Celebrating 50 Champions of Impact
As Chair of the Golden Gala, I am proud to announce the G50—50 extraordinary individuals being honored as part of The Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women’s 50th Anniversary celebration.
These honorees were chosen for their leadership, generosity, advocacy, and commitment to opening doors for others. Through their contributions to The Centre and their efforts for women’s advancement, they embody the spirit of our founder, Helen Gordon Davis, and our mission to help women and families achieve economic independence and personal well-being.
We are grateful that more than 200 nominations were made this year for the G50. After careful consideration, the selection committee chose our 2026 G50 honorees.
This diverse group represents the power of people to create lasting change. Their example reminds us that when we invest in others, we strengthen our entire community.
Please join us on November 14, 2026, at TPepin Hospitality Centre as we celebrate these remarkable honorees at the Golden Gala and look ahead to the next 50 years of impact.
Mylitta Butler
Golden Gala Chair
HELEN GORDON DAVIS
Honoring those who have
moved the needle
forward for women.
Then. Now. Always.
Alex Sink
Alexandra Dillard
Ali Wentworth
Amanda Stevens
Andrea Gonzmart
Ann W. Madsen
General Anne Dunwoody
The Honorable Arthenia Joyner
Beth Ficquette
The Honorable Betty Castor
Bob & Patty Clark
Brooke Shields
Chloe Coney
Clemmie Perry
Darcie Glazer Kassewitz
Darien Cobb
Doretha Edgecomb
Doris Weatherford
Dotti Groover-Skipper
Dr. Judy Genshaft
Dr. Mark Frankle & Lynne Couchara
Dr. Moira Burke
Dr. Susan Dellinger
Dr. Yvette Suarez & John Gilmore
Emily Mayfield
The Honorable H. Lee Moffitt
The Honorable Harry Cohen
Jan Roberts
Mayor Jane Castor
Jeff Chronister
Representing TECO
Julie Johnson Weintraub
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor
Lorna Taylor
Melanie Lenz
Representing TB Rays
Nicole Stott
Nikki DeBartolo & Chad Chronister
Oprah Winfrey
The Honorable Pam Iorio
The Honorable Pat Frank
RenÉe Vaughn
Rhea Law
Rita Lowman
The Honorable Sandy Freedman
Sara Blakely
Sheila Johnson
Stephanie Conners
Susan Leisner
Sutton Foster
Suze Orman
Sylvia Campbell, MO
Celebrate With Us
Whether you have been part of The Centre’s story for decades or are just discovering our work, we invite you to be part of this once-in-a-generation celebration.
Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 9 PM | TPepin’s Hospitality Centre | Tampa
Tickets $250pp
50 Years. 50 Changemakers. One Golden Night.