Phil Klay
Marine veteran, National Book Award recipient for Redeployment, and author of the acclaimed novel Missionaries.
A Look Back
The Gaudium Awards 2021
A virtual celebration honoring men and women who have “illumined the horizon of human experience.”
The 2021 Honorees
A virtual evening of recognition
The Breukelein Institute’s 2021 Gaudium Awards brought together distinguished voices in literature, art, dance and public service for a special online program.
Donna Leon
Internationally bestselling author of the Commissario Brunetti mystery series.
Xavier Salomon
Chief Curator of The Frick Collection and celebrated art historian.
Dwana Smallwood
Former principal dancer with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and founder of the Dwana Smallwood Performing Arts Center in Bedford-Stuyvesant.
The Gaudium Award of Merit
Tom McMahon and Linda Gibbs
Watch the Program
Gaudium Awards 2021
Watch the complete virtual awards presentation, including remarks from the honorees and supporters of The Breukelein Institute.
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Organizations supported in 2021
Nazareth Housing / Louise’s Pantry
Supporting housing stability and access to food for New Yorkers confronting homelessness and hardship.
Rural & Migrant Ministry
Supporting outreach and advocacy for farmworkers and rural communities throughout New York State.
The Oratory Restoration Project
Helping preserve and restore an important community and worship space.