GirlForward’s annual awards ceremony will be a celebration of our 15-year jOURney through space and time. We’re looking back on our accomplishments and looking ahead through a portal of hope that keeps us going. Catch up on the light years of GirlForward that have brought us to this moment.

We’re proud to celebrate our amazing graduates this year!

Join us Wednesday, June 10th, at Firehouse Chicago as we send off our GirlForward graduating class in style with awards, refreshments, and plenty of surprises!

See more details below!

6:00pm - Event Starts

7:00pm - Program Begins

7:20pm - Awards Ceremony and Commencement

8:30pm - Event Ends

Invest in Her Journey

BECOME A SPONSOR!

Looking for ways to support our ceremony? By becoming a sponsor, you’ll join a nurturing community that provides year round programming that builds hope, healing, and connection to girls, particularly those whose lives have been impacted by global forced displacement. We walk alongside our girls through weekly mentorship, tutoring, summer camps, and our safe spaces drop-in center.

Thank You to Our Sponsors:

EVENT SPONSORS

(Ongoing updates)

Vision Sponsor

Dream Builder Sponsors

Bright Future Sponsors

Friend Sponsors

Graduate Sponsors

In-Kind Sponsors

Julie and Jerry Ward

Check out these photos from our 2025 event!