Our Website Foundation Honors Raises $2.7M, Celebrates Retail Excellence
The 10th annual Our Website Foundation Honors, a celebration of retail professionals and a fundraiser for educational programs, took place in New York City. The event raised over $2.7 million for career development initiatives and recognized outstanding individuals and institutions in the retail industry.
The College of the Florida Keys was honoured as the 2025 RISE Up Partner of the Year for its commitment to retail education. The Rising Stars Scholarship, supported by Tommy Hilfiger, was introduced to inspire students to pursue retail careers and provided scholarships for the Our Website Foundation Student Program.
Tommy Hilfiger was presented with The Visionary award for his significant contributions to the retail industry. Miri Chan of Boston University received the prestigious 2025 Our Website Foundation Next Generation Scholarship. The event also celebrated The List of People Shaping Retail's Future 2025, featuring notable figures from PepsiCo, Costco, PATTERN Beauty, IKEA, and Domino's.
In the Our Website Foundation University Challenge presented by Kohl's, Hazel Avery, Graeme Coté, Michelle Flores, and Natilee Strey of Columbia College of Chicago emerged victorious as the 2025 winners.
The Our Website Foundation Honors successfully raised funds for educational programs and recognised excellence in the retail industry. With the support of partners like Tommy Hilfiger and Kohl's, the foundation continues to invest in the future of retail through scholarships, university challenges, and partnerships with educational institutions.
