Honoring leaders in the Houston community. Aya is an adinkra symbol from Ghana/Cote d'Ivoire which represents leadership qualities which are in line with our mission.
Awardees
- Black History: Charles Cook
- Recognizes a community leader who has contributed significantly in the area of Black History. Examples include historians, professors, teachers, etc. making a significant impact in the Black community.
- Recognizes a community leader who has contributed significantly in the area of Black History. Examples include historians, professors, teachers, etc. making a significant impact in the Black community.
- African Cultural Arts: Dr. Alvia Wardlaw
- Recognizes a community leader who has contributed significantly in the area of African Cultural Arts. Examples include artists of all forms, arts administrators, etc. making a significant impact in the Black community.
- Recognizes a community leader who has contributed significantly in the area of African Cultural Arts. Examples include artists of all forms, arts administrators, etc. making a significant impact in the Black community.
- Social Justice: John “Bunchy” Crear
- Recognizes a community leader who has contributed significantly in the area of Social Justice. Examples include community activists, social justice workers, civil rights leaders, etc. making a significant impact in the Black community. Current and former elected officials are not eligible.
- Recognizes a community leader who has contributed significantly in the area of Social Justice. Examples include community activists, social justice workers, civil rights leaders, etc. making a significant impact in the Black community. Current and former elected officials are not eligible.
- Social Intelligence: Dr. Shana D. Lewis
- Recognizes a community leader who has contributed significantly in the area of Social Intelligence. Examples include social workers, mentors, therapists, career coaches, etc. making a significant impact in the Black community.
- Recognizes a community leader who has contributed significantly in the area of Social Intelligence. Examples include social workers, mentors, therapists, career coaches, etc. making a significant impact in the Black community.
- Literacy: Terri Hamm
- Recognizes a community leader who has contributed significantly in the area of Literacy. Examples include authors, English teachers, literary artists, journalists, librarians, etc. making a significant impact in the Black community.
- Recognizes a community leader who has contributed significantly in the area of Literacy. Examples include authors, English teachers, literary artists, journalists, librarians, etc. making a significant impact in the Black community.
- Entrepreneurship: John Nicklos II
- Recognizes a community leader who has contributed significantly in the area of Entrepreneurship. Examples include entrepreneurs, entrepreneurial advocates, etc. making a significant impact in the Black community.
- Recognizes a community leader who has contributed significantly in the area of Entrepreneurship. Examples include entrepreneurs, entrepreneurial advocates, etc. making a significant impact in the Black community.
- Woodson: Tarsha Gary
- Paying homage to Carter G. Woodson, creator of Black History Month and author of The Miseducation of the Negro, the inspiration for creating The Re-Education Project, it recognizes a community leader who has contributed significantly in all pillar areas: Black History, African Cultural Arts, Entrepreneurship, Social Justice, Literacy, and Social Intelligence.
- Paying homage to Carter G. Woodson, creator of Black History Month and author of The Miseducation of the Negro, the inspiration for creating The Re-Education Project, it recognizes a community leader who has contributed significantly in all pillar areas: Black History, African Cultural Arts, Entrepreneurship, Social Justice, Literacy, and Social Intelligence.
- Gary Outstanding Parent Award: Janet Gary
- Gary Outstanding Parent Award: Herman Gary, Jr.