Birmingham Promise Executive Director Samantha Williams has won a national award that will provide $1 million to support scholarship and internship programs for students at Birmingham City Schools.

The CAFE Group announced Thursday that Williams is among five winners of this year’s 1954 Project Luminary Award, which goes to leaders at organizations that are working to transform educational outcomes in Black communities.

“This recognition is a tremendous honor for Samantha, and it is a true reflection of the caliber of leadership she has provided for Birmingham Promise,” said Danny McKinney, chairman of the Birmingham Promise board of directors. “We are proud of this award and grateful to The CAFE Group for supporting and helping us uphold the vision of Birmingham Promise.”

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