Awards
TEXAS BLACK EXPO
The Texas Black Expo is proud to honor some of the top business leaders and organizations in our community that work to foster entrepreneurship and economic development at our annual Corporate Awards Luncheon.
TBE Summer Celebration 2019 Corporate Awards Keynote Speaker and Honoree's

Reid Ryan
Reid Ryan enters his seventh season with the Houston Astros after being named the club’s President of Business Operations on May 17, 2013. Reid, 47, brings enthusiasm and energy to the organization while also providing a wealth of experience working in professional baseball.
Our Honorees

Ed Ryland | Arvo Realty Advisors
Larry V. Green Leadership Award



Dr. Umekei Smith | US Dentistry
Small Business Award



McDonald's Houston
Corporate Excellence Award



Jerry Martin | KPRC Channel 2
Community Award



Ed Ryland | Arvo Realty Advisors
Larry V. Green Leadership Award



Dr. Umekei Smith | US Dentistry
Small Business Award



McDonald's Houston
Corporate Excellence Award



Jerry Martin | KPRC Channel 2
Community Award
Presenting


We are super excited to announce that, for the first time ever, we will be hosting a “Next Level Professional Awards Ceremony” at the BPA Professional Networking Reception
There will be 5 categories of awards


Entrepreneur of the Year Award:
Presented to an individual or organization that has shown excellence in the area of entrepreneurship.


Advocate Award:
Presented to an organization that exemplifies community service and advocacy by improving the quality of life within underserved communities.


Trendsetter Award:
Presented to an individual that is the most innovative in excelling to success.


Social Mover Award:
Presented to an individual or organization that uses social media most effectively to accomplish their mission.


Millennial on the Move Award:
Presented to a Millennial that is headed for the Next Level and has shown a knack for excellence in his/her business or career.
Millennial on the Move Nominee's


Jessica Terry


Zewuze Ladzekpo


Keron Williams


Tiffany Ryland
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