09/01/2026
We’re celebrating an incredible honor for our very own chef and owner, Nikia M. Lightfoot! 🌱🏆
Alabama Leading Ladies - ABWA ALL Chapter has named Nikia a recipient of the 2026 WOMENFORWOMEN EXCELLENCE AWARD!
From a childhood dream born in her mother’s and grandmother’s kitchen to building Vujee Vegan into an award-winning Huntsville culinary brand, Nikia’s journey has always been about more than food. It’s about purpose, perseverance, health, joy, and serving the community.
After being diagnosed with breast cancer at just 34, Nikia embraced a plant-based lifestyle that transformed her life and ultimately became the foundation for Vujee Vegan. Now a 14-year breast cancer survivor, she continues to use her story and her platform to encourage others to prioritize their health, pursue their dreams, and keep evolving.
Through VUJEE, Vibrant, Unshakeable, Joyful, Excellent, and Evolving, Nikia has turned her personal journey into a mission that reaches far beyond our kitchen.
We are incredibly proud to announce that Nikia will receive this prestigious award during the Alabama Leading Ladies - ABWA ALL Chapter 2026 ABW DAY WomenForWomen Speakers Conference & Fashion Show.
📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
📍 GigaParts Huntsville Conference Center
🚪 Doors open at 10:00 AM
And there’s still time to join us!
🎟️ Early Bird tickets are $35, but the special pricing ends TONIGHT at midnight.
Register now:
Get your WomenForWomen ticket
To every customer who has eaten with us, shared our name, supported our events, encouraged Nikia, or simply believed in what Vujee Vegan represents, thank you. You are part of this journey, too.
Please help us congratulate Chef Nikia M. Lightfoot on being named a 2026 WOMENFORWOMEN EXCELLENCE AWARD honoree! 👏🏾🌱🏆
This recognition is a beautiful reminder of what can happen when you choose to be Vibrant. Unshakeable. Joyful. Excellent. Evolving.
