Henry Samuel named Model of the Year 2026 at Vienna Awards

Henry Samuel, the 21-year-old son of Heidi Klum and Seal, was awarded the title of ‘Model of the Year 2026’ at the Vienna Awards for Fashion & Lifestyle. The ceremony took place at the Hofburg in Vienna.

Elias Becker delivered the laudation for the award. The event also saw actress Ursula Karven receive the ‘Female Empowerment of the Year’ award, which was honored by Barbara Becker on stage.

Samuel, who made his runway debut in January 2025, shared his gratitude on Instagram following the ceremony. He was photographed alongside Becker during the event.