40th Anniversary Gala & 2026 Robert M. Ball Award

As part of the Academy’s 40th Anniversary Campaign, we are excited to host a 40th Anniversary Gala on the evening of June 9, 2026, from 6:00–9:00PM at District Winery (385 Water St SE, Washington, DC 20003). The evening will bring together Members, partners, and leaders from across sectors to honor the Academy’s legacy and look ahead to what’s next.

As part of the celebration, we will present the 2026 Robert M. Ball Award and Frances Perkins Next Generation Award. This year, the Academy is looking forward to recognizing Ai-jen Poo and Lex Frieden as the 2026 Ball Awardees.

If you would like to make an additional contribution to support the 40th campaign, please click here or reach out to partnerships@nasi.org. Please note that gifts of $1,000 or more received before June 9th will be recognized at the Gala and include Gala tickets as well.

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