Tabitha Brown, beloved motivational figure and cultural voice, is a selected 2025 JoyTutor Celebrations of Courage Awards honoree for her impact through faith, joy, and authentic storytelling.

Bernadette Fernandez, founder of Imagine Etiquette, is honored with the 2025 Impact Award at the JoyTutor Celebrations of Courage Awards on September 6th. Discover how her programs equip K–12 students with emotional intelligence, confidence, and life skills.

Keith Lee, viral food critic and advocate for small businesses, is a selected 2025 JoyTutor Celebrations of Courage Awards honoree for his cultural impact, authenticity, and community influence.

Denee Vadell, known as @StenoFluencer, is a nationally certified Senior Court Reporter, viral educator, and advocate transforming the future of stenography. From courtroom to social media, her leadership and digital influence are inspiring a new wave of court reporters. Honored with the 2025 Impact Award at the JoyTutor Celebrations of Courage, Denee’s work bridges access, education, and empowerment—one caption at a time.

Christina Marie Montgomery is a celebrated Chicago principal, motivational speaker, and founder of Teen Spirit LLC. With 18 years in education and a mission rooted in equity and empowerment, she is being honored with the 2025 Impact Award at the JoyTutor Celebrations of Courage for her visionary leadership, heart-centered service, and transformative influence on generations of students, educators, and communities.

JoyTutor is proud to nominate Leroy for the Courage category of the Celebrations of Courage Awards event.

Sunny B, founder of The Sunori Shop, is a fashion entrepreneur and Impact Award honoree empowering women through style, financial literacy, and generational wealth-building.