Compass: Navigating Our Future Together

Thank you to all who supported Howard Brown Health’s Compass 2026 Gala. This evening celebrated our community’s focus of charting a new path forward, advancing health equity for all, and increasing access to high-quality, affirming care for the communities we serve.

Part of our celebration included congratulating this year’s honorees. Read more about each honoree by selecting their name below.

Below the honorees is a gallery of images highlighting the evening’s attendees and celebration.

Howard Brown Health 2026 Gala Honoring:

JB Pritzker, Illinois Governor – 2026 Heart of Howard Brown Awardee

Kwame Raoul, Illinois Attorney General – 2026 Champion of Howard Brown Awardee

Austin Baidas – 2026 Friend for Life Honoree

Denise Foy – Leadership and Impact Honoree

Gilead Sciences – Leadership and Impact Honoree

Gallery from Howard Brown Health’s Compass 2026 Gala:

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