NRF Foundation Honors dinner

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The NRF Foundation provides the skills and resources needed for life-changing careers. Since 2015, the NRF Foundation Honors has raised the funds for our programs that connect people to an industry that’s a great place to start and grow.

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ACT I

7:15pm

NRF Foundation board chair and Macy's, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer-Elect Tony Spring and National Retail Federation board chair and Walmart U.S. President and CEO John Furner welcome you to the 2025 NRF Foundation Honors
Tony Spring and John Furner
NRF Foundation board member and SAS Vice President of Global Retail & Consumer Goods Solutions Richard Widdowson announces the top recipient of the NRF Foundation Next Generation Scholarship, the highest honor the NRF Foundation bestows upon an undergraduate
Meet our 2025 Finalists
NRF Foundation board member and Amazon VP of People, eXperience and Technology Tonya Hallett shares how the NRF Foundation Bright Futures Scholarship - a need-based scholarship - offers the opportunity for students to attend the NRF Foundation Student Program in New York City free of charge
Learn more about the Bright Futures Scholarship
Kohl's Chief People Officer Mari Steinmetz announces the top team in the NRF Foundation University Challenge - a team business competition that gives students real-world experience and $30,000 for the top team.
Meet the top 2025 teams
The NRF Foundation Rise Up Partner of the Year award celebrates a dedicated community partner for its innovative use of the NRF Foundation's retail skills training program.
Meet the top 2025 teams
NRF Foundation Executive Director Adam Lukoskie shares an update on the programs of the NRF Foundation and what lies ahead for 2025 and beyond
Meet Adam Lukoskie

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8:00pm

ACT II

8:45pm

TRIBUTES

Title Supporters

Here for you every step of the way. American Express has proudly backed the NRF Foundation for over ten years. Thanks for helping shape the future of retail. American Express. Don't do business without it.

Tonight, we celebrate the NRF Foundation. PwC is proud to support the NRF Foundation and the work it has done to provide the skills and resources needed for life-changing careers. TheNewEquation.com.

Specialty Supporters

At Amazon, we want to make it easy for people to have access to the skills they need to grow their careers. We believe in investing in the future, and that's why we're focused on creating career pathways in fields that will remain high-demand for years to come. We're proud to support the NRF Foundation and join them in celebrating this year's honorees. Aboutamazon.com.

Old Navy Honorees, here's to you

Congratulations to this year's honorees! Kohl's is a proud supporter of the NRF Foundation and its dedication to the future of retail.

We're proud to support the work of the NRF Foundation. PepsiCo.

Premium Supporters

Taking care of families who depend on us.

Congratulations to tonight's honorees. Google is proud to support the NRF Foundation.

Celebrating Every One. Macy's Inc. is honored to support the work of the NRF Foundation and congratulate this year's honorees. Mission Every One. Our commitment to create brighter futures with bold representation for all. macysinc.com/purpose.

Congratulations, honorees! Walmart is a proud supporter of the NRF Foundation.

Priority Supporters

Best Buy. Proud supporters of the NRF Foudation.

Ikea US is thrilled to support the NRF Foundation

Participating Supporters

Albertsons Companies. Congratulations honorees.

Amperity Congratulations to the next generation of retail leaders

Burlington proudly supports the work of the NRF Foundation and congratulates Mecca Mitchell on being named to the 2025 List of People Shaping Retail's Future.

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Goodwill. Honoring leaders, building futures

Haddad NRF Foundation Honors 2025 Tribute

Meta NRF Foundation Honors 2025 Tribute

Paradox is proud to support the NRF Foundation.

Congratulations to Tommy Hilfiger and all the NRF award winners

Saks Fifth Avenue is proud to support the NRF Foundation in celebrating this year's honorees

Qurate Retail Group applauds the newest NRF Foundation honorees

Salesforce congratulations honorees.

Target is a proud supporter of the NRF Foundation and communities across the country.

Tractor Supply Co. We're a Purpose-Driven Company

Friends of the NRF Foundation

HANDSOME Corp. Congratulations to Mr. Tommy Hilfiger.

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