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Moms for America Hosts Inaugural Abby Awards to 'Remember the Ladies'
New awards honor women's role in America's founding
Apr. 2, 2026 at 3:57am
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In Washington, D.C., the nonprofit Moms for America is hosting the inaugural Abby Awards to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Abigail Adams's famous plea to 'Remember the Ladies' in a letter to her husband, President John Adams. The awards ceremony celebrates the contributions of women in America's founding and early history.
Why it matters
Abigail Adams was a pioneering voice for women's rights and equality during the American Revolution. The Abby Awards aim to shine a light on the often-overlooked roles that women played in shaping the nation's early history and founding principles.
The details
The Abby Awards ceremony will feature speeches, performances, and the presentation of awards to women who have made significant contributions to American history and values. The event is organized by the nonprofit Moms for America, which advocates for traditional family values and women's empowerment.
- Abigail Adams wrote her famous 'Remember the Ladies' letter to John Adams on March 31, 1776.
- The inaugural Abby Awards ceremony is taking place on April 2, 2026, exactly 250 years after Abigail Adams's letter.
The players
Abigail Adams
The wife of President John Adams and a pioneering advocate for women's rights and equality during the American Revolution.
John Adams
The second President of the United States and the husband of Abigail Adams.
Moms for America
A nonprofit organization that advocates for traditional family values and women's empowerment.
What they’re saying
“Abigail Adams was a trailblazer who fought for the rights of women even as the nation was being founded. The Abby Awards are a way to honor her legacy and the countless other women who shaped America's history.”
— Kimberly Fletcher, President, Moms for America
The takeaway
The Abby Awards represent an important effort to recognize the vital contributions of women to America's founding and early history, which have often been overlooked or marginalized. By honoring Abigail Adams and other pioneering women, the awards aim to inspire a new generation of female leaders and advocates.
