Thursday, May 22, 2025
Superintendent of the Malverne School District, Lorna Lewis, received the Sojourner Truth National Meritorious Service Award from the Central Nassau Club of The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club, Inc. in front of over 200 guests at an award ceremony on April 12.
“I am indeed honored to be selected for this prestigious award,” Lewis wrote in a statement to the Herald on receiving the Sojourner Truth National Meritorious Service Award. “To be recognized in the spirit of such a courageous and trailblazing leader is not only a privilege, but also carries with it a profound sense of responsibility to carry on her legacy in our work here at Malverne.”
The NANBPWC was founded in 1939 with the mission to promote and protect the interest of the African American business and professional women. The organization connects young people seeking to enter the professional world with mentors and provides community for these businesswomen.
The Central Nassau Club of the NANBPWC was established in 1959. Recognizing founder’s day is an opportunity for the club to recognize the accomplishments of individuals, businesses, organizations and high school students from the local community.
During the 66th Annual Sojourner Truth Founders’ Day and Scholarship Celebration, seven high school seniors received over $8,000 in scholarships and eight members of the local community were recognized as trailblazers by the club.
“The support of the community was overwhelming,” said Jackie Morrison-Brailsford, club president. “I’m truly looking forward to next year, when we can once again highlight our students and phenomenal community members in business and the professions.”
