Sister To Sister International, Inc. & Dr. Suzanne Greenidge
Dr. Dorothy B. Ferebee Award for Excellence in
Healthcare Collaboration
Gina Parker Collins, Founder, RIISE
Vivian Carter Mason Award in Educational Excellence
Tiffany Hamilton
Dr. Dorothy Irene Height Award of Excellence in
Civil Rights Activism & Engagement
Dr. Brenda L.G. Smith
Dr. Barbara L. Shaw Award for Excellence in Faith Based
Leadership and Influence
Ms. Joy Moyler
Ingrid Saunders Jones Award
Leadership in Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship
Vinnie Bagwell
Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole Award for Outstanding
Achievement in The Arts
Dr. Diana Williams & Mr. Marvin Church
Dr. Thelma T. Daley Award for Environmental
Leadership and Impact
Kecia Palmer Cousins
Dr. Shavon Arline Bradley Champion of Social Justice Award
Dr. Kendall McFarlane, Founder
Chairman Lois A. Keith Award
Excellence in Youth Development
Dr. Suzette Oyeku
NCNW Good Health WINs Community Empowerment Award
Alice Scott
Political Impact Award Presented Posthumously
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The NCNW was founded in Harlem on December 5, 1935, by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, an influential educator and activist. For close to fifty years, the iconic Dr. Dorothy Irene Height served as national president. In 2022 Dr. Lois Keith was elected Chairman of NCNW and Shavon Arline-Bradley was elected as President and CEO, together they are ushering in a new era of social activism and continued progress and growth for the organization.
NCNW reaches nearly 4 million women through 39 national affiliate organizations and more than 240 sections through activities such as:
