats to #HeinzAward winner @globalecoguy.bsky.social on receiving @climateone.org's 2025 Stephen H. Schneider Award for Outstanding Climate Science Communication! 👏https://drawdown.org/news/climate-one-honors-jonathan-foley-phd-with-schneider-award-for-climate-communication\
Climate One honors Jonathan Foley, Ph.D., with Schneider Award for climate communication
Award recognizes scientists who go above and beyond in their efforts to communicate climate change
https://drawdown.org/news/climate-one-honors-jonathan-foley-phd-with-schneider-award-for-climate-communication\
November 7, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Congrats to #HeinzAward winner @globalecoguy.bsky.social on receiving @climateone.org's 2025 Stephen H. Schneider Award for Outstanding Climate Science Communication! 👏https://drawdown.org/news/climate-one-honors-jonathan-foley-phd-with-schneider-award-for-climate-communication\
Congrats to #HeinzAward winner @katybkoz.bsky.social on being elected to @nam.edu for "her research on health policy and health system features that impact maternal and child health outcomes and access to perinatal health care …"!
nam.edu/news-and-ins...
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National Academy of Medicine Elects 100 New Members - NAM
The National Academy of Medicine has announced 100 new members for the Class of 2025.
nam.edu
November 3, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Congrats to #HeinzAward winner @katybkoz.bsky.social on being elected to @nam.edu for "her research on health policy and health system features that impact maternal and child health outcomes and access to perinatal health care …"!
nam.edu/news-and-ins...
nam.edu/news-and-ins...
In his interview for Seen (a journal by BlackStar Film Festival), multidisciplinary artist and #HeinzAward winner Sanford Biggers describes “drifting between music and visual art as part of his artistic rhythm.” Learn more about his creative process: www.blackstarfest.org/seen/read/is...
Studio Visit: Sanford Biggers - BlackStar
A studio visit with artist Sanford Biggers, by Akili Z. Davis.
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October 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM
In his interview for Seen (a journal by BlackStar Film Festival), multidisciplinary artist and #HeinzAward winner Sanford Biggers describes “drifting between music and visual art as part of his artistic rhythm.” Learn more about his creative process: www.blackstarfest.org/seen/read/is...
Mark your calendars for Dec. 14, when artist and #HeinzAward winner Ann Hamilton will open "still and moving • the tactile image," a solo exhibition of past works and new creations at the Cleveland Museum of Art. www.clevelandart.org/exhibitions/...
Ann Hamilton: still and moving • the tactile image | Cleveland Museum of Art
This exhibition juxtaposes past works with new creations, including some related to the museum and its collections. Explored in all this work is the relationship between touch, sight, and language. Ha...
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October 29, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Mark your calendars for Dec. 14, when artist and #HeinzAward winner Ann Hamilton will open "still and moving • the tactile image," a solo exhibition of past works and new creations at the Cleveland Museum of Art. www.clevelandart.org/exhibitions/...
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
The Daily Illini reports how Engineers Without Borders, founded by #HeinzAward winner Bernard Amadei, is "pushing the boundaries of how far innovation can take" engineering students, "both metaphorically and geographically."
dailyillini.com/life_and_cul...
dailyillini.com/life_and_cul...
Engineers Without Borders fuels international change - The Daily Illini
Members of the University's Engineers Without Borders chapter are pushing the boundaries of international development.
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October 28, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The Daily Illini reports how Engineers Without Borders, founded by #HeinzAward winner Bernard Amadei, is "pushing the boundaries of how far innovation can take" engineering students, "both metaphorically and geographically."
dailyillini.com/life_and_cul...
dailyillini.com/life_and_cul...
#HeinzAward Dave Eggers has assembled a team of art professionals to overhaul the art school model to be accessible, collaborative and community-driven. Read his origin story of Art + Water, the new arts nonprofit coming to SF's Pier 29 in 2026: www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/the...
The Story of Art + Water
For fifteen years or so, I’d been kicking around the idea of resurrecting the artist-apprentice model that reigned in the art world for hundreds of...
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October 27, 2025 at 6:29 PM
#HeinzAward Dave Eggers has assembled a team of art professionals to overhaul the art school model to be accessible, collaborative and community-driven. Read his origin story of Art + Water, the new arts nonprofit coming to SF's Pier 29 in 2026: www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/the...
#HeinzAward winner @rhettayersbutler.bsky.social invites you to join a free virtual panel discussion on Oct. 29 centered on "how optimism can be a catalyst for environmental action." Register now to get a dose of renewed conviction: give.rainforest-alliance.org/event/beneat...
Beneath the Canopy - Regenerating Hope: The Power of Optimism in Conservation
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October 27, 2025 at 4:39 PM
#HeinzAward winner @rhettayersbutler.bsky.social invites you to join a free virtual panel discussion on Oct. 29 centered on "how optimism can be a catalyst for environmental action." Register now to get a dose of renewed conviction: give.rainforest-alliance.org/event/beneat...
Curious about Outdoor Afro's Volunteer Leadership Program? The org, led by #HeinzAward winner Rue Mapp, depends on volunteers to play vital roles in realizing its mission. Read a volunteer leader's account with the program and how to get involved yourself: outdoorafro.org/2025/02/outd...
Outdoor Afro Volunteer Leader Spotlight: Meet Dr. Wednesday Jones – outdoorafro.org
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October 27, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Curious about Outdoor Afro's Volunteer Leadership Program? The org, led by #HeinzAward winner Rue Mapp, depends on volunteers to play vital roles in realizing its mission. Read a volunteer leader's account with the program and how to get involved yourself: outdoorafro.org/2025/02/outd...
