Awards

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

Partners