Kevin Williamson, Katherine LaNasa Honored at Barbara Berlanti Heroes Gala
Joshua Jackson and Julie Plec presented Williamson with the Barbara Berlanti Hero Award at the third gala, held Saturday at Santa Monica's Barker Hangar.
Kevin Williamson received the Barbara Berlanti Hero Award on Saturday at the third Barbara Berlanti Heroes Gala, held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, according to Deadline. Joshua Jackson and Julie Plec presented Williamson with the award.
Katherine LaNasa received the Inspirational Hero Award at the same event. The gala raised money for F Cancer's early detection, prevention, and psychosocial initiatives.
The evening included a Dawson's Creek reunion, with Joshua Jackson and Mary-Margaret Humes taking part, and remembered James Van Der Beek. Van Der Beek died in February at the age of 48.
In September 2025, a Dawson's Creek table read benefit was held to support Van Der Beek after his cancer diagnosis. LaNasa was diagnosed with breast cancer in early 2023.
Greg Berlanti launched the Barbara Berlanti Heroes Gala eight years ago in honor of his mother, who died of cancer. Julie Plec was a 2022 Heroes Gala honoree.
Quick answers
Who received the Barbara Berlanti Hero Award at the 2026 gala?
Kevin Williamson received the Barbara Berlanti Hero Award, presented by Joshua Jackson and Julie Plec.
Who received the Inspirational Hero Award?
Katherine LaNasa received the Inspirational Hero Award at the third Barbara Berlanti Heroes Gala.
What did the gala raise money for?
The gala raised money for F Cancer's early detection, prevention, and psychosocial initiatives.