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

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

@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