2022

Mark Anthony Myrie
aka
Buju Banton
Grammy Awarded Reggae Artist
Owner, Gargamel Records
Philanthropist & Founder, Buju Banton
YGB Caribbean – Hall of Fame
2022 Caribbean Music Entertainment ICON Award
Buju Banton
Grammy Awarded Reggae Artist
Owner, Gargamel Records
Philanthropist & Founder, Buju Banton
YGB Caribbean – Hall of Fame
2022 Caribbean Music Entertainment ICON Award

Honorable Dr. Rita Marley OJ, OD, LITT
Founder
Rita Marley Foundation
YGB Caribbean – Hall of Fame
Caribbean Music Entertainment ICON Award
Rita Marley Foundation
YGB Caribbean – Hall of Fame
Caribbean Music Entertainment ICON Award

Mikayla Simpson
aka
Koffee
Grammy Awarded Reggae Artiste
YGB Caribbean
Music Impact Artist
of the Year
Koffee
Grammy Awarded Reggae Artiste
YGB Caribbean
Music Impact Artist
of the Year

Robert ‘Don Pooh’ Cummins
Owner, Brooklyn Chop House
CEO of DPMG
Restaurateur,
Multi Franchise Owner/Entrepreneur IHOP, CHECKERS, POPEYES.
YGB Alumni Hall of Fame Inductee
Businessman of the Year
CEO of DPMG
Restaurateur,
Multi Franchise Owner/Entrepreneur IHOP, CHECKERS, POPEYES.
YGB Alumni Hall of Fame Inductee
Businessman of the Year

Arden Altino
Grammy Platinum Awarded Musician and Producer
Millennium Business
Music Entertainment & Production Management Award
Millennium Business
Music Entertainment & Production Management Award

Alex Williams
CEO
Holistic Hyperbarics
Professional Services Strategic Vision Award in Holistic
Health & Wellness
Holistic Hyperbarics
Professional Services Strategic Vision Award in Holistic
Health & Wellness

Aria Nadège
Singer, Songwriter, Musician
Professional Services
Nina Simone Artistic Excellence Award in Jazz, R&B, Soul Music
Professional Services
Nina Simone Artistic Excellence Award in Jazz, R&B, Soul Music

Amaris Cockfield
Deputy Press Secretary
Office of the Mayor of New York City
Professional Services Strategic Vision Award in Media & Communications
Office of the Mayor of New York City
Professional Services Strategic Vision Award in Media & Communications

Carle-Marie Memnon
DHA, MBA, MA, FACHE
Assistant Vice President, Academic Training, HSS Education Institute | Healthcare Executive | Advisor | Board Member
Professional Services Strategic Mentorship Award in Health & Human Services
Professional Services Strategic Mentorship Award in Health & Human Services

David Anthony Lee
Machine Capital
President
Executive Director Dryv Group Limited
Director Jamaica Mortgage Bank
Professional Services Strategic Business Development & Management Award
Executive Director Dryv Group Limited
Director Jamaica Mortgage Bank
Professional Services Strategic Business Development & Management Award

Dex Diamond
VP Marketing
Add Ventures Music
Professional Services Strategic Business Management Award in Marketing & Brand Management
Professional Services Strategic Business Management Award in Marketing & Brand Management

Dr. Millicent Comrie
Director
Women’s Center of the Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn NY
Millennium Business Strategic Vision Award in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Millennium Business Strategic Vision Award in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Dynasty Taylor
Founder
Dynasty’s United Youth Association (DUYA)
Professional Services Civic Leadership & Community Service Award
Professional Services Civic Leadership & Community Service Award

Keisha Hickson
Serial Entrepreneur + Podcast Host + Multiple Myeloma Warrior
SHINING STAR KIDS SALON
SURVIVANTE COLLECTION
LE BELLA & CO
Professional Services Businesswoman of the Year
SHINING STAR KIDS SALON
SURVIVANTE COLLECTION
LE BELLA & CO
Professional Services Businesswoman of the Year

Lovern J. Gordon
Founder & President Love Life Now Foundation, Inc. (LLN)
Professional Services Women Empowerment & Community Service Award
Professional Services Women Empowerment & Community Service Award

Nahjae Nunes
Youth Activist | Governance & Diplomacy Enthusiast | UN & GOJ Youth Advisor United Nations
Professional Services Millennial Empowerment & Influencer Award
Professional Services Millennial Empowerment & Influencer Award

Nakeya T. Fields
CEO, Author, Educator, Speaker Therapeutic Play Foundation
Professional Services Community Service Award in Mentorship & Leadership
Professional Services Community Service Award in Mentorship & Leadership

Renee King
Founder & CEO FundBLACKFounders
Professional Services Strategic Vision Award in Diversity Business Development & Entrepreneurship
Professional Services Strategic Vision Award in Diversity Business Development & Entrepreneurship

Shantay Carter
Nurse Leader, CEO, Author, Speaker, & Mentor
Professional Services Philanthropist of the Year Award
Professional Services Philanthropist of the Year Award

Talonda Thomas
Founder
New York Musician Center
Professional Services Strategic Business Management Award in Music & Mentorship
Professional Services Strategic Business Management Award in Music & Mentorship

Tani Chambers
Founder & CEO
RAVN
YGB Alumni Hall of Fame Inductee
Strategic Business Services & Technology Management Award
YGB Alumni Hall of Fame Inductee
Strategic Business Services & Technology Management Award

Towana Phillip
President-CEO
Tosha Handbags, TOSHA LLC
Professional Services Fashion Innovation Award Business Development
Professional Services Fashion Innovation Award Business Development