Metro-Birmingham Professional Women’s Association (MPWA), will be celebrating 31 Years of awarding over $170,000 in G.R.E.A.T Scholarships! MPWA will host its annual “Getting Ready for Excellence In America Today” (G.R.E.A.T) Scholarship Awards Luncheon and Fashion Show on June 3.

MPWA, a 501c (3) non-profit Association was founded in 1985 by Shirley Sanders-Ginwright. MPWA’s goals and purposes are: recognize achievements of young persons in the Birmingham area through awards and scholarships; provide service to the community through worships, seminars, and special projects; serve as role models; join forces with other organizations through networking; and to increase personal knowledge and professionalism of its members.