The Black Fairy Godmother Foundation to Host 2026 Purple Diamond Awards Gala and Masquerade Ball

Black Fairy Godmother Foundation’s Oct. 24 gala in Bloomfield honors community leaders and supports women and families in underserved communities.

BLOOMFIELD, NJ, UNITED STATES, October 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Black Fairy Godmother Foundation will bring together community leaders, advocates and supporters for its 2026 Purple Diamond Awards Black-Tie Gala and Masquerade Ball on Saturday, October 24, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at The Brookside Banquets in Bloomfield, New Jersey. The evening will celebrate leaders whose service and advocacy make a difference for women and families, while supporting the Foundation’s work in underserved communities.
Vanessa Freeman, news anchor at PIX11 News, will host the event. Grammy-nominated recording artist Shanice will perform live, and Shannon Watts, founder emerita of Moms Demand Action and New York Times bestselling author of Fire Up, will be the guest speaker.

The gala’s 2026 Purple Diamond Awards honorees are:

* Hall of Fame: Angela Yee
* The Beacon Diamond Award: Lucy Del Gaudio
* Diamond of Community Leadership Award:Craig Mainor
* Visionary Diamond Award: Leslie K. Brown
* President’s Circle of Honor Award: Sonja R. Herbert
* Guiding Diamond Award: Dupree “Do It All” Kelly
* Humanitarian and Angel of Service: Cathy Loup

Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception, plated dinner, dessert and champagne toast. The evening will also include red carpet interviews and valet parking. A cash bar will be available. Black-tie formal attire and a masquerade mask are requested.

The Black Fairy Godmother Foundation focuses on emergency relief, domestic violence advocacy and empowerment for women of color and families in underserved communities. Through grassroots fundraising, direct aid and online outreach, founder Simone Gordon has helped families access food, housing, medical care and educational resources.
“ Every family deserves the chance to feel safe, supported and seen. This gala celebrates the people helping make that possible in our communities,” said Simone Gordon, founder of the Black Fairy Godmother Foundation.

Event sponsors include TMT, Wegmans, 4imprint, UCC Newark, Megababe, Poppi, Huzzy Smart Sips, Omar Coffee Company, Urban Glow Cosmetics, Touch of Oshea, Mayor Jenny Mundell, Partners for Women and Justice, Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan New Jersey, Tubby Todd, Scripted Fragrance and Li-Lac Chocolates, among others.

Event details
Saturday, October 24, 2026
7:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.
The Brookside Banquets
41 Broughton Ave.
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Dress code: Black-tie formal with a masquerade mask

Shauna J
Lamore Lifestyle Public Relations
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