May 8, 2025 - The Club
CELEBRATING DIVERSITY | HONORING ACHIEVEMENT
Small Business Owner presented by Truist Financial:
- Eric Ryles - Owner | Barber - EZ Cutz Barbershop (WINNER)
- Krysta Lovelady - Owner | Founder - Kristalize Jewelry
- Curtis Starks - Owner | Trainer - Train & Burn Fitness
Outstanding Young Professional presented by Alabama Power Company:
- Ashley Gann - Chief Meteorologist - CBS 42 (WINNER)
- Julian Grant - Community Development Specialist - Alabama Power Company
- Keaira Turner - Public Relations Manager for the Birmingham Police Department
Diversity Leader:
- Louise Duncan - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager - Alabama Power (WINNER)
- Michael H Bell - Executive Director - Birmingham Construction Industry Authority
- LeDon Jones - Executive Vice President | Director of Corporate Stewardship - Southstate Bank
Faith/Non-Profit Leader presented by Legacy of Hope:
- Tomeka Walker - Executive Director - Khairi and Little Angels' Memorial (WINNER)
- William Barnes - President & CEO - Birmingham Urban League
- Dee Edwards - CEO - Dee Edwards Ministries
Justice/Attorney Professional:
- Honorable Pamela Cousins - District & Special Circuit Judge (WINNER)
- Miya Moore - Immigration Attorney - Maynard Cooper
- Angeline Sperling & Jameria Moore - Sperling & Moore, P.C.
Entrepreneur of the Year presented by Mi Pueblo Supermarket:
- Zebbie Carney - Founder & CEO - Eugene's Hot Chicken (WINNER)
- Karnecia Hall - Founder & CEO - of K'Monaes & Horizon 360
- Jacqui Jones - Founder & CEO - One Degree MMM
Medical Professional:
- Dr. Mia Cowan - Founder & Medical Director - MiBella Wellness Center (WINNER)
- LaTandra Blue, OD (Optometrist) - Blue Vision Center
- Christinia Hinton - Licensed Professional Counselor - Reach Counceling Services LLC
Academic Leader:
- Dr. Mark Sullivan - Superintendent Birmingham City Schools (WINNER)
- Michael A. Johnson - Former Special Assistant to President and VP of Enrollment & Technology Services - Miles College
- Raynetta Wiggins - Assistant Principal - Phillips Academy
Executive of the Year:
- Montal Morton - Owner & Marketing Director, Redmont Distilling Company (WINNER)
- Staci Brooks - Director of Marketing and Communication - Alabama Power
- Alice Westery - Executive Director - Youth Towers