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Celebrating Retail Leadership While Supporting Retail's Future

January 10, 2027 in New York City

From first jobs to industry leadership, the NRF Foundation helps retailers build talent pipelines, develop future leaders, and strengthen the industry through workforce development, career connection, and scholarship support.

Join us for the NRF Foundation Honors on Sunday, January 10, 2027 in New York City

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The winning University Challenge team from Columbia College Chicago moments before the announcement that they won: LaTasia Burton, Angel-Maryann Ntenyi, Marcos Rodrigues and Natasha Sturdevant.Kory Marchisotto holds her NRF Foundation Honor above her head in stylish, sheik evening wear and leather jacket at Honors '26.Barbra Bukovac in sheik evening wear speaks on stage at the Honors '26 podium.CEO of The Door, Kelsey Louie, poses with a large novelty check ($1,000) representing the RISE Up Partner of the Year award.Tonya Hallett's table of colleagues and guests pose for the camera at the Honors '26 dinner.Sarah Starko happily accepts the NRF Foundation Next Generation Scholarship, giving a short acceptance speech on stage at Honors '26.
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