Teniola Olopade Award:

The recipient of the Teniola Olopade award is a blossoming bold woman.When it comes to fulfilling her dreams, this woman waits for no one.She leads. She makes choices. She does not shy away from pivoting when necessary; and she equips her sisters to do the same. She knows that success includes opening doors for both herself and her sisters. She understands that a loving and resourceful community is a currency second to none— and is intentional about nurturing the communities to which she belongs. In addition to her intentionality, the recipient of the Teniola Olopade award stands out for her radical self-awareness. She takes no action without first identifying her desired outcome. She is calculated and she gracefully learns from her mistakes and those of others. She is hungry for knowledge and highly values education. She is both curious and not easily swayed by the whims of society. She marches to the beat of her own drum and is en route to color the world with her vibrant spirit.