CARE Names Honorees for 2026 Impact Awards
Winnie Harlow, the Paisley Family, Michèle Flournoy and Susana Mejía González will receive awards at the ceremony on November 10.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Awards
CARE announced the honorees for its 9th annual CARE Impact Awards, to be presented Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Cipriani South Street in New York City. Recipients include Winnie Harlow, the Paisley Family, Michèle Flournoy and Susana Mejía González.
Why it matters
The awards aim to raise awareness and critical funds for CARE's work in 121 countries. The event highlights individuals and families recognized for passion, compassion, public service and community leadership.
CARE reported working in 121 countries in 2025, reaching 58.7 million people through 1,467 projects. The ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, 2026, and no fundraising goal was specified in the announcement.
The players
CARE
CARE is an international humanitarian organization that fights global poverty and works in 121 countries.
Winnie Harlow
Winnie Harlow is a model and advocate who will receive the CARE Impact Award for Passion and Purpose.
Michèle Flournoy
Michèle Flournoy is a former U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy who will receive the CARE Impact Award for Distinguished Public Service.
The details
Kevin Nealon and Susan Yeagley will present the award to the Paisley Family, and Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter India.Arie will perform. The evening will feature immersive storytelling and tributes from CARE staff, partners and special guests, with MathWorks and the Sall Family Foundation serving as Global Presenting Partners.
Timeline
November 5, 2026: CARE announces the 2026 honorees.
November 10, 2026: CARE Impact Awards ceremony at Cipriani South Street in New York City.
Awards Context
The 2026 ceremony marks the ninth year of the CARE Impact Awards, continuing an annual series that honors leaders tied to the organization's humanitarian and poverty-reduction programs. Its honorees span entertainment, public service and grassroots community leadership.
Attendance at the November 10 ceremony requires a ticket to the event at Cipriani South Street in New York City, and the source does not list pricing. Readers outside New York can follow the presentation through event information rather than attending in person.
The takeaway
Recognition events like the CARE Impact Awards put a spotlight on people and families whose work supports global anti-poverty efforts. Readers interested in that work can look to CARE's published reach figures as a starting point.
What happens next
The CARE Impact Awards ceremony takes place Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Cipriani South Street in New York City.
Further reading
Explore more Awards coverage for related honors and ceremonies.
More information
Find ceremony details on the CARE Impact Awards host committee website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Manila times.
