Polish Philanthropist Omenaa Mensah receives Global Woman of Impact Award
San Francisco, CA — Polish-born philanthropist of Ghanaian heritage, entrepreneur, and social impact leader Omenaa Mensah received the Global Woman of Impact Award during Super Bowl weekend in San Francisco, becoming the first honoree from outside the United States in the 25-year history of Off The Field NFL Wives Association, the official philanthropic organization of NFL players’ wives and partners. Mensah is the founder of TOP CHARITY — a European cross-sector philanthropy platform that brings together business leaders, artists, and global partners to fund education, humanitarian aid, and long-term social development initiatives across continents.
The award was presented during the Super Bowl Charity Fashion Show — a high-profile annual gathering that brings together leaders from sports, culture, business, and philanthropy. Mensah’s recognition reflects the increasingly global nature of modern philanthropy and the growing presence of cross-continental leadership in addressing complex social challenges.
The moment carries added resonance during Black History Month, highlighting the global influence of women of African heritage in shaping inclusive models of leadership, philanthropy, and community empowerment.
This award represents every girl who was ever told she wasn’t enough — and chose to keep going anyway” – said Mensah while accepting the honor. “When I was six, my father told me I would have to work twice as hard to prove my worth. I never imagined I would stand on a stage like this one day. I believe success carries responsibility — and we have a duty to lift others as we rise – said Omenaa Mensah.
A Global Philanthropy Leader Bridging Continents
For more than 12 years, Mensah has built large-scale philanthropic initiatives that connect business leaders, artists, institutions, and global partners around long-term, systemic social change.
She is the founder of TOP CHARITY, one of Europe’s fastest-growing cross-sector philanthropy platforms, known for combining high-level cultural events with transparent, impact-driven fundraising. The initiative has drawn international engagement from leaders including Shaquille O'Neal and Richard Branson, while Jill Biden has attended as an honorary guest. TOP CHARITY also collaborates with the Obama Foundation, and Mensah’s foundation supports the development of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago.
Since its launch, TOP CHARITY has mobilized the equivalent of over $35 million for education, humanitarian aid, and long-term social development initiatives, positioning Central and Eastern Europe as an emerging voice in global philanthropy.
Mensah’s broader philanthropic ecosystem includes long-term education and development initiatives in Africa, Europe, and beyond, with a strong focus on dignity, opportunity, and sustainable community empowerment.
Mensah’s impact includes:
- supporting programs that have improved the lives of more than 2 million people globally,
- funding and developing Kids Haven School in Ghana, helping rescue over 400 children from child labor and exploitation
- co-founding the Philanthropic Consortium that has delivered nearly 200 funded social projects across multiple grant cycles
- building TOP CHARITY into a platform that merges business leadership, art, and philanthropy to generate measurable, long-term impact.
Her approach blends cultural diplomacy, business engagement, and strategic philanthropy — positioning Central and Eastern Europe as an emerging force in international social impact.
Receiving the award during one of the most culturally visible weekends in the United States underscores a broader shift in global philanthropy, where leadership, capital, and influence increasingly move across borders to support shared human causes.
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Award winners in 2026
The Global Woman of Impact Award honors women demonstrating sustained social mission, leadership, and measurable local and global impact. Previous honorees include Robin Roberts, Kathy Ireland, and Gayle Benson, leaders recognized for influence spanning media, business, and professional sports.
Mensah was recognized alongside a diverse group of 2026 honorees whose work spans culture, health, sports, and social advocacy:
- Ashanti, the Grammy Award–winning singer, songwriter, and actress, received the Women of Impact – Culture Catalyst Award for her lasting influence on global popular culture and advocacy through the arts,
- Sara Hood received the Danielle Beverly Courage Award for her advocacy for children with special needs and her work supporting families and mental health resilience,
- April Simpkins was honored with the Resilience Impact Award for her leadership in mental health advocacy and support for women affected by loss,
- Gilead Sciences received the Wellness Impact Award for contributions to public health innovation and global health access.
Together, the honorees reflect Off The Field’s broad vision of social impact, uniting philanthropy, culture, sport, health, and business leadership.
Mensah’s recognition during the Super Bowl Charity Fashion Show — an event connecting the worlds of sport, fashion, and philanthropy — demonstrates how social impact is increasingly becoming part of the most visible global cultural moments.
About Off The Field
Founded 25 years ago, Off The Field NFL Wives Association is the official philanthropic organization of NFL players’ wives and partners. Operating in more than 30 NFL cities, the organization focuses on youth empowerment, community leadership, mental health advocacy, and expanding opportunities for girls in sports.
Between 2024 and 2025, Off The Field surpassed $1 million in charitable giving, supporting more than 100 nonprofit organizations across the United States. One of its flagship initiatives, Road to LA 2028, prepares young girls for active participation in sports ahead of the upcoming Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
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