2026 FREEDOM
AWARDS
10 Years of Freedom in Action: Honoring Courage and Leadership in the Anti-Trafficking Movement
On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, PACT proudly celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the Freedom Awards — a decade of uplifting survivor leadership, honoring dedicated advocates, and advancing meaningful change to prevent and end the sexual exploitation and trafficking of children.
For ten years, the Freedom Awards have recognized individuals and partners whose courage has strengthened protections for children, elevated survivor voices, and shaped progress across the anti-trafficking movement. This special edition marks both a milestone and a moment to reflect on how far we’ve come, and the work that continues ahead.
If you missed the Freedom Awards, you can still make a gift and support PACT’s mission to prevent the sexual exploitation and trafficking of children.
HONORING THIS YEAR…
AMERICAN AIRLINES
2026 BENEFIT COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Indrajit and Rachel Bardhan - Lisette Cooper - William “Bill” Gorin - Jacqueline Haberfield - Johna Johnson - Sydney Rose - Christopher Rothko - David Salcfas - Jacqueline and Robert Shapiro - Lynn Shaw - Vaishali Shukla - Carol Smolenski - Barbara Pollard and Mitchell B. Stein, M. D. - Susie Stern
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Item #1: Party Like A Rockstar Package
Hard Rock
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is presenting the “Party Like A Rock Star” package. -
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Item #2: Hyatt Desert Escapade Package
Hyatt
Hyatt Hotels presents the Desert Escapade Package! -
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Item #3: New York State of Mind Package
RIU Hotels & Resorts
RIU Hotels & Resorts present the “New York State of Mind” Package! -
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Item #4: The Atlantis Bahamas Caribbean Getaway Package
Atlantis Bahamas
The Atlantis Bahamas presents the "Caribbean Getaway” package!
THE 2026 FREEDOM AWARDS ARE MADE POSSIBLE THANKS TO:
PRESENTING SPONSORS
Hard Rock International & Seminole Gaming
PLATINUM SPONSOR
GOLD SPONSORS
American Airlines and Amex GBT • Delta Airlines • Donna and Marvin Schwartz
SILVER SPONSOR
Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) • MGM Resorts International
BRONZE SPONSOR
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
FRIEND SPONSORS
Carlson • Empire CLS • Hilton • Kirkland & Ellis • Maritz
PATRON SPONSORS
Ehrenkranz Partners L.P. • Jacqueline and Robert Shapiro • Superior Cleaning NY • The Mulchand and Parpati Thadhani Foundation
ENGAGED ADVOCATES
Fox World Travel • Northwell Health
COMMUNITY SUPPORTER
George Morfogen
Useful Information:
Contact Us!
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Prince George Ballroom is located at 15 East 27th Street NY, NY 10016
Subways:
Take the 6 to 28th street and walk one block west
Take the N, Q, R,W to 28th street and walk one block east
Take the 1 to 28th street and walk 3 blocks east
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Suggested attire: A suit, dress shirt with slacks, knee-length cocktail dress, or dressy separates—choose what makes you feel comfortable and confident.
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We have curated a list of hotels in the area. This is a suggested listed as we don't have room blocks in the area:
Cambria Hotel New York - 8 minutes walk from Prince George Ballroom
The James New York- Nomad - 4 minute walk from Prince George Ballroom
The Evelyn- 1 minute walk from Prince George Ballroom
Park South Hotel- JDV by Hyatt - 6 minute walk from Prince George Ballroom
Arlo- Nomad - 6 minute walk from Prince George Ballroom
Hotel Park Ave- 7 minute walk from PGB
The Marmara Park Ave- 10 minute walk from PGB
Sonder Flatiron- 4 minute walk from PGB
Moxy- Chelsea - 7 min walk from PGB
Lex Hotel- 7 min walk from PBG
Freehand Hotel - 9 minute walk from PBG
Hampton Inn - 10 minute walk from PBG
Best Western Inn Premier Empire State Hotel - 5 minute walk from PBG
To learn more about the Freedom Awards and sponsorship opportunities, please contact PACT’s Development Department at development@wearepact.org.