UFCW Minority Coalition 28th Annual Recognition Award Honorees
Honoring the people who move this movement.
Saturday, November 14, 2026
UFCW Minority Coalition
2026 Award Recipients
Charlie Hayes “Person of the Year” Award
President, Carl Green
UFCW Local 880
Honors a trailblazing labor leader with a lifelong dedication to fighting for civil, human, and workers’ rights.
Robert Vaughn “Labor Leader of the Year”
President, Lance Heasley
ICWUC
Honors a civic or labor leader with at least five years of outstanding service, who has led major programs and projects that improve the lives of working families and their communities.
Local Union of the Year
President, Jack Caffey
RWDSU Local 1102
Honors a Local that advances the Coalition’s mission — dignity for all workers, community partnerships, and organizing support.
Distinguished Service Award
President, Barry Sawyer
UFCW Canada
Honors an organizer and negotiator who builds coalitions for workers’ rights, economic security, and inclusive workplaces.
Addie L. Wyatt Award
Sonja Campbell
UFCW Local 880
Honors leadership across labor and civic life — organizing workers, strengthening communities, and mentoring the next generation.
Roland B. Scott F.O.O.C. Award
Deloris Crews
Faces of Our Children
Honors a commitment to sickle cell anemia education and awareness, in the legacy of Dr. Roland B. Scott.
Faces of Our Children “Champion” Award
Daryl Avery, Esq.
Avery Law Firm
Honors selfless, inspirational dedication to community work and goodwill.
Stand with the honorees.
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