Academy Prep Honors Fabulous Females of 2023

St. Petersburg, FL — Academy Prep Center of St. Petersburg will honor leaders in our community, at the 15th Annual Fabulous Females Luncheon on Friday, May 5th, at the TradeWinds Island Resort. Proceeds from this event support the Student Scholarship Program at Academy Prep, a privately-funded middle school dedicated to improving the lives of underserved students living in St. Petersburg.

The 2023 Fabulous Females:

Dr. LaDonna Butler – Founder & Executive Director of The Well, a Healing Space

Ya La’ford – Internationally Acclaimed Artist

Anysia McDowall – Connector for Good, Sustainable Fashion Entrepreneur, Owner at Verdant

Liz Sembler – Community Advocate & Educator

Helen Pruitt Wallace – St. Petersburg Poet Laureate

“These incredible women are being recognized for their significant contributions to the Tampa Bay community,” said Gina Tanase Burkett, Head of School at Academy Prep of St. Petersburg. “Our honorees set the example with their leadership, character, and accomplishment. They are inspirational role models for the students of Academy Prep, and for all of us.”

Sponsorships and individual tickets for Fabulous Females 2023 are available at :

https://bit.ly/APFF23

All proceeds benefit the Student Scholarship Fund at Academy Prep.