Honoring Resilience. Celebrating Transformation. Inspiring the Next Generation.

The Fearless Awards, presented by From Fatherless to Fearless, will recognize five distinguished community leaders and five exceptional graduates of the B.R.I.D.G.E.® program who have overcome father absence (defined as absent, in jail, passed away, or emotionally unavailable) and are now creating meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Rooted in the belief of lifting as we climb, each honoree will be intentionally paired with a mentee, creating a powerful connection between lived success and emerging potential. Through mentorship, encouragement, and visibility, the Fearless Awards reflects the transformative power of healing, resilience, and community.

About From Fatherless to Fearless

From Fatherless to Fearless is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering and equipping girls with strained or absent father relationships on their journey toward healing and wholeness.

Grounded in empowerment, education, and community, our work is centered around three critical pillars of well-being:

  • Mental Health

  • Emotional Health

  • Financial Health

Through programs, mentorship, and transformational experiences, we help girls move from surviving to thriving — from fatherless to fearless.

About the Fearless Awards

The Fearless Awards is more than a celebration — it is a reflection of what is possible when resilience meets transformation.

This inaugural event will honor women who inspire, lead, mentor, and empower others, especially in ways that align with our mission of helping girls heal, grow, and rise above adversity.

Honorees are recognized for their:

  • Resilience

  • Courage

  • Leadership

  • Community impact

  • Commitment to empowering others

We invite you to nominate women whose stories, service, and influence embody fearlessness and inspire the next generation.

Who Can Be Nominated?

We are seeking trailblazing women whose leadership, resilience, and influence have created transformational impact in the lives of others. Nominees may include:

  • Community leaders

  • Business professionals

  • Mentors and advocates

  • Educators and nonprofit leaders

  • Women making a meaningful change in their communities

Self-nominations are welcome.

Nomination Deadline

Thursday, May 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST

Winners will be honored at our Fearless Awards Luncheon on Monday, September 21, 2026.

Additional event details will be announced soon.