First Shiloh Baptist Church Hosts 2025 Purposeful Women of Faith (PWOF) Awards Breakfast

Written By Criterion Buffalo

BUFFALO, NY – First Shiloh Baptist Church warmly invites the West ern New York Community to join us in honoring an extraordinary group of women at the 2025 PWOF, taking place on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at The Foundry Hotel & Banquets, 1738 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14207.

Since its founding in 2018 by the Women’s Fellowship Ministry of First Shiloh, the PWOF Awards have celebrated over 80 exceptional women across denomi nations for their impact ful leadership, unwavering commitment to service, and embodiment of faith in action.

“This celebration is more than an event—it’s a declaration of gratitude for women whose lives reflect purpose, prayer, and perseverance,” said Lady Tanya Staples of First Shiloh Baptist Church. “Their influence extends from sanctuaries to board rooms, classrooms to kitchen tables. They are pillars in our community, and this is our moment to honor their legacy of faith-filled service.”

This uplifting awards breakfast is open to the public, and all are encouraged to attend as we celebrate the accomplishments and spirit of these inspiring women. Tickets are $45.00 and must be purchased by September 6, 2025.

This year’s Purposeful Women of Faith Awards Breakfast will recognize the following women in these categories:

Naomi Award:

  • Ms. Madeena Brown

  • Ms. Alfreda Johnson

  • Ms. Annie Swygert

Women in the Community:

  • Ms. Crystal Benton

  • Ms. Lisa Jacobs-Watson

  • Ms. Carolyn Kirkwood

Ms. Adriane Williams Women in Media:

  • Ms. Beverly Burch

  • Ms. Adrianna Viverette

Women in Ministry:

  • Reverend Vanessa Jones

  • Minister Yvette McCarter

  • Ms. Donna Mitchell

  • Ms. Geraldine Nevilles

  • Ms. Marvel E. Ross Jones, Ph.D.

Women in Politics:

  • Honorable Leah Hal ton-Pope

Thank you to this year’s event sponsors: Perrin Associates, Reverend Dr. Jonathan R. Staples and Thomas T. Edwards Funeral Home. Reverend Dr. Jonathan R. Staples is the Senior Pastor and Deacon Yvonne Hargrave is the President of the Women’s Fellowship Ministry. Come celebrate with us—honoring women who lead with courage, serve with love, and walk boldly in faith. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit our website at www.firstshilohbuf falo.org or contact us at 716.847.6555

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