The 5th Annual Pink Apple Gala & Awards, held on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Roulette Intermedium in Brooklyn, NY, was a night to celebrate Black women leading in their fields and uplifting communities. With an elegant pink-themed décor by Jahzara Nicole Events, the evening was nothing short of inspiring.
Gabrieline Reece, founder of Women Who Influence, led the event, which honored seven exceptional women making a significant impact in their respective industries. The gala’s proceeds went towards supporting the launch of Women Who Influence’s new mental health curriculum, Speak Out Loud, designed to educate and empower youth to navigate mental health challenges and foster well-being.
The honorees included:
– Trailblazer Award: Alysha Campbell, Culture Shift HR
– Creative in Entrepreneurship: Regina Gwynn, Black Women Talk Tech
– Creative in Business Award: Ilka Jordan, Jordan Alliance Group & The Alliance Nexus
– Creative in Communication Award: Kim Marshall, Wilson Marshall PR+Events
– Leadership Award: Ayisha Mendez, ForbesBLK
– Community Impact Award: Therese Myers, Yes Girls Create
– What You Do Makes a Difference Award: Kaylani Vasquez, Boss Babe & Brunch
Ayisha Mendez, ForbesBLK Community Manager, shared insights into ForbesBLK’s community-building goals, which foster connections among Black professionals, creators, and leaders. Gabrieline Reece’s vision to unite and celebrate trailblazing women who lead by example and empower others continues to thrive through this annual celebration.
The event left attendees with a renewed sense of purposeful community.
