Honors & Awards History

[vc_row el_class=”mcg_hide_mobile”][vc_column][rev_slider_vc alias=”award_slider”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]The NBMBAA^® is devoted to honoring individuals, Chapters and partners that demonstrate exceptional service to the organization, its members and its mission. Programs such as the Entrepreneur of the Year, President and CEO Award for Excellence, President and CEO Award, H. Naylor Fitzhugh Award, MBA of the Year Award, NBMBAA^® Chairperson’s Award, and many more awards honor professionals who go the extra mile to empower our communities through business excellence, service, and professionalism. The NBMBAA^® is proud to honor individuals who epitomize leadership and uphold the values of the Association.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_cta h2=”Chairman’s Award”]Selected by the Chair of the NBMBAA^®, the recipient of this award is a member of the NBMBAA^® and is recognized for volunteering and his/her commitment to the organization at a local, regional or national level. This individual is well respected by his/her peers in the local communities they serve and exemplifies the basic core values of the Association. 2021 Recipient: Aulston G. Taylor, President & CEO, St. Augustine High School 2020 Recipient: Professor Afolabi Soyode 2019 Recipient: Tandra Jackson, Managing Partner, KPMG 2018 Recipient: Beverly Robertson, Chief Operating Officer, TRUST  Marketing & Communications 2017 Recipient: Ronald Thompson, Non-Executive Chair of the Board of Trustees of Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA) and Lead Director of Fiat Chrysler Automotive (FCA) 2015 Recipient: Dr. William Pickard, Founder, Chairman, CEO Global Automotive Alliance 2014 Recipient: Debra L. Lee, Chairman and CEO of BET Entertainment[/vc_cta][vc_cta h2=”Chapter of the Year Awards”]Awarded to recognize NBMBAA^® chapters that have dutifully demonstrated excellence within their respective regions, NBMBAA^® chapters are chosen for this prestigious award based on performance criteria set by the NBMBAA^® headquarters. This performance is tracked and measured by the Balanced Scorecard with six areas being measured: fund development, membership growth and retention, leadership, public relations, program implementation, and chapter governance – all of which are critical to the health and long-term viability of the Association. 2021 Recipients: Washington, DC (Tier 1), Kentucky (Tier 2) 2020 Recipients: Atlanta (Tier 1), Indianapolis (Tier 2) 2019 Recipients: Atlanta (Tier 1), Kentucky (Tier 2) 2018 Recipient: Washington, DC 2017 Recipients: Central Florida, Dallas 2016 Recipients: Atlanta, Detroit & Washington D.C. 2010 Recipient: Atlanta Chapter 2006 Recipient: Atlanta Chapter 2004 Recipient: Atlanta Chapter 1999 Recipient: Dayton Chapter[/vc_cta][vc_cta h2=”Entrepreneur of the Year”]Founded to recognize the importance of entrepreneurism within the African American community, this award is presented to individuals who embrace, support and nurture the entrepreneurial spirit. 2021 Recipient: Chanda Macias, PhD, CEO, Ilera Holistic Healthcare 2020 Recipient: Kimberly A. Blackwell, Entrepreneur, Investor, Philanthropist 2019 Recipient: L.P. Green, II, CEO & Founder, Savoy Venture Partners 2018 Recipient: Edmund Poku, CEO, Niche Cocoa Industry, LTD 2017 Recipient: Irving Matthews, President and Owner of The Matthews Automotive Group 2013 Recipient: John Daniels 2004 Recipient: Juanita and Gregory Baranco, (EVP and COO) and (President and CEO) of the Baran Company, LLC[/vc_cta][vc_cta h2=”H. Naylor Fitzhugh Award of Relevance”]Awarded to recognize exceptional contributions toward self-improvement and a demonstrated involvement in various business, educational and professional organizations within the African American community. 2021 Recipient: Cynthia Warrick, Ph.D. RPh, President, Stillman College 2020 Recipient: Dean Erika H. James, Dean, Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania 2019 Recipient: Eddie Brown, Founder, Chairman and CEO, Brown Capital Management 2018 Recipient: Gayle V. King, EVP, Chief Administrative Officer, Nationwide 2017 Recipient: Dr. Lawrence M. Drake II, President and CEO of LEADership, Education and Development (LEAD) 2016 Recipient: Kenneth Coleman, Chairman, Saama Technologies 2015 Recipient: Catherine W. LeBlanc, Business and Education Consultant 2014 Recipient: Johnathan D. Mariner, EVP and CFO of Major League Baseball 2013 Recipient: Lonnie Bunch, Founding Director National Museum of African American History Baseball[/vc_cta][vc_cta h2=”Helping Hands Award”]This special award is presented by the President & CEO to an individual or organization that has truly exceeded expectations while serving the NBMBAA^®. 2019 Recipient: Kimberley Ann Hayes, MA, EdM, CEO, Social Systems Strategies 2018 Recipient: Stephen C. Lewis, BoD President, Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program 2017 Recipient: William W. Wells Jr., President/CEO, W. Wells & Associates, LLC 2016 Recipient: Dee Williams, FCA US, LLC 2015 Recipient: Volunteers who have mentored Leaders of Tomorrow^® (LOT) students: Kent Cooke – 15 years (Philadelphia Chapter); Dana Davis – 10 years (Dallas Ft. Worth Chapter); Wayne Greene – 17 years (Dallas Ft. Worth Chapter); Keisha Kelly – 10 years (Washington, DC Chapter); Oscar Mardis – 10 years (Washington, DC Chapter); William Mills – 20 years (New York Chapter); Cedric Mobley – 18 years (Dallas and Washington DC Chapters); Anthony K. Moffett, Sr. – 10 years (Detroit); Shamieka Nelson – 11 years (New York and San Francisco Chapters); Tina Saulsbury – 13 years (Kansas City Chapter); Angela Thornton-Young – 18 years (Washington DC Chapter); Kathy Valentine – 10+ years (Dallas & New Jersey Chapters) 2014 Recipient: David Harrison, Director of Office of Diversity and Inclusion Student Services of Max M. Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University[/vc_cta][vc_cta h2=”Scale-Up Pitch Challenge Winner”]National Black MBA Association^® launched the Scale-Up Pitch Challenge in 2017 which works to satisfy the mission of the Association to help create and support wealth-building opportunities for its members, with previous winners experiencing great success with investors due to exposure and funding provided through this challenge. This challenge is a pitch competition designed to “Make Big Ideas Bigger” by encouraging our members to create startups that are scalable. We provide startups the unique opportunity to connect with early-stage investors and venture capitalists who are ready to invest. Culminating at the 40th Annual Conference & Exposition in September, the winning team will be awarded a $50,000 Grand Prize, with additional prizes for 2^nd place and a 3^rd prize called the People’s Choice Award. 2021 Recipient: Erika Dillard, PopCheck Technologies, Inc. 2020 Recipient: Kayla Michelle, Pedul, Inc. 2019 Recipient: Javier Evelyn, Alerje 2018 Recipient: Kwame Boler, Neu, Inc. 2017 Recipient: Atima Lui, Nudest[/vc_cta][vc_cta h2=”Innovation Whiteboard Challenge Winner”]2016 Recipient: Camille Newman, PopUpPlus 2015 Recipient: Stephanie Lampkin, Blendoor 2014 Recipient: PurchaseBlack.com [/vc_cta][vc_cta h2=”MBA of the Year”]Awarded to an MBA whose participation and leadership exemplify the values and mission of the NBMBAA^®. Take a look at past presidents, read about their accomplishments, and learn about nomination requirements and deadlines for future awards here. 2019 Recipient: Jacqueline Mims 2018 Recipient: Deanna Hamilton 2017 Recipient: Britta M. Wilson Ed.D. 2016 Recipient: Oscar Lewis 2015 Recipient: Marylyn R. Harris, Executive Director, Women Veterans Business Center/Harland Healthcare 2014 Recipient: Norman P. Fleming, Senior Director, Enterprise Business Solutions, MillerCoors 2013 Recipient:  Louis Judge III[/vc_cta][vc_cta h2=”Chapter President of the Year”]

