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Global Citizen Honorees
Legacy Icon Honoree
 Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo IIIKing of the Akuapem Kingdom Eastern Region Republic of Ghana Global Citizen Icon Award in Cultural Identity Diaspora Advancement & Socio-Economic Empowerment |  Dr. Bill TinglinKEYNOTE SPEAKER & Global Citizen Icon Award in Education & Humanitarianism Author, Educator & Public Speaker CEO School News Nationwide/ Tour For Tolerance CEO CBL Publishing Education, Technology |
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 Peter ToshWinston Hubert Mcintosh Legacy Impact Posthumous Award & Caribbean Music Entertainment Icon Hall Of Fame Induction Roots, Rock, Reggae Peter Tosh |
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Lifetime Achievement Honorees
 Cassandra Harris LockwoodLifetime Achievement Award in Community Service & Outreach President-CEO For The Good, Inc. Phoenix Radio, Inc. |  Dahved LevyLifetime Achievement Award in Caribbean Radio Broadcasting & Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Host Caribbean Fever 107.5 FM WBLS Radio |  Lorna JohnsonLifetime Achievement Award in Business Leadership & Entrepreneurship Founder & CEO, LMJ Global Enterprises Presidential Appointee (Obama Administration) Author & Philanthropist Champion for Women & Girls Global |  Nur-Muhammad TofaderLifetime Achievement Award in Multimedia Services Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Millennium TV & Broadcasting Corp Managing Director of Millennium Multimedia Corporation |
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Millennium Business Honorees
 Corey LlewelynStrategic Vision Award in Music Entertainment & Media Management Chief Experience Officer Digiwaxx Media |  Crystal James GoodwinStrategic Vision Award in Business Development & Leadership Chief Experience Officer Global Media Executive Cultural Curator The National Hip Hop Museum |  Dr. Mark MatungaStrategic Innovation Award in Business Development & Technology President and Co-founder of Simba Ai President & Chief Executive Officer of Africa Center For Advanced Technology (ACAT) Executive Chairman of Cyber Security Institute (CSI) Director and Cofounder of America Center for Advance Technology (ACAT) |  Shaahid Ali ELAnthony Brooks Ali EL Strategic Leadership Award in Brand Management & Community Engagement National Chairman United Moorish Science Temple of America |
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Professional Services Honorees
 Dr. Afia Wilson, MDMedical Excellence Award In Colorectal Surgery Surgical Resident Physician Mohawk Valley Health System |  Akeem RudderStrategic Vision Award in Sports, Health & Fitness Founder - CEO IncludeU Sports Academy |  Berthe ErisnorBusinesswoman of the Year Award in Health Care Management & Administration Chief Administrative Officer Yale Hospital |  Donnaray (Donna Ray) RocInternational Cultural Connectivity Award CEO Grassroots Renaissance Redefining Hub-ROC Factory LLC Diaspora Engagement Consultant International Executive Ambassador Founder- Grassroots Global Foundation- Renaissance Bridge Framework |
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 Emilie Nader BeyCommunity Service Award Mentorship & Leadership Business Owner/Entrepreneur National Secretary of United Moorish Science Temple of America UMSTA Secretary of The Moorish Science Temple of America - New York, Legal Secretary Small Business Owner and Operator Balance Body Beyond LLC |  Janine McMahonFounder & Principal JDM Global Leadership Coaching and Consulting Vice President of Operations Caribbean Elite Magazine Businesswoman Impact Award in Leadership & Community Transformation |  Lorna E. McDonaldFounder & Director Cambridge Home Care LLC Strategic Vision Award in Patient Care & Healthcare Leadership |  Marsha MassiahEducational & Community Empowerment Award Founder - CEO Brooklyn Caribbean Literary Festival |
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 Nehanda "Juicy" RichardsStrategic Vision Award in Special Events Management Founder Juicy Boss Promotions |  Dr. Stacie N.C. GrantStrategic Vision Award in Global & Transformational Leadership 26th International President - CEO Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Destiny Designers University CEO C&G Enterprises Unlimited, LLC |
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Nina Simone Artistic Excellence Honorees
 Autumn JonesNina Simone Artistic Excellence Award in Jazz, R&B, Soul Music Entertainment Singer-Songwriter Autumn Jones Music |  DJ Legend (Marvin Smith)Nina Simone Artistic Excellence Award in Music Entertainment Disc Jockey (DJ) of the Year Head Disc Jockey Reggae Fest |
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Co-Hosts & Influencer Honorees
 Ashley OliverCo-Host Rising Star Influencer Award in Promotional Modeling Actress, Promotional Model, Lifestyle Services |  Kelley AndreCo-Host Entertainer, Disc Jockey, R&B Singer & Songwriter 2019 Nina Simone Artistic Excellence Honoree in Music Entertainment |
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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.
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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.
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Panel Discussions, Training & Workshops with YGB Professionals in Our Business Network Who Will Offer Their Experience On Variety of Business Categories & Specialized Subject Areas
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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.
