2025 / 2026 Global Honors to be announced January 18, 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: TBD
Northeastern Regional EIC
Vedalema Marie
Luminary: Seattle
Date: TBD
Western / Southwestern Regional EIC
Dr. Aliya Frederick
Luminary: Southern California
Date: July 25, 2026
Trevilia Hodge
Luminary: Dallas
Date: TBD
Christina Grier
Luminary: Columbus, GA
Date: June 28, 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: TBD
Niesha Mack Massingill
Luminary: Miami
Date: July 11, 2026
Erica Lyons
Luminary: Antioch, TN
Date: TBD
Shenay Lewis-Hairston
Luminary: Hampton Roads
Date: TBD
Dr. Jamita Cobb
Luminary: Coastal Georgia
Date: TBD
LaSonya Alexander
Luminary: Las Vegas
Date: TBD
Seressa Nickerson
Luminary: Houston
Date: TBD
Dr. Nikita Beck Burt
Luminary: Baltimore
Date: TBD
Arica Quinn
Luminary: Nashville
Date: May 30, 2026
Cherita Williams
Luminary: Columbia, SC
Date: TBD
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