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📅 Thursday, August 28, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 African American Museum in Philadelphia
Join us for a powerful evening honoring leadership, legacy, and the future of labor. District 1199C proudly presents the inaugural Champions of Change Awards Ceremony, celebrating outstanding individuals who have made lasting contributions to healthcare, labor rights, and social justice.
The evening will feature:
🎖 Honoree Presentations
🎓 Scholarship Announcements
🍽️ Dinner & Live Entertainment
💛 Opportunities to Support via Sponsorships & Donations
The Family of Anthony Fletcher – Norman Rayford Legacy Award
Craig Ford – Henry Nicholas Labor Leadership Award
Margo Crawford – Donna Ford Women of Strength Award
Shanna Peeks – Clayola Brown Advocacy Award
Senator Vincent Hughes – William “Bill” Lucy Social Justice Award
Wendell Royster – A. Philip Randolph Union Champion Award
Each award pays tribute to legendary figures who shaped the labor movement and laid the groundwork for today’s fight for equity and opportunity.
🎟 Admission Donation: $75 per person (includes full program, refreshments, and dinner)
¼ Page – $125
½ Page – $250
Full Page – $500
All proceeds benefit the District 1199C Scholarship Fund, supporting high school seniors and college students pursuing careers that strengthen community health, public service, and the labor movement.
Gold Sponsor – $3,000
Includes 10 tickets, VIP table, full-page ad (front & back), stage acknowledgment, and premium promotion.
Silver Sponsor – $2,500
Includes 6 tickets, full-page ad, logo placements, and stage acknowledgment.
Bronze Sponsor – $2,000
Includes 3 tickets, half-page ad, and stage acknowledgment.
Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
Special group rate: $139/night
Just 3 blocks from the event venue.
Contact:
📞 Dionne Gary – (267) 303-9675
📞 Shawn Parker – (267) 437-9826
📧 1199cscholarship@gmail.com | DGary@1199cnuhhce.org
Sponsorship & Ad Deadline: Saturday, August 10, 2025
Every contribution helps us build the next generation of changemakers. Thank you for your support!
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