2024
Winners
Cheers to our 2024 Impact Award Winners
Check out these incredible women in business whose inspiring stories of work, life, and bold choices have us cheering and reaching for the tissues. Their achievements, celebrated through the Impact Awards, are nothing short of remarkable!
Self-Love Advocate Of The Year
Mildred J. Mills
Mildred J. Mills is a speaker and author of the memoir “Daddy’s House: A Daughter’s Memoir of Setbacks, Triumphs & Rising Above Her Roots.” Her journey is one of resilience, strength, grace and love. She has been a pioneer who spearheaded women’s rights, not through direct advocacy but through her determination to be the best she could be. Now, she shares her story to speak to the hearts of others, reminding us that our focused mind with love at the forefront is unstoppable.
The Rising Star Award
Andrea Harry Bibbs
Andrea Harry Bibbs spent over 20 years working in media and entertainment, and in 2023, launched June Dragonfly. For as long as she can remember, she’s had a passion for uncovering distinctive products and supporting amazing brands and entrepreneurs. Through June Dragonfly, she enthusiastically unveils a curated selection of her cherished finds. Although originally hailing from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Andrea has established Atlanta, Georgia, as her home for over two decades, proudly embracing the title of an “Imported Georgia Peach.”
Black Woman Owned Brand Of The Year
Cassandra Hill
Cassandra has been dedicated to empowering Black women personally and professionally. She writes for Beautiful Brown Girls and is a guest contributor for Healing Black Women and The Boss Network. With her content, she shares best practices for achieving emotional and mental well-being while achieving financial stability as an entrepreneur.
Her commitment to improving the lives of Black women is commendable.
The Women's Empowerment Advocate Award
Malaysia Harrell
As a veteran, psychotherapist, and founder of Blissful Life Consulting, Malaysia has dedicated her life’s work to supporting women, particularly high-achieving women, who are seeking fulfillment beyond success. Her mission is to help them reconnect with their divine purpose, find balance, and empower them to create a life they truly love.
Having survived a near-death experience in 2020, she has learned firsthand the power of resilience, transformation, and the importance of mental, emotional, and spiritual healing. This personal journey has fueled her passion for guiding others through life’s most challenging transitions—whether they are veterans, women in corporate leadership, or entrepreneurs—and helping them embrace their unique light and potential.
The Woman Of Influence Award
Latoya Shauntay Snell
Recognized by The Root as one of the most influential African Americans aged 25 to 45, Latoya is a sponsored endurance athlete, body politics advocate, and motivational speaker living her truth boldly and unapologetically.
Her story unfolds on the pages of Running Fat Chef ®, a blog that delves into her fitness exploits from a unique perspective – that of a Black, queer, and chronically ill plus-size long-distance runner. Navigating spaces that often overlook individuals like her, Latoya has shared her experiences on platforms such as 3rd Hour Today, Good Morning America, Huffington Post, The Cut, and Elle. She’s on a mission, rewriting the narrative on ideal body types and fitness stereotypes, engaging in bold conversations about setting boundaries in the fitness and wellness sphere.
Business Leader Of The Year
Antionette Mutcherson
Antionette “Toni” Mutcherson, MBA, founder of BFF Publishing House LLC, is a true trailblazer in the publishing industry. Since 2017, Toni has not only built a successful minority-owned publishing house but has also empowered countless authors—both children and adults—to share their stories with the world. Her company, BFF (Books For the Future) Publishing House, is dedicated to publishing inspirational works that will inspire future generations of leaders, thinkers, and creators.
Toni’s mission goes beyond simply publishing books; she is committed to diversifying literature by providing a platform for underrepresented voices. She has expanded her catalog to include a wide array of genres, from children’s literature to autobiographies and thrillers, showcasing her ability to nurture and elevate diverse literary talent.
These aren’t your everyday marketing and advertising awards.
Nope! We don’t want to see the work, know your strategy, or evaluate any performance results. These awards are about what really matters. We want to hear about your choices and your life. And how you’ve used work to unlock your passion, your mission, and your harmony.