2026 Awards Ceremony & Dinner
April 30, 2026
5:30pm to 11:00pm
For over two centuries, the Franklin Institute Awards has honored the most talented scientists and engineers, inventors and innovators from across the globe and brought them to Philadelphia to be recognized for their incredible genius. The annual black-tie Awards Ceremony & Dinner includes a cocktail reception, the Awards ceremony and presentation of medals, followed by dinner, drinks and dessert all within the historic walls of The Franklin Institute. The essential funds raised from this event help to fulfill our mission to inspire a passion for learning about science and technology in the diverse communities we serve, encouraging the next generation of Franklin laureates.
The 2026 Awards event will be led by Awards Corporate Committee Chair David Greed of KPMG and Host Committee Chairs Stephen and Michelle Kelly.
For event information, contact:
Tegan Aherne-Dixon, Manager, Development Events
tahernedixon@fi.edu
215.448.1352
For information on sponsorships, contact:
Casey Satell, Director of Institutional Giving
csatell@fi.edu
215.448.2378
Presenting Sponsor
Awards Week Sponsor
