The Inaugural SpeakUpSis® Awards
The Kroc Center of Augusta
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Honoring extraordinary everyday women
2023 AWARD'S FINALISTS
Speak Up Sis Award
Recognizing a woman who has triumphed seemingly insurmountable obstacles in life through faith and by sharing her story, and she now helps others do the same.
Evelyn Renee Farmer
Darlyshia Menzie
Precious Whitener
Ceretta Smith
Ebi Nicole
Everyday Woman Award
Recognizing a non-corporate/non-entreprenurial woman who significantly impacts others in every aspect of her daily life at home, in the community and at work.
Wallisa Lankford
Jamillah Dukes
Angel Williams
Sonya Hawthorne
Janice Sims
Woman in Business Award
Recognizing a woman at the start of her career as a business owner who has owned her business for at least 5 years & has shown outstanding performance and success as a small business owner.
Anitra Jones
Natonia Tillman
Tiana Beard
Maya Gray
Adrian Broadway
Trailblazer Award
Recognizing an accomplished woman leader in her respective field who has made considerable contributions to her peers and community and through her leadership is an agent of change.
Faith Richardson
Arteja Stamps
Reshelle Gainor
Blossom Rogers
Darnicia Calvin
Author of the Year
Recognizing self-published/independent, female authors
Kiarra Trammell
Lakeia Smith
Latoya Geter
Michelle Cain
Beloved Dillard
Podcaster of the Year
Recognizing independent, female podcasters
Latoya Washington
Chick Chat
Erika Nicole Brown
Shunta Graham
Danielle Turner
Phenomenal Leader Award
Recognizing a woman who has vision, serves, motivates and inspires others to engage, build, and achieve the vision.
Leah Forney
Jasmine Padgett
Amanda Andrews
Tabitha Obienu
Tiffany Jackson-Wymbs
Giver Award
Recognizing a woman who helps others in any way she can without expectation of anything in return.
Cierra Prince
Shanna Blount
Kathy Jones
Rhonda McCoy
Markeeda Dennis
Warmest Smile Award
Recognizing a woman who keeps a smile on her face that brings joy to the heart and is good medicine to the soul.
Shawnda Stovall
Jessika Cox
Robin Ingram
Ashanna Mollett
Shantrell Simmons
My Sister's Keeper Award
A woman who lovingly guides, corrects and is willing to protect, watch over and defend other women.
Apple Bert
Mary Roberts
Linda Johnson
Detra Williams-Richards
Onnie Poe
Prayer Warrior Award
A woman who is committed to praying for others.
Kamilah Freeman
Sarah Adams
Tanya Robinson
JoAnn Tillman Hooper
Valerie Champion
Good Heart Award
Recognizing a woman who consistently cares for others through empathy, sympathy, sensitivity, tolerance and non-judgement.
Victoria Dickason
Kimah Gant
Stephanie Captain
Melissa Joseph
Joy Bush
Positivity Sis Award
Recognizing a woman who maintains a positive attitude and outlook even in the toughest times.