Topic: Rad Awards 2025
Celebrating Rad Women at the 2025 Rad Awards
On July 30, Philadelphia turned out to joyfully celebrate the women who are making our lives much, much better
By Courtney DuChene
Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman, Zookeeper
Just because the Philadelphia Zoo President and CEO represents a lot of firsts for America’s oldest zoo, doesn’t mean she doesn’t get Philadelphians — even if we like to fancy ourselves a species all our own
By Courtney DuChene
Dr. Rebecca Ahrens-Nicklas
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia doctor is working with colleagues to make treatment breakthroughs that are changing lives — and are poised to change the world
By Jessica Blatt Press
Samantha Mathews
Transforming the lives of women who’ve survived trauma through therapy, education and … wedding planning
By Charissa Howard
Dr. Sarah McAnulty
Philadelphia squid biologist brings science to the masses — in classrooms, through burlesque performances, at forest meet-ups, and on telephone poles
By Courtney DuChene
Meet the 2025 Rad Award Nominees
Introducing the Philadelphia artists, activists, entrepreneurs, connectors and more we are honoring on July 30 — then meet them at the Rad Awards Party
By Courtney DuChene
Amelia Zellander
Millions of people worldwide are awaiting cornea transplants. A University City founder and bioengineer aims to help them see again
By Kate Krauss
Cristina Martínez
The owner of South Philly Barbacoa and Casa Mexico has earned the highest honors for chefs in America. But that’s just the start of her most important work
By Katherine Rapin
Ryan Hammond
The head of the Eagles Autism Foundation has a simple secret for raising $10 million a year and getting elite players to bike 10 miles through Philly
By Lauren McCutcheon