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THE 6TH ANNUAL

DINKNESH Award Event

We are thrilled to announce that the 6th annual Dinknesh Ethiopian American women's Award event will be held on May 3rd, 2025 starting at 3 PM EST at the Waterford Event Center in Springfield, VA.

Join us on this epic event of women's empowerment and inspiration!

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2025Dinknesh 6th Annual Event

About This Event

Dinknesh is an award event that is celebrated annually in March in commemoration of the International Women’s Day. The Amharic word ‘Dinknesh’ roughly translates to ‘phenomenal’. The main objective of the event is to inspire and empower Ethiopian and Ethiopian American women. The event aims to create a platform where unsung Ethiopian and Ethiopian American heroines of high academic, professional, business and community service achievements are recognized. Special focus is given to women who come from marginalized and/or minority communities who have had limited opportunities but have made a difference in their own lives and that of their community’s by overcoming various challenges. We believe that such an event to celebrate womanhood and achievement is very important to strengthen the sense of belongingness and purpose. It creates an opportunity for the women to share their stories and inspire others. It is an occasion where their past and current achievements are recognized and celebrated.

Venue

Waterford Event Center
Springfield, VA

Speakers, Presenters & Awardees

Our speakers will be announced shortly.

Awardees will be announced live!

Date & Time

Saturday May 3rd 2025
3 - 6 PM EST (Washington DC time)

Donors

  • Debo Institute - Fiscal Sponsor

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Speakers

This year's event is comprised of exceptionally talented women.

Guests from Past Events

Over the past years, Dinknesh has hosted a diverse group of highly talented and successful women as speakers and panelists.

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2024

Lena Nour

Dinknesh Keynote Speaker - 2024
Lena Nour is an advocate for women's empowerment and a public servant. Lena has found her passion at the cross section of community engagement and evidence-based policymaking. Lena has experience in the nonprofit, state and federal government which ranges from recruitment and retention to social advocacy. Currently, Lena works as an analyst for the U.S. Government Accountability Office, a non-partisan federal agency.

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Lena Nour
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2023

Meron Teklu

Dinknesh Keynote Speaker - 2023
Meronne shared lessons from her 1st political campaign trail, being a woman in tech, organizing in the local community, and how we can all be powerful advocates of our Ethiopian American community and larger African Diaspora community.

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Meronne Teklu
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Panelist - 2021

Zinet Kemal

Zinet is a celebrated cyber security professional and author of award winning children's books. She shared her journey in transitioning from her legal academic background to cyber security as one of the few women of color in the field.

Meronne Teklu
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2023

Yerusalem Work

Yerusalem shared her original poems and warmed the spirits of everyone in the room. She talked about the exciting journey a woman takes from birth to maturity.

Yerusalem Work
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Panelist - 2023

Tiemert Letike

Tiemert shared a valuable lesson about readying oneself for change and being ready to pay the price of change.

Panelist - 2022Motivational speaker - 2023
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Panelist - 2022

Fouzia Muhsin

Fouzia, a renowned and internationally certified coach and professional trainer, shared the value she gives to seeking knowledge, awakening others so they realize their purpose and transform themselves to achieve great things.

Fouzia Muhsin
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Panelist - 2021

Helina Girma

Helina, as a motivational speaker, trainer, and coach, she emphasized the importance of women and men working together to empower women, advocating that our differences are not barriers but the foundation of our collective strength.

Helina Girma
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Panelist - 2021

Mesi Haileyesus

Mesi is a Human Rights and equity practitioner and global developer who shared her experience with regards to confronting challenges head on, resilience, persisting to overcome and staying positive through it all.

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Past Awardees

Since its first program in 2020, the Dinknesh Awards event has nominated and awarded exceptionally talented Ethiopian and Ethiopian American women from all walks of life and from around the world.

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The Dinknesh event wouldn't be possible without our amazing donors and anonymous supporters. We thank you all for your generosity & support!

We would like to take this opportunity and invite businesses and organizations to support our cause financially by becoming a donor/ sponsor. Please email us at dinkneshinfo@gmail.com or info@dinknesh.org to get our sponsorship packages.

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