MEET THE HONOREE

Bridgid Coulter Cheadle is an award-winning entrepreneur and philanthropist with a long history of advocating for access to education and protection of the environment. Bridgid is celebrated for her family's philanthropic work with a focus on climate change, social justice, political decency, women's equity, and education for the historically marginalized.

Bridgid has received numerous awards for her work as a producer, designer, and trailblazer, including the National Distinguished 400 Award from the 400 Years of African American History Commission, Stewardship of Sustainable Design from the City of Santa Monica, and Woman of the Year by the County of Los Angeles District 2.