For 30 years, the Heinz Awards recognized outstanding contributions to the Arts, the Economy and the Environment.
News Archive
Press Release
Heinz Family Foundation Announces Sunset of Heinz Awards Program
PITTSBURGH, December 15, 2025 — The Heinz Family Foundation announced today that it will sunset its Heinz Awards program effective December 31, 2025. This decision follows thoughtful deliberation by Teresa Heinz and her family, making possible new philanthropic efforts by the next generation.
Read MoreElizabeth Kolbert
The Daily Show, Jon Stewart
Elizabeth Kolbert - The Climate Crisis & “Life on a Little-Known Planet"
About the Heinz Awards
About the Heinz Awards
Established by Teresa Heinz to honor the memory of her late husband, U.S. Senator John Heinz, the Heinz Awards celebrated the extraordinary achievements of individuals in categories including the Arts, the Economy and the Environment. The Heinz Awards honored individuals whose work embodied qualities embraced by the late Senator — intellectual curiosity, informed optimism and a willingness to take risks in order to change the world for the better.
Read MoreThirty Years of Honoring Extraordinary Achievements
Thirty Years of Honoring Extraordinary Achievements
Behind every Heinz Award is a story of a bold, curious and passionate risk-taker. For 30 years, we’ve recognized visionaries charting new paths toward a brighter, more hopeful future. Watch our anniversary video celebrating recipients’ achievements.
Watch Now