First Lady of Gary Honors Seven Local Women Leaders at Second Annual Ladies First Event
On Saturday, March 8, 2025, the Gary community came together at Marquette Park Pavilion for the secondannual Ladies First, a celebration of women hosted by First Lady Crystal G. Melton.
“Last year’s Ladies First was an incredible success,” said First Lady Melton. “Seeing the impact it had on our community, I knew we had to do it again. This event is about recognizing the strength, dedication, and contributions of women who make a real difference, and I’m honored to continue this tradition.”
At the event, NAACP Image Award-winning television producer, Kyra Epps gave a keynote speech.
This year’s event recognized seven outstanding women for their remarkable contributions in education, public safety, sports, community service, small business, and health care.
