Trident United Way Women United annual awards are presented to women who make substantial impacts in our community. We are pleased to celebrate women who work tirelessly to improve education, financial stability and health outcomes in our community.
Please join us in recognizing the following women for their outstanding work across the community and with Trident United Way.
2024 Award Winners
Nonprofit Leader of the Year
Robin Haggard, Communities in Schools of SC (CIS)
Hands-on Hero of the Year
Ruhamah Dunmeyer Grooms, Booz Allen Hamilton
Role Model of the Year
Sonia Hanson, SouthState Bank and Sunflowers of HOPE, Inc.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Mary Thornley, Trident Technical College Award Presented by Anita Zucker
2023 Award Winners
Nonprofit Leader of the Year
Stephanie Kelley, East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO)
Hands on Hero of the Year
Danielle Hardee-Richardson, We Are Sharing Hope SC
Role Model of the Year
Theresa Prioleau, community leader, advocate and educator
2021 Award Winners
Hands on Hero of the Year
Reagan Smith, Humanities Foundation
Nonprofit Leader of the Year
Lana Kleinman, Charleston Legal Access
Role Model of the Year
Cathy Almquist, Trident Technical College
