Ida B. Wells Awards Recipients
Past Ida B. Wells Award Recipients
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.
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

Past Public Interest Award Recipients
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

Past Membership Appreciation Award Recipients
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
