Presented by World Heritage Cultural Center
EmpowHER
Awards
Celebrating extraordinary women and their allies who lead, inspire, and make a lasting positive impact in our communities.
Honoring Excellence, Leadership & Impact
The WHCC EmpowHER Awards is a prestigious annual celebration recognizing women and their allies who demonstrate exceptional leadership, entrepreneurship, and community impact. Held in Newtown, CT, the event brings together changemakers, trailblazers, and pillars of the community to honor those who uplift and inspire those around them.
The awards reflect WHCC's core mission — empowering the world through heritage, culture, and diversity — by shining a light on individuals whose work embodies those values every day.
Congratulations to Our
2024 Honorees
These remarkable individuals were recognized at the EmpowHER Awards in August 2024 in Newtown, CT.
Game Changer Entrepreneur Award
Chetranie Daka
Lifetime Achievement Award
Eunice Laverty
SupportHER Award — Ages 12–18
Kenneth Miller
Rising Star Award
Zosia Teraszkiewicz
SupportHER Award
Don Lococo
Trailblazer Award
Jennifer Chaudhary
Woman of Inspiration, Power & Influence Award
Professor Nazia Habib
Pillar of the Community Award
Makbule (Patty) Latifi
Legend Award
Elizabeth Guckenheimer
EmpowHER Awards
2027
The next EmpowHER Awards will be held in Newtown, CT in 2027. More information coming soon — stay tuned for nomination announcements, event details, and how to get involved.