FOR IMMEDIELATE RELEASEYOUNG, GIFTED, & BLACK™ (YGB) ENTREPRENEURIAL AWARDS Honoree Announcement
New York, New York— (Wednesday, December 11, 2024) The Young, Gifted & Black™ Entrepreneurial Awards, Inc. announces the list of 2025 Honorees to be honored during Black History Month on February 26, 2025. The organization will celebrate its 20th year honoring a diverse group of entrepreneurs representing “Black Excellence” across Business Management, Healthcare & Fitness, Music Entertainment, Medicine, Philanthropy, Community Service, Brand Management and Technology to name a few.
EVENT: 2025 Young, Gifted & Black™ Entrepreneurial Awards Black Tie Fundraiser Gala & Awards Dinner
DATE: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
LOCATION: Elegant Terrace On The Park 52-11 111th St, Queens, Ny 11368
TIME: 5:00PM – 11:00PM
IN-PERSON TICKETS, TABLES: www.ygbawards.org
DONATIONS: www.ygbawards.org/donation The 2025 Young, Gifted & Black™ Entrepreneurial Awards is highlighted by a talented array of recipients such as: Keynote Speaker: Nathaniel Boothe El (Cozmo El), The National Grand Sheik of The United Moorish Science Temple of America; Dr. Bob Lee, 107.5 WBLS Community Affairs Director, receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award In Radio Broadcasting; Music Entertainment & Production Management Award: Boddhi Satva, representing the Central African Republic as a Cultural Ambassador of Afro-Beats, a renown DJ and Producer; P.O.W.E.R. – N – M.O.T.I.O.N. AWARD: Regina Wilson, FDNY Firefighter, Vulcan President, Vulcan Society Inc. remains one of only 10 African-American women on a force of more than 10,000 firefighters and officers; Businessman of the Year in Hospitality Services: Bryant Postell, Co-Owner and restaurateur launching successfully with his partners, Prime 39 Steakhouse and Prime on the Mile respectively in Lynbrook & Freeport, New York; Strategic Innovation Award in Business Development & Technology: Kenneth Reece, Founder, President – Chairman, BloXx Financial is a serial entrepreneur within the fintech business domain. This year recipients of the Nina Simone Artistic Excellence Awards: Blinky Bill (Bill Sellanga) of Nairobi, Kenya is a Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Producer, and DJ whose music is a mix of futuristic African beats meets Funk, hip-hop, Pop, electronica and a hint of jazz; Michael Robinson, considered one of Saint Lucia's unique artists is a versatile crooner whose melodious and adaptable voice allows him to sing just about any music genre that includes R&B, Reggae, Dancehall, Soca, Zouk, Afro-beats and Hip Hop. These are just a few of the final list of the 2025 honorees. More to be announced. To view the complete list of honorees, visit: https://ygbawards.org/program/recipients/2025-recipients Tickets & Tables can be purchased at www.ygbawards.org or goto 2025ygbawards.eventbrite.com For more information, email ygbawards@ygbawards.org or follow us on IG @iamygbawards @FB/TW/YT/PN @ygbawards
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