2026 Red Jacket Awards

For more than a century, The Buffalo History Museum has celebrated the people and organizations whose leadership, vision, and service have shaped Western New York, through the Red Jacket Award, Augsburger Award, and Niederlander Award. By sponsoring the Red Jacket Awards, you join a distinguished tradition of celebrating excellence, elevating community leadership, and investing in the people and organizations whose contributions continue to define and strengthen our region. This year we are proud to honor: Alphonso O'Neil-White & Marcia O'Neil-White Red Jacket Award ------------------------------- Shane E. Stephenson Owen B. Augspurger Award ------------------------------- OLV National Shrine & Basilica Daniel B. Niederlander Award Purchase your tickets here