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Annual VIP Black Tie Fundraiser Awards Reception
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Time: 5:00PM - 11:00PM
Congratulations To Our Class Of 2025 Honorees
Millennium Business Keynote Speaker The National Grand Sheik United Moorish Science Temple of America
Millennium Business Hall Of Fame Community Affairs Director 107.5 FM WBLS
Millennium Business Music Entertainment & Production Management Award Cultural Ambassador Afro DJ, Producer Central African Republic
Millennium Business Alumni Hall of Fame Founder - CEO True Hair Company True Indian Hair
Millennium Business Alumni Hall of Fame Head of Corporate and Social Responsibility AYR Wellness
Millennium Business P.O.W.E.R -- N -- N.O.T.I.O.N. MISSION AWARD FDNY Firefighter Vulcan President Vulcan Society Inc.
Professional Services Nina Simone Artistic Excellence Award Afrobeat Entertainment African Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Producer & Disc Jockey (DJ)
Professional Services Nina Simone Artistic Excellence Award R&B Fusion, Caribbean, Soul Music Saint Lucian R&B Fusion Singer, Songwriter & Musician
Honoring Our Community
Our Mission
The Young, Gifted, & Black (YGB) Entrepreneurial Awards, Inc. is an approved
& registered federal tax-exempt non-profit charitable organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The organization is dedicated to celebrating outstanding individuals of color. Since 2006, we have recognized transformative leaders in Business Management, Technology, Healthcare, Creative Arts, Sports, and Philanthropy through our annual VIP Black Excellence Gala.
Join us in this journey of inspiration and empowerment!
Our T.O.O.L.B.O.X.
TAKING OWNERSHIP OF LIFE BY OFFERING XPERIENCE
This program is designed to empower, educate, and elevate the Youths & Adults in our community to become entrepreneurs and walk away with valued added information to make informed decisions towards current and future goals.
FEATURES
Panel Discussions, Training & Workshops with YGB Professionals in Our Business Network Who Will Offer Their Experience On Variety of Business Categories & Specialized Subject Areas
NOW ACCEPTING
2027
NOMINATIONS. WHO WILL BE NEXT?
YOU HAVE THE POWER OF CHOICE!
About
YOUNG, GIFTED, & BLACK™ (YGB) ENTREPRENEURIAL AWARDS
The program began in 2006 as a means to bring exposure to everyday individuals who represent a positive role model to their peers and provide a means by which onlookers can become inspired and motivated.
The YGB Entrepreneurial Awards program is a simple measure of giving recognition, highlighting and showing appreciation towards his/her peers.
