2026 Honorees

The following individuals and organizations are being recognized for their contributions to our community:

• Public Service Award: Former U.S. Representative Nita Lowey (Presented Posthumously)

• Corporate Citizenship Award: DeCicco & Sons

• Community Leadership Award: American Women of African Heritage, Inc.

Registration and Ticket Pricing

AWAH Members and their guests have a Special Honoree Ticket Price of $175.00 per person. This price is on the physical invitation.

The registration link below is live and guests can register online.

Tickets and Sponsorship

For ticket purchases and sponsorship opportunities, please visit: wccf-ny.org/gala-2026/

Featured Authors and Their Works:

• Bridgett M. Davis - Love, Rita: An American Story of Sisterhood, Joy, Loss, and Legacy

• Joyce Sharrock Cole - Captured Legacy: Uncovering the Untold Stories of Ossining’s Black Community

AWAH President Gloria Welcome will be providing to the White Plains Woman’s Club an overview of our organization