Celebrating fearless women and emerging leaders whose courage, resilience, and mentorship inspire the next generation to rise and thrive.
The Fearless Awards is From Fatherless to Fearless’ inaugural celebration honoring women whose stories reflect resilience, leadership, mentorship, and impact — while celebrating B.R.I.D.G.E.® graduates who are becoming fearless in their own right. This is more than an awards event. It is an inspiring afternoon of recognition, storytelling, connection, and legacy.
On Monday, September 21, 2026, From Fatherless to Fearless will honor five accomplished women leaders and five B.R.I.D.G.E.® graduates who embody what it means to rise beyond adversity, lead with purpose, and inspire what is possible. Each woman honoree will be paired with a B.R.I.D.G.E.® graduate for a four-month mentorship experience, extending the impact of this celebration far beyond one afternoon. Because when girls see women who have risen, they begin to believe they can rise too.
Meet the 2026 Honorees:
Crystal Allen, President & CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Dayton
Ashley Kirklen, anchor and reporter for WLWT News 5
Jazmyne Reid, Communications Director for P&G Fabric Care North America
Shaqunna Sardin, Treasury Management Client Support Specialist II at First Commonwealth Bank
Meggan Thompson, President and CEO of Dress for Success Cincinnati
Lineup
Mayor Aftab Pureval
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Highlights
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- In person
Refund Policy
Location
Cincinnati Music Hall
1241 Elm Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
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