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In Memoriam: Arie Kopelman

The Heinz Awards mourns the passing of longtime Board member Arie Kopelman

The Heinz Awards board of directors and staff mourn the passing of longtime Board member Arie Kopelman, an astute businessman and passionate civic leader, known for his creativity and witty aphorisms.

Arie joined the Awards board at the inception of the program in 1993 and was a trusted advisor throughout his tenure.

Photo grid of the 29th Heinz Award recipients

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29th Heinz Awards - Heinz Family Foundation Announces $1.5 Million in Awards

From Redefining Black Modernism and Championing Citizen Science to Empowering Women to Achieve Economic Stability and Address the Impacts of Climate Change, 2024 Heinz Awards Recipients Are Creating World-Changing Impact

PITTSBURGH, September 17, 2024 — The Heinz Family Foundation today announced the recipients of the 29th Heinz Awards, which will present unrestricted cash awards totaling $1.5 million to nine Americans for outstanding contributions in the categories of the Arts, the Economy and the Environment. Two Awards are given per category. As part of the accolade, each recipient or recipient pair receives an unrestricted cash prize of $250,000.

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Creating Opportunities for Families and Building Economic Mobility: Heinz Family Foundation Names Aisha Nyandoro, Jessica Sager and Janna Wagner Recipients of the 29th Heinz Awards for the Economy

PITTSBURGH, September 17, 2024 — The Heinz Family Foundation today named Aisha Nyandoro, Ph.D., Founding CEO of Springboard to Opportunities, and Jessica Sager, J.D., and Janna Wagner, Co-Founders of All Our Kin, recipients of the prestigious 29th Heinz Award in the Economy category.

Championing Citizen Science and Supporting Women’s Environmental Leadership: Heinz Family Foundation Names Leaders of iNaturalist and Women’s Earth Alliance Recipients of the 29th Heinz Awards for the Environment

PITTSBURGH, September 17, 2024 — The Heinz Family Foundation today named Scott Loarie, Ph.D., Ken-ichi Ueda, Amira Diamond and Melinda Kramer recipients of the prestigious 29th Heinz Award for the Environment.

Harnessing the Power of Art to Inspire Examination and Reflection: Heinz Family Foundation Names Jennie C. Jones and Gala Porras-Kim Recipients of the 29th Heinz Awards for the Arts

PITTSBURGH, September 17, 2024 — The Heinz Family Foundation today named artists Jennie C. Jones and Gala Porras-Kim recipients of the prestigious 29th Heinz Award for the Arts.

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