Women of Excellence

105.3 WDAS proudly presents our Fourth Annual Women Of Excellence Luncheon presented by Gwynedd Mercy University.

It all happened Saturday, March 31st, 11am-4pm at The Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown located on 17th and Race.

We celebrated 9 exceptional ladies from the tri-state area for their brilliance, grace and elegance... and accepting the 2018 Trailblazing Woman of Excellence on behalf of Oscar Nominated Actress and Grammy Award Winning recording star Queen Latifah is Philadelphia Legend, Music Icon and 2016 Trailblazing Woman of Excellence Honoree Miss Patti Labelle! Plus there were musical performances that day from Will Downing, Vivian Green, and MAJOR.! Keep checking back for the recap pics and videos!

Presented by Gwynedd Mercy University, and brought to you in part by Always Best Care Philly & Delaware, Women Organized Against Rape, Friends Services for the Aging, Parx Casino, Gift of Life, Blessings 4 Ever, Forman Mills, AARP, Platinum Productions and The 10th Annual Mother’s Day Music Festival, and 105.3, WDAS!

Our Special Trailblazing Woman of Excellence honor will be presented to Oscar Nominated, Grammy Award Winning, Singer, Songwriter, Rapper, Actor, Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild, NAACP Image Award, and BET Award Winner - The Queen Jersey’s Own - QUEEN LATIFAH!

Accepting the award on behalf of Queen Latifah, is Philadelphia Legend and Music Icon Patti Labelle

Plus, our 2018 Women of Excellence Honorees include:

Rev. Louise Williams Bishop, Legendary Philadelphia Broadcaster & State Rep

City Councilwoman Cherrelle Parker (District 9)

Lisa Thomas Laury, Iconic Philadelphia Anchor Woman and News Pioneer

Leslie Patterson Tyler, First Lady of Mother Bethel AME Church

Shonda McClain, Magazine Editor of The Philadelphia Tribune

Congratulations to our 2018 Local Sheroes: Lynette Trawick, Yani Williams, Officer Roslyn Talley and Dr. Doreen Loury. Scroll down or click here to read all about our 2018 Local Sheroe Honorees