The Inaugural

The Vineyard Icon Awards

August 9, 2025  ·  Farm Neck Golf Club

Rooted on the Vineyard. Impact Beyond.

From The Founder

A Celebration Born of Legacy

"What makes the Vineyard exceptional is the people — those who choose it as their sanctuary, who come here to unwind."

— Erin Goldson, Founder  |  Forbes


On August 9, 2025, the inaugural Vineyard Icon Awards gathered 300 guests at Farm Neck Golf Club on Martha's Vineyard to honor five extraordinary individuals whose brilliance, impact, and deep love for the island have shaped communities far beyond its shores. Self-funded and grassroots in spirit, the evening was as intimate as it was historic.

By the Numbers

5
Honorees Celebrated
300+
Guests in Attendance
5
Generations of Family on the Vineyard
1
Self-Funded Inaugural Event

From the Evening

A Night of Legacy & Joy

Five generations of legacy — Erin Goldson with grandmother Emily and mother Amy

Five generations of legacy

Photo: Patrick Camilien for Forbes

Troy Carter, Erin Goldson, and Senator Cory Booker

Troy Carter, Erin Goldson, and Sen. Cory Booker

Photo: Patrick Camilien for Forbes

Farm Neck Golf Club venue — tent overview

The venue at Farm Neck Golf Club

Photo: Vineyard Gazette

Atmosphere inside the tent at the Vineyard Icon Awards

An evening of elegance and community

Photo: Patrick Camilien for Ebony

"She is not an event planner; she is a businesswoman. To accomplish this in the time frame she did, with the caliber of individuals involved — I was amazed. I was speechless."

— Gayle King  |  Forbes

Explore the Evening

Meet the 2025 Honorees About the Founder