WARRIOR AWARDS
We are proud to recognize the fighters who work relentlessly to combat human trafficking and sexual exploitation in our community.
2026 Timeline:
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Oct 2025 - Dec 2025: Nominations open to the pubic
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Dec 2025: Sacred Beginnings panel chooses 2 finalists in each category
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Jan 2026 - Feb 2026: Final winners decided via public vote
**2026 nominations are open to the public until December 5, 2025**
Previous Winners
Sojourner Truth Award
Advocate of the Year
2024: Marla Freeman
2025: Nikeidra DeBarge
Lloyd Sealy Award
Law Enforcement of the Year
2024: Captain Jason Richards
2025: Undersheriff Ryan Hering
William Still Award
Organization of the Year
2024: The Joseph Project
2025: The Hope Project
Madam CJ Walker Award
Business of the Year
2024: Crowned Free
2025: Nuvita Global
Thurgood Marshall Award
Elected Official of the Year
2024: Judge Patricia D. Gardner
2025: Judge J. Joseph Rossi
Jane White Award
Individual of the Year
2024: Madelaine Lane
2025: Jennifer Fopma
Harriet Tubman Award
Survivor of the Year
2024: Alice Jay Johnson
2025: Brigette Robarge
Robert Purvis Award
Board Member of the Year
2024: Dan Spaans
2025: Kat Griffith
Frederick Douglass Award
Volunteer of the Year
2025: Roxanne O'Brien
Special Award
Mother of the Year
2024: Sally King