Project Nana’s Awards Gala 2025

Project Nana is dedicated to reshaping perceptions of aging women's health and empowering them with autonomy over their bodies. We educate on gynecologic issues, promoting early detection through exams to reduce late-stage diagnoses of cancers and infections. Using storytelling, we amplify the voices of seasoned women, advocating for their access to care.

At this event, we will be honoring two incredible women. We are proud to announce that Barbara Ciara will receive the Gwen Ifill Seasoned Women’s Champion Award and we will dedicate the Vanessa Turner Warrior Spirit Award. The Gwen Ifill Seasoned Women’s Champion Award honors a passionate leader who promotes the rights and needs of seasoned women. She stands as a beacon, transforming the narrative around postmenopausal women, rejecting stereotypes of diminished worth. The recipient advances equity by humanizing their experiences, advocating for improved healthcare access, challenging ageism and sexism, and amplifying the lifelong importance of women's health.

​We will introduce and dedicate the Warrior Spirit Award in honor of our Nana, Vanessa Watford Turner. This award is in honor of her strength, courage, and unwavering light during her battle with endometrial cancer. Nana Vanessa was a crucial part of Project Nana and the life of our Founder, Vanessa L. Hill. She was a mighty warrior who fought the good fight. She encouraged post-menopausal women to continue to seek pelvic care and especially to be aware that vaginal bleeding is a sign of endometrial cancer. She shared this message with her family, friends, and church members.

​Located at Taste N See at the Murray Center. Dress code is semi-formal. The color scheme is black, purple, turquoise, and gold. Feel free to dress to match!

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