Glitz & Girlpower Marks a Powerful Atlanta Debut With Its 10th Anniversary Awards Experience

Glitz & Girlpower brought its signature celebration of excellence to Atlanta for the very first time, commemorating its 10th Anniversary Awards Experience with a powerful evening at the iconic Delta Flight Museum.

The milestone moment marked the platform’s first major awards experience outside of Miami, signaling an exciting new era for the cultural movement founded by Valerie “Rockstarr Diva” Nelson. Over the past decade, Glitz & Girlpower has evolved from an awards platform into a nationally recognized space dedicated to honoring women who shape culture, business, activism, entertainment, sports, and philanthropy.

From the moment guests arrived, the energy inside the historic venue reflected the significance of the night. Leaders, creatives, executives, and changemakers gathered for an evening rooted in visibility, impact, and the collective power of women being celebrated in real time.

The evening opened with a commanding welcome from Keisha Lance Bottoms, whose presence immediately elevated the tone of the celebration. In a meaningful full-circle moment, she was also honored during the evening for her transformational leadership and continued impact as a voice for women in public service.

One of the night’s most emotional moments came when Nivea accepted her Woman in Music honor. Her deeply personal acceptance speech on resilience, healing, and growth resonated throughout the room, leaving an undeniable emotional imprint on the audience.

The event’s deeper mission was also powerfully represented through the presence of girls from the Big Dreams for Her Foundation, who witnessed firsthand what it looks like when women are honored for excellence across industries. Their attendance underscored the heart of the platform’s purpose: creating access, inspiration, mentorship, and real pathways for the next generation of leaders and dreamers.

The 10-year anniversary class of honorees featured a dynamic cross-section of women whose work continues to shape culture and community, including Yandy Smith, Tamika D. Mallory, Toccara Jones, Ty Young, Dr. Cheyenne Bryant, Candace Holyfield-Parker, Tenisha “She Is the T” Wilson, Aleesha Carter, Gen Johnson, Keianna Williams, Sharlinda, Jessica Divine, Jelissa Raquel, Starr Carbo-Mark, Quiana Shonte, and Jekwenta Primm.

Adding further depth to the evening were featured speakers Ayana Bean, Dr. Rashae Barnes, Dr. Stormy Wellington, and Rashia Wilson, while Sybrina Fulton brought added significance to the celebration as a presenter, reinforcing the night’s themes of legacy, advocacy, and impact.

Reflecting on the milestone evening, founder Valerie “Rockstarr Diva” Nelson shared her gratitude for the city that embraced the vision.

“Thank you, Atlanta, for embracing the vision of Glitz & Girlpower with so much love, excellence, and purpose. Bringing our 10-year celebration to this city was powerful, and the energy in the room reminded us that when women come together to honor one another, generations are impacted. Atlanta helped us make history, and we are deeply grateful.”

As Glitz & Girlpower enters its next decade, the Atlanta debut served as both a celebration of the women who continue to shape culture and a bold declaration of what’s ahead for the platform and the girls it continues to uplift through Big Dreams for Her.

Further underscoring the night’s purpose, the celebration also inspired meaningful philanthropic support for the Big Dreams for Her Foundation. Contributions from Lamar Jackson, Stormy Wellington, Impress Tax Service, and 5 Star Tax Pros reinforced the organization’s ongoing commitment to mentorship, scholarships, leadership development, and tangible opportunities for young girls and women. The generosity extended beyond the stage, serving as a direct investment in the next generation of dreamers the platform was created to uplift.