ABOUT THE AWARD

Since 2015, AKTIV Against Cancer has hosted the AKTIV Against Cancer Award in an effort to continuously honor the legacy of our co-founder, the late Grete Waitz. Mary Wittenberg, Global CEO of Virgin Sport, received the inaugural award in 2015 and running legend Meb Keflezighi in 2016, respectively, as leaders who demonstrate great philanthropic efforts using health and fitness as a platform; a belief that was instrumental to Grete and at the core of AKTIV’s mission. In 2017, AKTIV Against Cancer honored The Rudin Family for their long-standing commitment to the TCS New York City Marathon and also recognized professional runner and the late Gabriele Grunewald, for her commitment to continue running through her cancer and inspiring many to be physical active through treatments. In 2018, we honored Olympic Champion and cancer survivor Kikkan Randall and Dr. Jordan Metzl. Chip Gaines, Jeff Rochford & Aubrey Barr received the award in 2019 with Shannon Miller in 2020, respectively. David Linn, co-founder of Cycle for Survival won the award in 2021 for his work making Cycle For Survival Memorial Sloan Kettering’s largest fundraiser of the year.

Lasy year in 2022, we honored adidas for our partnership with them that has raised $13,600,000 since 2009. That same year, we recognized olympic athlete Chaunté Lowe with the Gabe Grunewald Inspiration Award for her inspirational journey as a breast cancer survivor and exercise oncology advocate.

PLEASE BE ADVISE OF THE DRESS CODE POLICIES:

Gentlemen - Jackets are optional in most areas. Slacks, a collared shirt and dress shoes are permitted. Shirts must be tucked in. Jackets are required in the Main Dining Room and Cocktail Lounge.

Ladies - Permitted attire refers to business suits, tailored pant or skirt ensembles, and dresses. Spandex, open midriffs, halter tops, leggings, denim and extremely short hemlines (more than 3" above the knee, as a guideline) are not permitted.

Jeans, T-shirts, sneakers and flip-flops are prohibited.