. @mongabay.com, led by #HeinzAward winner @rhettayersbutler.bsky.social, is expanding their team and hiring for multiple positions, including Contributing Editor, Oceans; Engagement Editor; and Wire Reporter. Learn about the opportunities: mongabay.org/opportunitie...
Jobs & Fellowships - Environmental Journalism and Education
At the heart of Mongabay are the reporters, editors, videographers, translators, and designers who carry out the editorial work featured on each of Mongabay’s websites. Mongabay’s role as a publisher ...
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October 24, 2025 at 8:01 PM
. @mongabay.com, led by #HeinzAward winner @rhettayersbutler.bsky.social, is expanding their team and hiring for multiple positions, including Contributing Editor, Oceans; Engagement Editor; and Wire Reporter. Learn about the opportunities: mongabay.org/opportunitie...
. @projectdrawdown.bsky.social, led by #HeinzAward winner @globalecoguy.bsky.social, is looking for a Program Manager to "contribute to truly ambitious climate work - with the potential to help inform and/or influence billions of dollars of climate funding." 👇
We're hiring! Project Drawdown seeks a climate science professional with world-class project management skills to serve as Program Manager for a new initiative. FT and remote position. Learn more and apply today at: drawdown.org/careers/prog...
Program Manager, Global Strategic Partnerships
Our mission is to help the world reach “Drawdown" as quickly, safely, and equitably as possible.
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October 24, 2025 at 7:24 PM
. @projectdrawdown.bsky.social, led by #HeinzAward winner @globalecoguy.bsky.social, is looking for a Program Manager to "contribute to truly ambitious climate work - with the potential to help inform and/or influence billions of dollars of climate funding." 👇
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
This Fri., 10/18, #HeinzAward winner Jennifer Packer will open her latest solo exhibition, "Dead Letter," at Sikkema Malloy Jenkins in New York. Get there by Dec. 13 to see the new body of work. https://www.smjny.com/ex20251018jenniferpacker
JENNIFER PACKER | Dead Letter — Sikkema Malloy Jenkins
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October 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
This Fri., 10/18, #HeinzAward winner Jennifer Packer will open her latest solo exhibition, "Dead Letter," at Sikkema Malloy Jenkins in New York. Get there by Dec. 13 to see the new body of work. https://www.smjny.com/ex20251018jenniferpacker
On Oct. 27, @virginiatech.bsky.social alumnus & #HeinzAward winner Joseph DeSimone will return to campus to deliver the university's J. Mark Sowers Distinguished Lecture. Register for the free lecture titled, "Lessons from the Lab and the Boardroom." news.vt.edu/articles/202...
Thinker, inventor, mentor to speak at College of Science J. Mark Sowers Distinguished Lecture Series
Alumnus Joseph DeSimone, distinguished researcher, inventor, teacher, and mentor, will speak on Monday, Oct. 27.
news.vt.edu
October 14, 2025 at 7:29 PM
On Oct. 27, @virginiatech.bsky.social alumnus & #HeinzAward winner Joseph DeSimone will return to campus to deliver the university's J. Mark Sowers Distinguished Lecture. Register for the free lecture titled, "Lessons from the Lab and the Boardroom." news.vt.edu/articles/202...
Congrats to #HeinzAward Tanya Aguiñiga for being honored as a 2025 HOLA! Latina Powerhouse in Creative Forces for "her career and activism as an artist."
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Tanya Aguiñiga
Tanya Aguiñiga was honored as a 2025 ¡HOLA! Latina Powerhouse in Creative Forces, celebrating her career and activism as an artist
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October 14, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Congrats to #HeinzAward Tanya Aguiñiga for being honored as a 2025 HOLA! Latina Powerhouse in Creative Forces for "her career and activism as an artist."
www.hola.com/us/latinapow...
www.hola.com/us/latinapow...
Thank you for the spotlight, @bloomberg.com! "@sarabronin.bsky.social, founder of the @zoningatlas.bsky.social, has won the Heinz Award for her ongoing project to map the land-use rules that restrict housing production." #HeinzAward
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Mapping a Way Out of the US Housing Affordability Crisis
Sara Bronin, founder of the National Zoning Atlas, has won the Heinz Award for her ongoing project to map the land-use rules that restrict housing production.
www.bloomberg.com
October 10, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Thank you for the spotlight, @bloomberg.com! "@sarabronin.bsky.social, founder of the @zoningatlas.bsky.social, has won the Heinz Award for her ongoing project to map the land-use rules that restrict housing production." #HeinzAward
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www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Women’s Earth Alliance was selected to receive proceeds from Zara’s 50th-anniversary campaign. The org's co-founders, #HeinzAward winners Amira Diamond & Melinda Kramer, sat down w Derek Blasberg to talk about how it will support women-led climate & environmental solutions. youtu.be/ehZHyu6j0Uw?...
The Talks – Women's Earth Alliance
YouTube video by zara
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October 10, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Women’s Earth Alliance was selected to receive proceeds from Zara’s 50th-anniversary campaign. The org's co-founders, #HeinzAward winners Amira Diamond & Melinda Kramer, sat down w Derek Blasberg to talk about how it will support women-led climate & environmental solutions. youtu.be/ehZHyu6j0Uw?...