Background
The Women of Concern Awards Luncheon is a celebration of the accomplishments of women and girls around the world and Concern Worldwide's work to break the cycle of poverty by supporting women and strengthening their communities.
This year’s Women of Concern Awards Luncheon will highlight Concern’s Mother-to-Mother groups and targeted support that gives mothers practical guidance, peer connection, and life-saving tools to help protect and care for their families.
We hope you will join us for the Women of Concern Awards Luncheon, which has, for over 25 years, propelled us towards a future where no woman, girl, or mother stands alone and pays tribute to those who embody justice, generosity, and compassion in their work and daily lives.
All proceeds support Concern Worldwide’s Women & Girls Fund, an always-on approach to collecting and deploying funds that equip women and girls with the tools and resources they need to lead, succeed, and be supported across the most vulnerable communities in 24 countries around the world.
Honoree
Laura Modi is the Co-Founder and CEO of Bobbie, the first mom-founded infant formula company and the third largest fully integrated manufacturer in the U.S. She also launched Bobbie for Change, a social advocacy arm dedicated to parental leave and maternal health.
Laura co-founded Bobbie in 2018, and by 2025, she was recognized as a TIME Woman of the Year and a CNBC Changemaker. Under her leadership, Bobbie has nourished over 700,000 babies and pioneered the “Infant Formula Made in America Act” to ensure domestic supply chain safety.
Laura’s career began in executive roles at Airbnb and Google Finance before she transitioned into the infant nutrition space. Following the 2022 formula crisis, she dedicated her platform to industry reform, eventually partnering with The Breasties nonprofit to provide a year of free formula to parents impacted by cancer.
Laura is a frequent collaborator with federal lawmakers on nutritional standards, helping to develop and introduce ‘Infant Formula Made in America Act’. Originally from Westport, Ireland, she now lives in Washington, D.C. and is a proud mother of four children.
Host & Auctioneer
Sophie is originally from Ireland and has been working with nonprofits and charities in New York for 8 years. She is a Master of Ceremonies and Auctioneer, and has already fundraised over half a million dollars for non profits on stage in 2025. Sophie ran the NYC Marathon in 2025 for Concern and is passionate about supporting the work Concern does. She is known for her infectious energy and trademark Irish charm.
