WE Honors Program

When #WELoveHer, WEHonorHer! 

Women Engaged(WE) is deeply dedicated to recognizing and honoring the impact and work of black women and gender-expansive people in the movement and community. And for that we are excited to announce the reopening and revitalization of our now WEHonors Ambassador Program!

WE are looking for five new WEHonorees for our 2026 cohort. Those five selected will receive a one-time unrestricted gift of $1,000. This initiative seeks to illuminate the invaluable contributions of Black women, femmes, and gender expansive individuals within our communities. We invite these nominations to share the compelling narratives of these remarkable individuals.

Nominate yourself or someone else for a chance to be selected to our 2026 Cohort! Click here to complete the form today. 

Eligibility Requirements

  1. Must be a current resident of the State of Georgia
  2. Must identify as a Black woman or gender expansive person
  3. Complete the Nomination form
  4. Be values aligned with Women Engaged

FAQ – Frequently asked Questions

What do WEHonorees do?

WEHonorees, serve as ambassadors of the Women Engaged brand by speaking to community members about the impact of our work, soliciting donations or attendance to Women Engaged educational and fundraising events.

What is the timeline?

  • We are aiming to onboard our 2026 cohort after the nomination deadline of September 15th, 2026.
  • Women Engaged Gala is the first Saturday of December where awardees will be honored publicly.
  • Honorees graduate to the alumni network in March 2027

What do Honorees receive?

  • A one-time unrestricted gift of $1,000
  • Community Recognition of work, business, impact, and story
  • Leadership Development Opportunities to further develop skills, network, and cultivate relationships to take themselves and Women Engaged to the next level

What are the requirements of the program?

  • To act as a community liaison and promote Women Engaged to your network and the broader community
  • Serve on the host committee for Women Engaged events for 2027.
  • Solicit volunteers and/or donations to support the mission and vision of Women Engaged

Together, our voices have moved necessary actions to garner the changes we need, to defend ourselves from ongoing attacks, and build a greater future.

“….bell hooks’ thoughts on how our love of Black people was always at the center of the Black liberation struggle. In her trilogy series on love, bell hooks takes note of the misconceptions that freedom must centralize power over love. Instead, she offers that love and power work in tandem with self-determination and love is central to Black freedom. This is what I see happening today as the movement for Black lives centers on love of self, a determination to be fully recognized and respected, allowing our entire community to thrive. Self love and self-determination are the cornerstone of reproductive justice. WE’s (Women Engaged’s) intersectional framework links the current uprising to our community engagement work. As a Black women-founded, and Black-led organization, our roots are steeped in love and power-building and connects us to the rich civil rights legacy that transformed the world and makes Atlanta, GA, so special.” – Malika Redmond, June 2020