Philadelphia, PA – On Saturday, March 8, 2025, I Choose To Win Founder and Executive Director Melonie Butler was honored with the prestigious Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Beta Delta Zeta Chapter Community Impact Award at the 2025 Finer Womanhood Fascinators and Fedoras High Tea Awards Luncheon & Fashion Show. Held at the Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue, the event was a glamorous afternoon filled with style, grace, and powerful celebration, as guests enjoyed a spectacular fashion show and awards ceremony.
Melonie was surprised to learn of her nomination for this honor, sharing her heartfelt gratitude during the ceremony. Reflecting on the significance of the award, she shared: “This journey of tuning into purpose, pursuing areas of my passion, and owning my personal power to be a difference maker is helping me realize my greater potential. And that’s the line of work I’m in.”
In her acceptance speech, she emphasized the importance of helping women and girls align with their purpose and overcome barriers holding them back. “Oftentimes, the barriers holding us back from experiencing a better life are our thought life, our mindset, our attitudes, our daily habits, our lack of vision, and our fearful imagination,” Butler said. “It’s my hope to awaken and stir in women a desire to experience VICTORY and to help them make daily choices to shift their trajectory from an unfulfilled life to one that leaves them invigorated to believe in the possibility of them WINNING.”
Melonie also took a moment to thank those who have supported her throughout her journey, including her Board of Directors, staff, family, and the I Choose To Win community. “As we celebrate 10 years of service this year, I would like to thank you for seeing me and for honoring this work by way of this award,” she said. “To the Finer Ladies, I humbly offer my gratitude, ‘Thank You!’”
The Finer Womanhood event, presented by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Beta Delta Zeta Chapter, was a beautiful afternoon of celebration, recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of women who are making an impact in their communities. Melonie Butler’s award was a reflection of her decade-long dedication to empowering women and girls through the work of I Choose To Win.
As I Choose To Win continues its mission to edify, empower, and equip women and girls to walk in their purpose and pursue their passions, this recognition marks another milestone in the organization’s journey of impact and transformation.