Proceeds from the event, held at the Four Seasons Chicago in conjunction with The Inspired Home Show 2023, benefited a number of charities.
The $1 million raised has been donated to HCF’s legacy charity, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF); the gala’s partner – the James Beard Foundation; Winning with Wyatt; and the V Foundation.
Since the gala began in 1998, HCF has raised more than $56 million and has been credited with donating over $32 million to BCRF.
The non-profit HCF raises funds annually for designated charities and helps unite and promote the philanthropic image of the housewares industry. Honorees are selected for their humanitarian support and exceptional leadership. Read more here about this year’s honorees.
This year’s gala welcomed 350 attendees, providing a three tasting session meal by James Beard Foundation chefs, including Damarr Brown, Beverly Kim and Greg Wade.
The event, hosted by QVC’s David Venable, included a live auction, with prizes including a private dinner with William Lauder at Le Bernardin in New York City; a week in Provence, France; tickets to the James Beard Media Awards; tickets to the Sonoma Epicurean event and many more.
