Inspiration Luncheon 2025

Inspiration Luncheon

Our awards luncheon for Domestic Violence Awareness Month honors those who inspired us by going above and beyond over the past year to support our work to end domestic violence in WV, and assist survivors all throughout the year. Please attend the luncheon to meet these wonderful people and others who are doing the work. There will be a short ceremony to confer the honors. See who won this year’s awards below.

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Luncheon Details

Location

Four Points Sheraton Hotel
600 Kanawha Blvd East
Charleston, WV

(Capital Room A)

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Date & Time

Thursday, October 23, 2025
11:30am – 1:30pm
-During DV Awareness Month-

Please be prompt.

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Luncheon Sponsors

Thank you to our generous sponsors of the catering. We couldn’t do this without you.

Laurie Thompsen

Lissa Lucas

Our 2025 Award Winners

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Kenyatta Grant

Visibility Award

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Sara O’Toole

Diane Reese Advocacy Award

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Rabbi Joe Blair

Purple Ribbon Award

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Lori Fleagle

Pinnacle Award

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Dr Javier Cardenas

Purple Ribbon Award

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Weave WV Project Team

Purple Ribbon Award

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Sara Fincham

Visibility Award

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Julie Britton

Diane Reese Advocacy Award

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Rev. Edward Thompson

Purple Ribbon Award

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