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the 2026 Hat Luncheon
officially known as the
44th Annual Frederick Law Olmsted Awards
Luncheon
—was held at the
Conservatory Garden in Central Park.
Continuing a longstanding tradition, the
annual luncheon takes place on the first
Wednesday of May.
This year’s sold-out event raised a
record-breaking $5.4 million in
support of Central Park and welcomed
notable attendees including
Stacey Bendet, Michael Bloomberg,
Rebecca Hessel Cohen,
Nell Diamond, Ainsley Earhardt,
Martha Stewart, and more.
Women’s Committee President Tracey
Huff
and co-chairs Kate Davis, Darice
Fadeyi, Stephanie Hessler,
and Erin Isikoff Klatskin
organized the event.
Honorees included
Judy Hart Angelo and Janet Ross.
Sponsors included Harry Winston,
presenting sponsor JPMorgan Chase,
and corporate sponsor Tuckernuck.
The luncheon drew approximately 1,400
guests wearing stylish and imaginative
hats, creating one of New York City’s
most festive
and anticipated spring social events.
Attendance is by invitation only for
current Women’s Committee members, and
the event consistently sells out each
year |