LUMINARY SOIRÉE
Awards & Fundraiser
An Intimate Evening of Elegance. A Celebration of Legacy & Literature. A Call to Illuminate the Future.
Join us for the inaugural Luminary Soirée, Kulturally LIT’s awards and fundraiser experience honoring the bold voices, creative leaders, and cultural revolutionaries shaping the literary landscape of the African Diaspora.
Held in the heart of New Haven, this unforgettable evening will gather writers, artists, cultural workers, and community champions for a night of inspiration, recognition, and connection.
Proceeds from the event will go to support Kulturally LIT's 2026 programming and all funds raised will be matched by an anonymous donor.
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The Awardees
Nzima Hutchings
Literary Cultivator Award
Honoring a writer for nurturing literary growth and fostering creativity
through literature
Sharmont Little
Cultural Steward Award
Honoring a local leader whose work impacts and uplifts the literary arts community
Marilyn Nelson
Firestarter Award
Honoring a CT author whose has blazed a trail in the literary community
Tochi Onyebuchi
Literary Legend Award
Honoring a Giant in the literary world who has made significant contributions to the global community