The Empowerment Brunch 2025 — Presented by Empower Her Rise, Inc.
Network, connect, and rise with us at the Empowerment Brunch — an empowering afternoon dedicated to uplifting women of color in higher education, law, and leadership.
Community Awards Application Form
Presented at The Empowerment Brunch.
Hosted by Empower Her Rise, Inc.
Empower Her Rise, Inc. proudly presents three prestigious awards to honor women of color in higher education and community leadership. These awards recognize resilience, leadership, creativity, and commitment to community empowerment.
Disclaimer: Submission of an application does not guarantee selection. Winners will be chosen based on the strength of their application and alignment with the mission. By applying, applicants agree to have their names, photos, and submitted materials shared publicly for promotional purposes. Any written submissions found to be written using AI tools (such as ChatGPT or similar) will result in immediate disqualification.
Application Deadline: July 5, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST
Attendance (July 12, 2025, 11 AM – 2 PM) is required for all awardees.
Calling All Sponsors: Partner with Purpose
Sponsoring our Empowerment Brunch is more than a branding opportunity — it’s a chance to directly invest in the lives and futures of women of color. Your support helps fund scholarships, leadership programming, and our year-round initiatives.
We offer multiple sponsorship tiers
Each sponsorship comes with benefits that put your brand front and center while showing your commitment to our mission.
Sponsorship Levels
Platinum – $1,000
Logo on all materials & event signage
Social media feature and verbal recognition
Item included in gift bags
Two guest entries
Your Impact
Funds support:
Our Scholarship Program
Mentorship and leadership programs
Wellness and community initiatives
Sponsorship Levels
Rise – $500
Logo on website and printed program
Social media mention
Item included in gift bags
One guest entry
Your Impact
Funds support:
Our Scholarship Program
Mentorship and leadership programs
Wellness and community initiatives
Sponsorship Levels
Community – $250
Name listed on website and program
Group thank-you post
Mention in digital spotlight
Your Impact
Funds support:
Our Scholarship Program
Mentorship and leadership programs
Wellness and community initiatives