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20th ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATION

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2025
TERRACE ON THE PARK
52-11 111th St, Corona, NY 11368
www.terraceonthepark.com

 
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR
 CLASS of 2025 HONOREES

Nathaniel Boothe El (Cozmo El)

Nathaniel Boothe El (Cozmo El)

Millennium Business

Keynote Speaker

The National Grand Sheik

United Moorish Science Temple of America

Dr. Bob Lee

Dr. Bob Lee

Millennium Business

Hall Of Fame

Lifetime Achievement Award In Radio Broadcasting

Community Affairs Director

107.5 FM WBLS

Boddhi Satva

Boddhi Satva

Millennium Business

Music Entertainment & Production Management Award

Cultural Ambassador Afro DJ, Producer

Central African Republic

Karen Mitchell

Karen Mitchell

Millennium Business

Alumni Hall of Fame

Strategic Brand Management Award in Cosmetology

Founder – CEO

True Hair Company

True Indian Hair

Khari Edwards

Khari Edwards

Millennium Business

Alumni Hall of Fame

Community Empowerment Award

Head of Corporate and Social Responsibility

AYR Wellness

Regina Wilson

Regina Wilson

Millennium Business

P.O.W.E.R – N – M.O.T.I.O.N.

Mission Award

FDNY Firefighter

Vulcan President

Vulcan Society Inc.

Amber Lee Forrester

Amber Lee Forrester

Professional Services

Strategic Vision Award in Holistic Health & Wellness

Founder and Chief Empowerment Officer

Quartz Wellness Collective

Bill Sellanga aka Blinky Bill

Bill Sellanga aka Blinky Bill

Professional Services

Nina Simone Artistic Excellence Award in Afro Beats Entertainment

African Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Producer, And DJ

Bryant Postell

Bryant Postell

Professional Services

Businessman of the Year in Hospitailty Services

Co-Owner

Prime 39 Steakhouse

Prime on the Mile

Judith Roberts

Judith Roberts

Professional Services

Strategic Vision in Small Development

Owner-Founder

J.S DELIGHTS

Kenneth Reece

Kenneth Reece

Professional Services

Strategic Innovation Award in Business Development & Technology

Founder

President – Chairman

BloXx Financial

Michael Robinson

Michael Robinson

Professional Services

Nina Simone Artistic Excellence Award in R&B Fusion, Caribbean, Soul Music

Saint Lucian R&B Fusion Singer, Songwriter, And Musician

Dr. Michelle R. Ewart, MD

Dr. Michelle R. Ewart, MD

Professional Services

Medical Excellence Strategic Vision Award In Anatomic Pathology

Anatomic Pathology

Montefiore Medical Center

Nicola Madden-Greig

Nicola Madden-Greig

Professional Services

Businesswoman of the Year in Sales & Marketing

Group Director of Marketing & Sales

The Courtleigh Hospitality Group

Nikki Kimbrough

Nikki Kimbrough

Professional Services

Strategic Vision Awards in Health & Instructional Fitness

CEO and Founder

Get Fit with Nik, Inc

Randolph (Ron) Robinson

Randolph (Ron) Robinson

Professional Services

Strategic Leadership & Business Development Award

Owner

The UPS Store

Tammeca Rochester

Tammeca Rochester

Professional Services

Strategic Innovation Award in Holistic Health & Wellness

Founder – CEO

Harlem Cycle

Tanya Barros, MA, LHMC

Tanya Barros

Professional Services

Business Development Award in Mental Health & Emotional Wellness

Founder – CEO

Psychotherapist

Life/Relationship Coach

Barros Counseling Center, Inc.

Thelma L. Greaves-Hawkins

Thelma L. Greaves-Hawkins

Professional Services

Civic Leadership & Community Service Award

Funeral Director

Greaves-Hawkins Memorial Funeral Services, Inc.

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