The DWAP Awards are an opportunity for Designed With A Purpose to spotlight young ladies and women in the community. There are so many unseen she-roes in our communities and so many hard working “local celebrities” right in our back yards who are contributing their time and bringing empowerment, inspiration and upliftment to others every day! The First Annual DWAP Awards began in 2023, where we celebrated all nominees and honored all award winners. Please keep reading below to learn more.
Celebrating Positive Impact
Congratulations 2025 DWAP Award Winners!
The 3rd Annual DWAP Awards lit up Durham, NC on Saturday, October 18, 2025, with an unforgettable celebration of achievement and inspiration. The evening was filled with excellence as we honored every remarkable DWAP Award nominee and applauded the outstanding winners in each category. Continue reading to discover this year's winners and join us in recognizing the extraordinary positive impact they are making within our community!
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Author of Influence
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Caterer of the Year
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Cosmetologist of the Year
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Creative Visionary
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Educator of the Year
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Entertainer of the Year
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Entrepreneur of the Year
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Fashion Stylist of the Year
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Game Changer
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Humanitarian of the Year
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Influencer of the Year
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Innovator of the Year
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Make-Up Artist of the Year
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Marketer of the Year
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Mentor of the Year
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Ministry of the Year
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Non-Profit of the Year
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Podcast of the Year
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Social Media Impact
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Speaker of the Year
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Super Mom
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Woman of the Year
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Woman Owned Business
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Woman to Watch
Keep Shining Your Lights!
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Keep Shining Your Lights! ☀
Congratulations 2024 DWAP Award Winners!
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Author of Influence
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Caterer of the Year
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Creative Visionary
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Educator of the Year
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Entertainer of the Year
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Entrepreneur of the Year
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Fashion Stylist of the Year
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Game Changer
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Humanitarian of the Year
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Influencer of the Year
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Innovator of the Year
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Marketer of the Year
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Mentor of the Year
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Ministry of the Year
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Non-profit of the Year
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Podcast of the Year
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Social Media Impact
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Speaker of the Year
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Super Mom
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Woman of the Year
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Woman Owned Business
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Woman to Watch
Winners of the First Annual 2023 DWAP Awards in each category.
Congratulations to these amazing ladies!!!
