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Millennium Business Honorees
 Dr. Bill TinglinGlobal Impact Icon Award in Education & Humanitarianism Author, Educator & Public Speaker CEO School News Nationwide/ Tour For Tolerance CEO CBL Publishing Education, Technology |  Cassandra Harris LockwoodLifetime Achievement Award in Community Service & Outreach President-CEO For The Good, Inc. Phoenix Radio, Inc. |  Corey LlewelynStrategic Vision Award in Music Entertainment & Media Management Chief Experience Officer Digiwaxx Media |
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 Crystal James GoodwinStrategic Visionary Award in Business Development & Leadership Chief Experience Officer Global Media Executive Cultural Curator The National Hip Hop Museum |  Dahved LevyLifetime Achievement Award In Caribbean Radio Broadcasting & Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Host Caribbean Fever 107.5 FM WBLS Radio |  Lorna JohnsonWoman in Business Leadership & Entrepreneurship Award Co-Founder, President Founder & CEO LMJ GLobal Enterprises |
 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) |  Nur-Muhammad TofaderLifetime Achievement Award in Multimedia Services Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Millennium TV & Broadcasting Corp Managing Director of Millennium Multimedia Corporation |  Shaahid Ali ELAnthony Brooks Ali EL Strategic Leadership Award in Brand Management & Community Engagement National Chairman United Moorish Science Temple of America |
Professional Services Honorees
 Autumn JonesNina Simone Artistic Excellence Award in Jazz, R&B, Soul Music Entertainment Singer-Songwriter Autumn Jones Music |  DJ LegendMarvin Smith Nina Simone Artistic Excellence Award in Music Entertainment Disc Jockey (DJ) of the Year Head Disc Jockey Reggae Fest |  Akeem RudderStrategic Vision Award in Sports, Health & Fitness Founder - CEO IncludeU Sports Academy |
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 Alvein DixonRising Star Influencer Award in Social Media Marketing Co-Host Digital Creator |  Ashley OliverRising Star Influencer Award in Promotional Modeling Co-Host Actress, Promotional Model, Lifestyle Services |  Berthe ErisnorBusinesswoman of the Year Award in Health Care Management & Administration Chief Administrative Officer Yale Hospital |
 Djeffson AthisStrategic Vision Award in Social Entrepreneurship Founder Yes Yes Yes Family |  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 |  Dr. Afia Wilson, MDMedical Excellence Award In Colorectal Surgery Surgical Resident Physician Mohawk Valley Health System |
 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 |  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 |  Marsha MassiahEducational & Community Empowerment Award Founder - CEO Brooklyn Caribbean Literary Festival |
 Nehanda "Juicy" RichardsStrategic Vision Awards in Special Events Management Founder Juicy Boss Promotions |
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.
