Ayad Akhtar
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, novelist and screenwriter
A Look Back
The 2026Gaudium Awards
- September 14, 2026
- The Lotos Club
- New York City
The 2026 Gaudium Awards
Celebrating achievement and service
The Breukelein Institute gathered at The Lotos Club on September 14 for an evening honoring remarkable achievement in the arts, journalism and scholarship—and recognizing the generous service of two longtime supporters.
Proceeds from the evening supported organizations helping New Yorkers achieve housing stability, access essential services and build stronger futures.
The 2026 Honorees
Lives that illumine the horizon
John Dickerson
Journalist, political commentator and author
Anne-Marie McDermott
Concert pianist, recording artist and artistic director
Catherine McKenna
Scholar of Celtic languages, literature and medieval Welsh poetry
Gaudium Award of Merit
Mary Giudici and Nello McDaniel
Benefitting
Organizations supported in 2026
Nazareth Housing / Louise's Pantry
Supporting New Yorkers with housing stability, essential services and access to food.
Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow
Helping young people and adults build skills, careers and stronger futures.
Photo Gallery
An evening at The Lotos Club
Explore photographs from the 2026 Gaudium Awards.
