During this year's Women's History Month, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors paid tribute to a group of remarkable women for their contributions to the city. In a special ceremony held at the County Board Chamber, several influential female leaders were honored for their work spanning across various sectors. These sectors include international affairs, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and civil rights, marking an indelible imprint on Milwaukee’s local government and community at large.

The ceremony, documented in an official release from the City of Milwaukee, held significant resonance for one of the honorees in particular. The moment was described by Alderman Milele A. Coggs as "truly special," as she articulated her feelings of being both blessed and humbled to be recognized in such a manner. "The moment inside the County Board Chamber was truly special and I feel blessed and humbled to have been selected as an honoree," she told the City of Milwaukee. Alderman Coggs, who began her journey in government and legislative affairs within that very chamber she stood honored, reflected on the honor's deep personal connection.

Alderman Coggs expressed her heartfelt gratitude toward the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors for the recognition, and she extended congratulations to her fellow honorees. "I am honored to be able to effect change and to apply my abilities as a leader on key issues as an elected official within the City of Milwaukee, and to receive this honor in a place where I first served in government and in legislative affairs," she shared, further reflecting on the significance of her award, as per a report by the city's official website. Coggs emphasized the importance of the acknowledgment not only for herself but for the collective progress it represents.