Created in 2020, this award recognizes a Chapter president that exemplifies the mission of the National Black MBA Association^® through the development of future leaders within the organization and more broadly, within the community; they show a commitment to the principles that build leadership, fosters an environment for lifelong learning and demonstrates a high standard of ethics personally and organizationally.

2021 Recipients: Andrew Hamilton, Metro New York Chapter (Tier 1), Kimberly Saunders, Central Florida Chapter (Tier 2)  2020 Recipient: R. Leigh Johnson, Houston Chapter[/vc_cta][vc_cta h2=”Academic Partner of the Year”]Introduced in 2016, this award is given to the institution of higher learning that provides exceptional support to NBMBAA^® and its members. 2021 Recipient: Benedict College 2020 Recipient: Howard University School of Business 2019 Recipient: Alabama A&M University College of Business and Public Affairs 2018 Recipient: Emory University, Goizueta Business School 2017 Recipient: The Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business 2016 Recipient: University of Florida[/vc_cta][vc_cta h2=”President’s & CEO’s Award”]This special award is presented by the President & CEO to an individual or organization that has truly exceeded expectations while serving the NBMBAA^®. 2019 Recipient: Brenda Lauderback, Board Chair, Denny’s, Inc. 2015 Recipient: Amos Winbush III, CEO, CyberSynchs 2014 Recipient: Dr. Kase L. Lawal, Chairman and Executive Officer of CAMAC Energy Inc. 2013 Recipient: Thomas Allen & Joyce Moorehead; Albert Dotson[/vc_cta][vc_cta h2=”Silver Torch”]Awarded to a corporation or individual that has made great gains to promote equal opportunities that challenge minority professionals. This individual has effectively advanced in strategic positions within their organization. 2021 Receipient: fiserv. 2020 Recipient: Liberty Mutual Insurance 2019 Recipient: Nationwide 2018 Recipient: Johnson & Johnson 2017 Recipient: FedEx Corporation 2016 Recipient: Delta Air Lines 2015 Recipient: Comcast NBC Universal 2013 Recipient: Accepting on behalf of Chrysler: Georgette Dulworth, Director – Talent Acquisition and Global Diversity, Chrysler Group LLC[/vc_cta][vc_cta h2=”Chapter LOT^® Program of the Year”]Awarded to the Chapter demonstrating exceptional implementation of and commitment to the Leaders of Tomorrow^® program. 2021 Recipient: Chicago (Tier 1), Kentucky (Tier 2) 2020 Recipient: Atlanta 2019 Recipient: Charlotte 2018 Recipient: Detroit 2017 Recipient: Indianapolis 2016 Recipient: Raleigh-Durham Chapter[/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row]