BLACK BUSINESS ICON AWARD

This award recognizes an iconic Black Business Owner who by any means necessary has built, sustained and grown their business with broad strokes to include elevating Black & Brown people in our community.

CHERYL MCKISSACK DANIEL + DERYL MCKISSACK

Cheryl McKissack Daniel and her twin sister Deryl McKissack are the epitome of what it means to break glass ceilings. What began as a family learned trade of making bricks has become McKissack & McKissack, America’s oldest women & minority-owned professional design and construction firm.

LEGACY AWARD

This award recognizes a leader who has leveraged their post to demonstrate and highlight legacy building efforts creating pathways for generations to come.

LOUIS CARR

A 35-year veteran of BET whose work had generated $8 billion in revenue for the company, Louis Carr is a transformative leader in sales who has always championed the power and influence of the Black Audience. In 2017, he founded the Blueprint Summit, a conference for modern Black men. NAMIC named Carr one of the most influential African Americans in the cable industry.

CORPORATE CHAMPION AWARD    

This award recognizes a corporate leader who uses their executive position to champion community issues with a commitment to creating change.

ESI EGGLESTON BRACEY

Esi Eggleston Bracey is a game-changing marketing executive with over 28 years of experience in building and launching stellar brands. Egleston Bracey currently leads the multi-billion-dollar personal care portfolio for Unilever North America. An energetic and dynamic leader known for creativity and out-of-the-box thinking, she has leveraged her power to turn legislation into law with The Crown Act.

COMMUNITY HERO AWARD

This award recognizes a leader who upholds the legacy of our most cherished community traditions and cultural nuances.

JONELLE PROCOPE

Driven by her passion for community advocacy and deep commitment to the arts, Jonelle Procope joined the Apollo Board of Trustees in 1999. As President and Chief Executive Officer, Procope has engineered the World Famous Apollo’s evolution and restoration from landmark venue to vibrant non-profit organization.