Nominate a Cyclebreaker for the 2027 Cyclebreaker Legacy Award
Three Categories. Three Honorees. One Powerful Legacy.
As a cyclebreaker, you juggle ACEs, multiple roles, big ideas, and a relentless drive to succeed. However, sometimes the chaos of it all can leave you feeling stuck, burned out, and unsure of the next step. The VicTORIEus Cyclebreaker Legacy Award is one of the most prestigious honors in the Be VicTORIEus Foundation community. Each year, exactly three individuals are recognized, one per category, for their extraordinary commitment to breaking generational cycles.
This is not just an award. It is a legacy.
How It Works:
Schedule of Event:
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May 2026 Nominations open (Honorees are notified and told who nominated them)
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July–December 2026 Fundraising window opens (Top fundraiser per category)
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February 2027 Winners are announced...
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April 2027 Winners honored at the Gala!
IMPORTANT: Cyclebreaker Legacy Award winners are capped at exactly three per year — one per category.
*This protects the prestige and legacy of this award for generations to come.
Are YOU or do YOU know someone breaking cycles? They deserve to be seen. Nominate them today.
FAQs
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Can I nominate myself? Absolutely. Recognizing your own journey is an act of empowerment. We welcome self-nominations.
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Is there a fee to nominate? A minimum $1 donation is required to submit a nomination. Every dollar goes directly to the Breaking Cycles, Building Futures Scholarship Fund in honor of Tevin Newman, Brittanee Foster, and Antonio Laye.
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Can I nominate someone who has passed? At this time the Cyclebreaker Legacy Award recognizes living honorees actively breaking cycles in their communities.
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How are winners selected? Nominations open in May 2026. Nominees are personally notified and told who nominated them. The fundraising window opens July 2026. The top fundraiser in each category wins their category's Legacy Award.
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What does the fundraising period look like? From July through December 2026, each nominee has the opportunity to fundraise within their community. The top fundraiser per category — Awareness, Community, and Empowerment — wins the Legacy Award.
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What does the winner receive? Winners receive the Cyclebreaker Legacy Award, recognition at the April 2027 Gala, a feature in Be VicTORIEus Foundation media, and 25% of their fundraising total donated to the nonprofit of their choice. Awareness + Community = Empowerment™ doesn't stop with the award.
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How many honorees are selected each year? Exactly three — one per category. This is intentional. The limited cohort protects the prestige and long-term legacy of this award.
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When will winners be announced? Winners will be announced in February 2027 and honored at the 3rd Annual A.C.E. International Awareness Conference & Gala in April 2027.
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What if my nominee is not selected? Every nomination is an act of love. Nominees are notified of who nominated them regardless of outcome — and may be eligible in future years.
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How do I submit my nomination? Click the button above, make your minimum $1 donation, and complete the nomination form. It takes less than five minutes to change someone's life.
About Dr. Torie & the
Be VicTORIEus Educational Services
Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Dr. E'Toyare (Torie) McDonald-Williams achieved the milestone of being a first-generation high school graduate, in addition to obtaining her Bachelor of Science in Psychology, her Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) with a focus on Special Education, and her Doctorate of Education from Chicago State University in Chicago, IL.
Dr. Torie is a multifaceted professional who serves as the Founder & CEO of Be VicTORIEus Educational Services, which is an innovative educational program for schools worldwide. The services include ACEs & Dissertation Consultations, in addition to, developing and implementing trauma-informed practices that have positively impacted student behavior, academic achievement, and social-emotional development.
