Introducing our Humanitarian Award honoree: Paola Velez (@smallorchids), pastry chef, cookbook author, and co-owner & co-chef of @barprovidenciadc. ⁠ Paola is also the co-founder of @bakersagainstracism, the global bake sale that brought together thousands of bakers in multiple countries and raised more than $2 million for social justice causes—proving that there’s power in baked goods and power in community. ⁠ ⁠ Paola remains an outspoken voice in the food world, passionately seeking justice and equity for all. She reminds us that being a humanitarian isn’t just about big gestures—it’s about how you show up, every single day.⁠ ⁠ For the full Power List, visit cherrybombe.com or pick up a copy of The Power Issue, out now.⁠ ⁠ Thank you to @veuveclicquot and @sanpellegrino_us for supporting The Power Awards. ⁠ ⁠ 1st 📸 @livingstonjenny⁠ 2nd 📸 @bfa