Women's History in the Making Summit & Gala
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Women's History in the Making Summit & Gala
The Women’s History in the Making (WHIM) Summit and Gala is an annual event to redefine what history-makers look and sound like by centering young, often overlooked voices of teen girls and saying their stories matter, right now. WHIM reminds us that young women and girls are not just learning history they are actively making it. The WHIM Summit is where growth begins and the WHIM Gala is where it’s celebrated.
2026 Awards Gala Theme:
Girls Who Dare to Dream
The W.H.I.M. Summit & Gala is an unforgettable experience!
2023: THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT
2020: LEAVING YOUR MARK
Ebony Winters (Rest in Peace)
Nina Giddens, Youth Trailblazer Award
Vernasia Howard, Youth Leader Award
Destiny Adams, Youth Leader Award
Damya Lane, Youth Leader Award
Sevon Burns, Youth Leader Award
Claudine Miles, Community Leader Award
Dr. Robert Watkins, Community Leader Award
B2F Girls, Community Organization Award
JaNae Cooper, Youth Trailblazer Award
Kaedhyn Williams, Youth Resilience Award
Kaimebreyah Williams, Youth Resilience Award
Brianca Williams, Youth Resilience Award
Emelie Jamison, Youth Resilience Award
Regina Sunshine, Community Leader Award
Keith L. Brown, Community Leader Award
Alonzo A. Crim Open Campus High School, Community Organization Award
Past W.H.I.M. Recipients
2022: W.H.I.M. RETREAT
Shamba Cultivating Grounds, Community Partner
Gocha’s Breakfast Bar, Community Partner
Iwi Fresh Day Spa, Community Partner
Dr. Chike Akua, Community Partner
Dr. Ulrica Smith, Community Partner
Yvette Caslin, Community Partner
2025: SHE BLOOMS
Devon York, (Rest in Peace)
Ebony Payno, Special Guest
Regina Sunshine, Special Guest
Claudine Miles, Special Guest
Nina Giddens, Youth Special Guest
Jada Green, Youth Special Guest
2024: I AM MORE THAN ENOUGH
Paige Edwards, Youth Leader Award
Sa’Rai Brown-EL, Youth Leader Award
Harmony Cooper, Youth Leader Award
Kendall Rae Johnson, Youth Leader Award
Dr. Chike Akua, Community Leader Award
Khadijah Muhammad, Community Leader Award
Kilombo Academic and Cultural Institute, Community Organization Award
2019: OVERCOMING BARRIERS
Holli Morgan, Youth Leader Award
Princess Graham, Youth Leader Award
Kha'Landria Standifer, Youth Leader Award
Lily James, Youth Leader Award
Brian Alexander, Community Leader Award
Cinnamon Jordan, Community Leader Award
DSSD Studio, Community Organization Award
2021: W.H.I.M. CELEBRATION
2018: TEACH A GIRL TO FISH
Sariah Walters, Youth Leader Award
Kaitlyn Jackson, Youth Leader Award
Kayla Lewis, Youth Leader Award
Marianna Christian, Youth Leader Award
Tiffany Cuthbert, Community Leader Award
Marcus Gibson, Community Leader Award
For Brown Sugga, Inc., Community Organization Award