Dr. Angela Sadler Williamson to receive IAOTP Empowered Woman Award

The International Association of Top Professionals will honor Dr. Angela Sadler Williamson at its annual gala in New York City this December. The award recognizes her media career, teaching work and long-running focus on stories tied to community impact and Black history.

Why it matters: - The award spotlights Dr. Angela Sadler Williamson’s work across media, education and filmmaking. - The recognition adds another national honor to a career that has centered on public affairs, community storytelling and civil rights history. - Williamson will also be considered next year for a feature in TIP (Top Industry Professionals) Magazine.

What happened: - The International Association of Top Professionals selected Dr. Angela Sadler Williamson for The Empowered Woman Award for 2026. - IAOTP will honor Williamson at its Annual Awards Gala this December at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. - IAOTP will also recognize Williamson as Top Outstanding Producer and Host of the Year. - Stephanie Cirami, president of IAOTP, said the panel found Williamson’s selection an easy decision. - Cirami called Williamson “inspirational, influential and a true visionary.”

The details: - Williamson has more than 30 years of industry experience. - She works at PBS in Los Angeles as a host, writer and producer. - Her role includes overseeing public affairs programming from research and script development to interviews and digital strategy. - Williamson’s series, “Everybody with Angela Williamson,” is in its 10th season. - Season 11 of the series is scheduled to premiere Wednesday, Oct. 7. - The program focuses on people making community impacts and on the human spirit. - Williamson is an Emmy-nominated documentary filmmaker and author. - Her documentary, “My Life With Rosie,” has won multiple awards at national and international film festivals. - The film centers on Rosa Parks, Williamson’s cousin. - Her book, “My Life With Rosie: A Bond Between Cousins,” was named the best children’s book on Black history by Mothering magazine. - Williamson said the family perspective helps teach the next generation how to become effective change agents. - Williamson is an adjunct associate professor at Rio Hondo College. - She teaches mass media and speech communication in the East Los Angeles County Dual Enrollment program. - Williamson recently accepted a one-year lecturer contract in the Department of Business at California State University, Fullerton. - At Cal State Fullerton, she will teach business communication writing. - Williamson’s past roles include digital and product marketing manager at Impac Mortgage Corp., sales and marketing producer at Fox Television, marketing specialist at Experian Information Systems and producer and copywriter at Orange County Newschannel. - Williamson earned a doctorate in human services from Capella University. - She also holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and a master’s degree in mass communication/media studies from California State University, Fullerton. - Williamson said perseverance and mentor guidance helped shape her success. - More information is available on Dr. Angela Sadler Williamson’s website.

Between the lines: - IAOTP’s recognition blends career achievement with public-facing leadership and community impact, not just industry tenure. - Williamson’s profile spans media production, education and civil rights storytelling, which broadens the appeal of the honor beyond one profession. - The timing of the gala and the upcoming season premiere could increase visibility for both Williamson’s award and her TV series.

What's next: - IAOTP will present the award at its gala in New York City this December. - Season 11 of “Everybody with Angela Williamson” is set to debut on Oct. 7. - Williamson will be eligible for a TIP Magazine feature next year. - More information about IAOTP is available at the organization’s website.