Voices of Hope is an annual event in celebration of Black excellence. This celebration honors Philadelphia trailblazers who embody a culture of compassion and positive change for future generations. The event is free and open to the public.
Please check back for 2025 details.
2024
Bernard Smalley, 2024 Innovation Award - Community Trailblazer
Twin Sister Docs, 2024 Innovation Award - Community Impact
Sulaiman W. Rahman, 2024 Innovation Award - Community Advancement
Honorable Cherelle L. Parker, Mayor of Philadelphia, 2024 Innovation Award - Community Advocacy
2023
Loree D. Jones Brown, 2023 Innovation Award - Community Impact
Pennsylvania State Senator Vincent J. Hughes, 2023 Innovation Award - Community Advocacy
Sharmain Matlock-Turner, 2023 Innovation Award - Community Advancement
Rev. Dr. Alyn E. Waller, 2023 Innovation Award - Inspirational Excellence
2022
Carol Riddick, 2022 Innovation Award - Artistic Excellence
Robert & Benjamin Bynum, 2022 Innovation Award - Culinary Excellence
Valarie Cofield, 2022 Innovation Award - Community Advancement
Leslie Smallwood-Lewis & Gregory Reaves, 2022 Innovation Award - Community Impact