This Club, founded by its President, Sherelle T. Carper and Darnell C. Wise Lightbourn is dedicated to  bringing Northern Virginia communities together. Additionally, the business and professional members  provide leadership, support, educational scholarships, and host programs to encourage and recognize youth  in our community. 

The Women’s History program theme this year is “Women Providing Healing – Promoting Hope.” 

Keynote speaker is the Honorable Senator Jennifer McClellan, special music entertainment by Rev. Felicia  Kessel Crawley and poetry by our NOVABPW Club Beta Psi Collegiate Students. Charter member, Glynda  Mayo Hall is the Mistress of Ceremony. Professional achievement awards will be given to women who have  made a significant impact in the community and business arena. 

The recipients of the 2022 Awards for the April 2 event are: Business Award, Sharita Rouse. Professional  Award, Bernadette Carroll, and two Community Service Award honorees, D. Lena Hickman-Miott and Dr.  Deborah S. Foreman Speller. 

President Janet Ford and Dr. Wallicia Gill are co-chairs of this event. As a result of the pandemic, the program will be held on a virtual webinar platform from 11am to 1pm on April 2. Tickets are available online  at Eventbrite https://2022womenshistorycelebration.eventbrite.com/