The Red Pump Project selects Hannah Stutts as the 2015 recipient of the Red Pump Award for her being an incredible advocate in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Each year The Red Pump Award is awarded to an exceptional woman leader doing productive and meaningful work for HIV/AIDS education, while making substantial contributions to the community through her individual efforts. Stutts will be recognized during a special award ceremony during the 7th Annual Red Pump/Red Tie Affair on December 5 in commemoration of World AIDS Day.
Stutts is a Community-based Testing Grant Coordinator with the Mecklenburg County Health Department, working since 2009 in the area of HIV/AIDS education and awareness.
Stutts has devoted her career to HIV advocacy, currently serving as a member of the North Carolina HIV Prevention and Care Advisory Council and the Mecklenburg County HIV Council, as well as the Mecklenburg County Diversity Council. Stutts has also helped to organize the annual AIDS Walk in Charlotte, co-chairing the walk in 2013 and 2014. Stutts is the founder of the Voices Project, in collaboration with RAIN that provides an avenue for those infected with, and affected by, HIV/AIDS to share their stories with the public.
The Red Pump/Red Tie Affair is a benefit gala, held annually to commemorate World AIDS Day, that effectively fuses fashion and philanthropy. The primary goal of this event is to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS among women. The affair will include live entertainment, cocktail reception with a silent auction, runway show and more. It will be co-hosted by Hip Hop Legend Edward “Special Ed” Archer and Media Personality Kendra James.
Hope to see you there! Tickets are available for purchase here.
