18th Annual EWOC Awards & Expo
About this Event
GET READY TO BE INSPIRED AT EWOC 2026!
At Sac Cultural Hub Media Foundation, we are passionate about shining a spotlight on extraordinary Women of Color whose leadership, service, talent and impact are helping shape our communities.
This year, we celebrate the 18th Annual Exceptional Women of Color (EWOC) Awards & Expo under the powerful theme: THE POWER OF WE: Because WE Influence What’s Next! And we are excited to make our GRAND ANNOUNCEMENT of the woman who will set the tone for this year’s celebration!
EWOC 2026 KEYNOTE PRESENTER: PASTOR PHYLLIS TOWLES
We are honored to welcome Pastor Phyllis Towles, Director of Ministry Advancement and Development at Center of Praise Ministries, as our EWOC 2026 Keynote Presenter! Pastor Towles will bring an uplifting and inspiring message centered around “The Power of WE”—reminding us of the strength, influence and possibilities that emerge when women come together, support one another and use our collective voices to help shape what’s next. Get ready to be inspired, encouraged and empowered as we celebrate the power of women supporting women and the impact we can make together!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2026 EWOC HONOREES!
We are also proud to officially introduce our 2026 Exceptional Women of Color Honorees—22 remarkable women representing business, healthcare, education, government, nonprofit leadership, media, advocacy, philanthropy, public service and more.
Come celebrate Asantewaa Boykin, Tanisha Broadway, Nancy Bui-Thompson, Dominique Donette, Nicola Fleming, Dr. Cheryl P. Hildreth, Ellie King, Danielle Lawrence, Serina Lowden, Elizabeth Martin, Lisa Miller, Dr. Erica Morgera, Yvonne Moore-Mellion, Dr. Allegra Pickett, Leia Schenk, Sheree Smith, Dr. Wicondra Stovall, Myel Thelen, Keiona Williamson, Dr. Tonya Williams, Lystra Wilson-Celestine and Darese Winston as they are recognized with the 2026 EWOC Excellence Award.
If you're new to the Greater Sacramento Valley Region or just visiting, the EWOC Awards & Expo is a dynamic event you won't want to miss. This is your chance to experience a vibrant and empowering gathering filled with networking opportunities, laughter, inspiring messages, and a strong sense of community. At the EWOC event is where you will surely connect and reconnect with friends and colleagues. You will also meet new people and form long lasting relationships.
These women represent what EWOC is all about—women who lead, serve, build, advocate, inspire, open doors and help create opportunities for others.
OUR ORIGINAL EWOC MC/HOST RETURNS TO THE STAGE!
And it simply would not be EWOC without Neketia Henry! Since the very first EWOC Awards & Expo, Actress and Sacculturalhub.com Media Correspondent Neketia Henry has served as our original MC/Host, bringing her signature energy, personality, humor and style to the EWOC stage every year since its inception. We are excited to have Neketia return once again to lead us through another unforgettable evening of celebration, inspiration and sisterhood!
Where is it happening?
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USD 0.00 to USD 2231.34
