Celebrating the heart, strength, and compassion of our community.

Women’s Philanthropy Society

2026 WPS Luncheon Gallery
Celebrating the caring spirit of women and their gifts of time, talent and treasure.

Philanthropy, simply defined, is the desire to promote the welfare of others. Founded in 2000, the Women’s Philanthropy Society formed under a simple idea – that anyone can be a philanthropist. By giving of themselves through gifts of time, talent and treasure, this prestigious and impactful group of women has continued to support the mission of their Society for over two decades, steadfastly continuing to better our community, our hospitals, and the communities they serve.

Throughout its history, this dedicated group of women has raised support for women’s and children’s related needs at Cabell Huntington Hospital and Hoops Family Children’s Hospital through many gifts such as specialty robes for mastectomy patients, pediatric-specific equipment, and funding for mammograms for uninsured and under-insured women.

As part of this mission, the Women’s Philanthropy Society presents three awards to outstanding women at an annual luncheon in the spring- the Focus Award, the Kitty Hage Lifetime Achievement Award and the Youth Service Award.

Our Mission

The Women’s Philanthropy Society was built on a simple, powerful belief: anyone can be a philanthropist. Our members give of themselves through gifts of time, talents, and treasures.

Nomination and Award Criteria

Each year, the Women’s Philanthropy Society honors three exceptional women whose lives and work embody the spirit of service and leadership. These awards are presented at the annual Women’s Philanthropy Society Luncheon. The Focus Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, and Youth Service Award all share a unified standard of excellence. The criterion for each award is the same:

  • The nominee must be a resident of Cabell, Wayne, Mason, or Lincoln counties in West Virginia, Lawrence County in Ohio or Boyd County in Kentucky.
  • The Women’s Philanthropy Society committee must receive two letters of recommendation. Letters may be mailed to:

Women’s Philanthropy Society Committee
Attn: Sara Schultz-Britt
2900 1st Ave
Huntington, WV 25702

For all Awards, the nomination packet should include:

  • Nomination Form
  • Brief biography of the individual
  • Two letters of recommentation

Christie Kinsey Focus Award

The “Focus Award” will honor an individual with outstanding achievements in one or more of the following areas:

  • Volunteerism
  • Civic & Community Leadership
  • Professional Excellence
  • Home & Family

Kitty Hage Lifetime Achievement Awards

The Kitty Hage Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to an individual whose life’s work has been dedicated to humanitarian efforts.

Abigail McNeely Youth Service Award

Abigail McNeely Youth Service Award began in 2017 and is designated for ladies aged 6-18 years old showing achievements in the following:

  • Volunteerism
  • Community Service
  • Leadership in her community