July 30, 2025 — Tickets on sale soon!
In its 7th year, Rad Girls is once again teaming up with The Philadelphia Citizen to honor amazing Philly women and their allies! Join us to celebrate the finalists and announce the winners on July 30 from 7-10pm at Fitler Club’s Ballroom, 1 South 24th Street, Center City, Philadelphia.
Watch the Rad Award Playlist on YouTube.
Meet Previous Winners
2024 Winners
Nonprofit Leader of the Year — Lauren Cristella, President and CEO, Committee of Seventy
Connector of the Year — Sisterly Love Collective: Co-founders Ellen Yin, Sofia Deleon, Jill Weber, Jen Carroll
Attorney of the Year — Kristen Gibbons Feden, Shareholder, Anapol Weiss
Activist of the Year — Jude Husein, Executive Director, World Affairs Caucus, Pennsylvania State Senate
Sports Pro of the Year — Shariah Harris, First Black Woman to Compete in the U.S. Polo Open
Entrepreneur of the Year — Jeannine A. Cook, Founder and Owner, Harriett’s and Ida Mae’s Bookshops
Product of the Year — Dana Donofree, Founder and CEO of AnaOno Bras & Lingerie
Technologist of the Year — Sindi Banaj and Maryem Bouatlaoui, Co-creators, Finiverse
Innovator of the Year — Samantha Wittchen, Founder and CPO, Circa Systems and Co-founder and Director of Programs and Operations Circular Philadelphia
Scientist of the Year — Dr. Joan Lau, CEO, Spirovant
Wellness Woman of the Year — Christa Barfield, CEO, FarmerJawn
Artist of the Year — Natalie Hope McDonald Freelance Illustrator, Writer, Editor
Storyteller of the Year — Heather Shayne Blakeslee, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief, Root Quarterly
Style Influencer of the Year — Erikka Banks, Director of Member Events, Fitler Club
Hospitality Star of the Year — Cybille St. Aude-Tate, Co-owner, Honeysuckle Provisions
Rad Ally of the Year — Wil Reynolds, Founder, CEO and Vice President, Seer Interactive
Rad Girl of the Year — Dalila Wilson-Scott, EVP, Chief Diversity Officer & President, Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation
2019 Winners
Nonprofit of the Year — Mindy Baiada
Entrepreneur of the Year — Kriti Sehgal
Technologist of the Year — Felicite Moorman
Scientist of the Year — Briana Wronko
Artist of the Year — Loveis Wise
Educator of the Year — Melissa Lee
Product of the Year — Tozuda
Connector of the Year — Kristin Fitch
Innovator of the Year — Eliza Pollack
Storyteller of the Year — Hillary Rea
Activist of the Year — Laura Footman
Rad Guy of the Year — Bon Ku
Rad Girl of the Year — Disqualified
2018 Winners
Nonprofit of the Year — Deborah Diamond
Entrepreneur of the Year — Shannon Maldonado
Technologist of the Year — Elizabeth Brown
Scientist of the Year — Bethany Edwards and Anna Couturier
Artist of the Year — Nile Livingston
Educator of the Year — Michelle Martin
Connector of the Year — Stephanie Wolfson & Paige Dietz
Innovator of the Year — Tiffanie Stanard
Storyteller of the Year — Lara Witt
Activist of the Year — Elicia Gonzales
Rad Guy of the Year — Ernest Owens
Rad Girl of the Year — Dr. Katherine A. High
2017 Winners
Nonprofit of the Year — Tracey Welson-Rossman
Entrepreneur of the Year — Marla McDermott
Technologist of the Year — Tiffanie Stanard
Scientist of the Year — Karen Hogan
Artist of the Year — Camae Ayewa
Educator of the Year — Ellen Webber
Product of the Year — Poundcake Cosmetics
Connector of the Year — Jennifer Devor
Innovator of the Year — Stacey Mosley
Storyteller of the Year — Kristin Dudley
Activist of the Year — Sara Lomax-Reese
Rad Guy of the Year — Conrad Benner
Rad Girl of the Year — Sharron Cooks
2016 Winners
Nonprofit of the Year — Yael Lehmann
Entrepreneur of the Year — Elena Brennan
Technologist of the Year — Lindstrom
Artist of the Year — Amberella
Educator of the Year — Marley Dias
Product of the Year — Hand in Hand Soap, Courtney Apple
Connector of the Year — Corinne Warnshuis
Innovator of the Year — Yasmine Mustafa
Storyteller of the Year — Joy Manning and Marisa McClellan
Activist of the Year — Katie Monroe
Designer of The Year — Shophouse Design
Rad Guy of the Year — Dr. Stephen Tang
Rad Girl of the Year — Danielle Cohn
2015 Winners
Nonprofit of the Year — Gearing Up Philadelphia
Entrepreneur of the Year — Elyse DiMauro and April Nett
Technologist of the Year — Beah Burger-Lenehan
Artist of the Year — Darla Jackson
Educator of the Year — Eileen R. Heisman
Product of the Year — Morgan Berman, Milkcrate Philly
Connector of the Year — Desiree Peterkin Bell
Innovator of the Year — Jasmine T. Morrell
Storyteller of the Year — Heidi Saman
Activist of the Year — Women’s Medical Fund
Designer of The Year — Yesenia Perez-Cruz
Rad Guy of the Year — Chris Bartlett
Rad Girl of the Year — Donna Frisby Greenwood
Thank you to our 2024 sponsors and partners
Event questions? Email info@thephiladelphiacitizen.org.