Annual Gala

Thank you to everyone for joining us at the 2026 Annual Gala!

Event Details

June 2, 2026
6:30PM - 9:30PM
The Glasshouse
New York City

2026 Gala Honorees

Honoring Three Decades of Extraordinary Service

Mark Lardie, President and CEO of Rack Room Shoes, is the 2026 recipient of the A.A. Bloom Memorial Award. This award recognizes extraordinary service by an individual whose work has significantly advanced the Two Ten mission of lifting lives in the footwear community. The Bloom award was created in honor of the late Abe Bloom, one of the original founders of the Two Ten Footwear Foundation.

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Recognizing Leadership with Impact

We're excited to honor Tacey Powers, EVP and GMM of Shoes, Accessories, Home, and Kids, Nordstrom, with the 2026 WIFI Impact Award in recognition of her leadership and dedication to advancing women in the footwear community. WIFI is an industry-wide affinity group/professional community that provides an important forum for women to connect, learn, share information, elevate themselves, and support each other.

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