WILMA Magazine

09/17/2026

09/17/2026

“All three areas of my work are connected by a common philosophy: Think ahead, build meaningful relationships, invest wisely, and execute consistently,” says Sandy Howe, founder of S. Howe + Associates. “Whether it’s creating financial independence, helping businesses grow, or cultivating trusted partnerships, I’ve always focused on playing the long game.”

Read "Leader Q&A: Sandy Howe" + more on WILMAMag.com

Photo by Terah Hoobler Photography

Linking decades of tech leadership

09/15/2026

ICYMI: Wilma Daniels was this year's WILMA Women to Watch Icon Award recipient! We celebrated her, and all of our amazing finalists, last week at our annual Women to Watch Awards.

Icon Award video by Honey Head Films

2026 Women to Watch Awards - Icon Award Recipient Wilma DanielsSe...

09/15/2026

Multi-Grammy Award-winning folk duo Indigo Girls visits Wilmington with a performance at CFCC’s Wilson Center on October 11. Linda Perry will open for the 7 p.m. show.

Read "Closer to Fine" + more at WILMAMag.com

Indigo Girls perform at Wilson Center this fall

09/10/2026

Game Changers Foundation, a local nonprofit providing financial assistance to middle and high school athletes, kicks off an online fundraising auction today with athletic items from The Summer I Turned Pretty movie's wardrobe department.
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09/10/2026

Kristin Wood is the designer of this year’s WILMA awards bracelet, which will be unveiled at the Women to Watch Awards event tomorrow night!

Read "Seaside Inspiration" + more at WILMAMag.com

Photos by Terah Hoobler Photography

Designing this year’s Women to Watch Awards bracelet

09/08/2026

Meet Wilma Daniels, this year's Icon Award winner!
Over the years, Wilma Daniels has given her time and many talents to an array of groups – from the YWCA Lower Cape Fear to Wilmington Business Development to the local chapter of the American Heart Association. She has helped shape numerous others – like the Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington – even when her busy schedule kept her from accepting a board position.

Read "Icon Award Winner" + more at WILMAMag.com

Photo by Madeline Gray

Wilma Daniels’ community ties

09/04/2026

Meet the finalists in the Rising Star category for the 2026 Women to Watch Awards!

✨ Katie Blackwell - paws4people foundation
✨ Jenna Cosentino - Thomas Construction Group
✨ Gabriella de Souza - NC Cooperative Extension - New Hanover County Center and Arboretum
✨ Susannah Spratt - Feast Down East
✨ Clelia Tufts - New Hanover County Public Library

This year, we asked our finalists “What is one thing you’d like to learn or try?” — what would your answer be? 👀

🎟️ Tickets for the Awards are available at W2WAward.com

🎥 Honey Head Films

09/02/2026

ONYA GARDNER holds two high-level leadership positions at Brunswick Community College.

ONYA GARDNER is both associate vice president of continuing education and workforce development and the women’s basketball coach at BCC.

08/31/2026

Assuming the role of CEO of the YWCA Lower Cape Fear is a full-circle moment for JHANIQUA PALMER.

Assuming the role of CEO of the YWCA Lower Cape Fear is a full-circle moment for JHANIQUA PALMER, who first joined the organization in 2019 as coordinator of its Grandparent Support Network.