Join us for Joy & Liberation, Sadie Nash's signature celebration where community, joy, and bold investment shape the future of young women and gender-expansive leaders of color.

June 3, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Ascent Lounge | New York City

Join Sadie Nash Leadership Project on June 5th at the Ascent Lounge in Columbus Circle. It will be an unforgettable evening of inspiring guest speakers and a celebration of Nashers, alumni, and the community that makes youth leadership possible. Together, we’ll honor the power of young women and gender-expansive youth of color leading in their schools, careers, and communities, and amplify our mission to bring our award-winning programming to even more young people.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you.

Interested in sponsoring Joy & Liberation?

For more information, please see our Joy & Liberation Sponsorship Deck or please contact: Marissa Hatten / Senior Director of Strategic Advancement / marissa@sadienash.org

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2026 HONOREES

At Joy & Liberation, each award reflects a different pathway of leadership and impact within the Sadie Nash community. The Leadership Honoree recognizes a visionary leader who is shaping culture, advancing equity, and modeling bold, values-driven leadership in their field. The Petticoat Award honors longtime champions of Sadie Nash whose sustained generosity, advocacy, and leadership have helped build and carry our work forward. The Unstoppable Alumna Award uplifts a Sadie Nash alum whose leadership continues to create transformative impact, embodying the power of young people to lead change in their communities and beyond. The Community Partner Award celebrates an organization that aligns with our mission and invests in young people through meaningful collaboration.