City/Regional Honors begin May 1, 2026.

SITI Girl Honors exists to celebrate and uplift women making an impact in their communities, recognizing their brilliance, leadership, and service with the honor they deserve.

26/27 Official Categories

Dream Queen Visionary of the Year
Honors a leader whose bold vision inspires impact and possibility.
The Queenmaker Award (In loving memory of Nanette Weeks-Trombatore)
Recognizes a woman who uplifts and mentors others.
The Walker Change Agent Award (In loving memory of Kimberly Walker)
Honors a woman advancing advocacy and community change.
The Unsung Hero Award
Recognizes a woman who has overcome significant challenges with resilience.
The Creative Tastemaker Award
Honors excellence and influence in the arts, performance, or fashion.
SITI in STEM Award
Recognizes leadership and impact in STEM fields.
Voice of the SITI Award
Honors a woman using her voice to inspire change.
SITI Excellence in Education Award
Recognizes outstanding impact in education or academic leadership.
SITI Author of the Year Award
Honors a woman whose writing inspires and uplifts.
SITI Girl Teen of the Year Award (Ages 13–19)
Recognizes an exceptional teen leader in academics, service, or creativity.

Meet our 2026 Luminaries - The Leaders Behind SITI GIRL HONORS!

Erial Ramsey

Luminary: CEO Select
Date: August 1, 2026
SITI GIRL CEO

Mariette Sydnor

Luminary: Cincinnati
Date: June 27,2026
Midwestern Regional EIC

Rashana Rixter

Luminary: Atlanta
Date: July 26, 2026
Southeastern Regional EIC

Crystal Taylor

Luminary: Washington DC
Date: May 17, 2026
Northeastern Regional EIC

Vedalema Marie

Luminary: Seattle
Date: June 20, 2026
Western / Southwestern Regional EIC

Christina Grier

Luminary: Columbus, GA
Date: June 28, 2026

Dr. Aliya Frederick

Luminary: Southern California
Date: July 25, 2026

Trevilia Hodge

Luminary: Dallas
Date: May 9, 2026

Tracy Orbin

Luminary: Lafayette, IN
Date: July 31, 2026

Karyl Frankiewicz

Luminary: Cherokee, NC
Date: July 4, 2026

Dr. Nefertiti Nowell

Luminary: Chicago
Date: June 21, 2026

Rachael McKinney

Luminary: Charleston
Date: May 1, 2026

Niesha Mack Massingill

Luminary: Miami
Date: July 11, 2026

Dr. Jamita Cobb

Luminary: Coastal Georgia
Date: June 7, 2026

LaSonya Alexander

Luminary: Las Vegas
Date: July 24, 2026

Shenay Lewis-Hairston

Luminary: Hampton Roads
Date: July 18, 2026

Seressa Nickerson

Luminary: Houston
Date: May 16, 2026

Arica Quinn

Luminary: Nashville
Date: May 30, 2026

Cherita Williams

Luminary: Columbia, SC
Date: May 3, 2026

SITI Girl Honors 2026

190 winners will be selected in 2026!

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