San Francisco – Super Bowl, Philanthropy, and Global Impact
Born to a Ghanaian father and Polish mother, Omenaa Mensah, founder of TOP CHARITY, the largest philanthropic initiative in this part of Europe, has built a bridge between Africa and Europe through philanthropy, education, and cultural collaboration.
During one of the world’s most influential sporting and cultural moments — the Super Bowl — she was honoured with the prestigious Global Woman of Impact Award, presented by Off The Field.
The award ceremony took place in San Francisco during the Super Bowl Charity Fashion Show, on the official stage of Off The Field — an organisation operating at the intersection of sport, philanthropy, culture, and education.
This marks the first time in Off The Field’s 25-year history that the distinction has been awarded to a woman from outside the United States. The recognition underscores not only the global scale of Mensah’s work but also the growing international voice of African-rooted leaders shaping modern, inclusive philanthropy. The moment carries additional symbolism in the centennial year of Black History Month, highlighting the contributions of leaders of African heritage to global social progress.
This award is a symbol for every girl who has ever been told she doesn’t deserve something, yet found the determination to keep going. When I was six years old, my father told me I would have to work twice as hard to prove my worth.
Honestly, I never imagined that one day I would be standing here before you. Thank you for this recognition — it gives me even more strength to continue, because I believe we are building a community of people who truly care. And people who succeed carry a responsibility to support those in need.
– said Omenaa Mensah.
The distinction recognises more than 12 years of intensive humanitarian and development work led by Mensah across continents. Her impact includes:
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tangibly improving the living conditions of over 2 million people,
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supporting the rescue and education of more than 400 children in Ghana through the Kids Haven School initiative,
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co-creating nearly 200 social projects through the Philanthropic Consortium,
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founding TOP CHARITY, now Europe’s leading philanthropic platform, which in five years has mobilised nearly PLN 150 million from entrepreneurs and partners for social, educational, and humanitarian causes.
Presenting the Global Woman of Impact Award at the Super Bowl to a Polish-Ghanaian philanthropist from Central and Eastern Europe symbolises a powerful shift: philanthropy is no longer regionally defined — it is globally connected, culturally inclusive, and increasingly shaped by leaders with African heritage.
The Global Woman of Impact Award honours women demonstrating continuous social commitment, leadership, and measurable change at both local and global levels. Past recipients include Robin Roberts, Kathy Ireland, Gayle Benson, Keisha Lance Bottoms, Marlo Thomas, Nina Vaca, and Janice Bryant Howroyd — highly respected figures across media, business, sports, and politics.
Alongside Mensah, Off The Field recognised a diverse group of changemakers from culture, health, sport, and social activism:
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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.
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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.
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April Simpkins was honoured with the Resilience Impact Award for her leadership in mental health advocacy and support for women affected by loss.
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Gilead Sciences received the Wellness Impact Award for contributions to public health innovation and global health access.
The wide spectrum of honorees reflects Off The Field’s belief that social impact unites philanthropy, culture, sport, business, and health.
Honouring Omenaa Mensah during the Super Bowl Charity Fashion Show — an event bringing together leaders from sports, fashion, and global business — symbolically connected these worlds, demonstrating that meaningful social impact is becoming an integral part of the world’s most visible cultural stages.
About Off The Field
Founded 25 years ago, Off The Field NFL Wives Association is the official philanthropic organisation of NFL players’ wives and partners. Operating in more than 30 NFL cities, the organisation 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 organisations 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.
