Birmingham, A –Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) was named the 2015 Woman of the Year by the Metro Birmingham Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).

Rep. Sewell accepted the award at the NAACP’s 15^th annual Salute to Wonderful Outstanding Women (WOW) awards ceremony on Sunday, April 26^th. Each year, the WOW awards highlight the leadership, accomplishments, and outstanding service contributions of women in Metropolitan Birmingham. 

“I am deeply honored to receive this award during this commemorative, 15^th anniversary of the Salute to Wonderful Outstanding Women. The NAACP has long been at the forefront of the struggle for equality, and as a benefactor of the sacrifices of the courageous foot soldiers of the voting rights movement I am committed to ensuring that we never forget their contributions to this nation. I’d like to thank the NAACP for this honor and I commend them for continuing the legacy of leading the fight for equality and justice for all.” Rep. Sewell said. 

"Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell is a true champion for Voting Rights and the empowerment of her constituents. She is relentless in her quest to make the lives of the families of district seven better than she found them and she leads the charge for the full restoration of the Voting Rights Act.  The Metro Birmingham Branch NAACP is proud to have her as our 2015 Woman of the Year for her outstanding service and exemplary commitment," Hezekiah Jackson IV, President of the Metro Birmingham Branch NAACP said. 

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