Past Honorees
Past Ida B. Wells Honorees
The Ida B. Wells Award is given to an African American or Black female attorney who exemplifies the pioneering spirit and courage of Ida B. Wells, as well as those whose intellect, skill and achievement make them great contributors to the Massachusetts legal community.
2023
Stesha Emmanuel
2023
Hannah Kilson
2022
Angela Gomes
2022
Macken Toussaint
2021
Pia Flangan
2021
Giselle Joffre
2019
Dawn Perry
2019
Desiree Ralls- Morrison
2018
Karen Morton
2018
Tanisha M. Sullivan
2017
Karla L. Jarvis
2017
E. Abim Thomas
2016
Yalonda T. Howze
2016
Tracey L. McCain
2015
Robin Walker
2015
Darly David
Public Interest Award Honorees
The Public Interest Award recognizes an African American or Black female attorney for their outstanding leadership, dedication, and public service in the legal community including legal assistance to disadvantaged individuals and communities, advocacy to improve public policy, and government service.
2022
Widmine "Lola" Remy
2021
Angela McConney Scheepers
2016
Jacquelynne J. Bowman
Membership Appreciation Award Honorees
The Membership Appreciation Award is given to an African American or Black female attorney who is actively involved in MBWA, and dedicated to its mission to advance justice and equality for people of color with a particular emphasis on black women and/or women of African descent.
2021
LaRonica Lightfoot
2016
Valerie C. Caldwell
