​​CELEBRATING DIVERSITY | HONORING ACHIEVEMENT

Automotive Leader:

• Paul Moman – Sales Associate at Cadillac of Birmingham (WINNER)
• Jennifer Whisenant – Executive Director of the Birmingham Auto Dealers Association
  

Medical Professional:

• Dr. Valencia Wells – Owner / Optometrist of Morris Avenue Eyecare (WINNER)
• Michelle Pruitt – Owner of Angel of Mercy Elder Care
  

Young Professional presented by Birmingham City Councilor John Hilliard:

• Mary Beth Young – Assistant to the President of BB&T Bank (WINNER)
• Temarius Evans – Owner & President of Apollo Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
  

Justice and/or Attorney presented by County Commissioner Sheila Tyson:

• Dan Crane – Principle of Crane Injury Law (WINNER)
• Freddy Rubio – Partner of Rubio Law Firm
  

Diversity Leader presented by MiPueblo Markets:

• Pam Cook – Director, Multicultural Marketing and Community Affairs at Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc. (WINNER)
• Carnelle Howell, Former VP of Marketing & Senior Director at GPS Educational Services​
  

NonProfit / Faith Based Leader presented by Legacy of Hope, Alabama’s Organ & Tissue Donation Alliance:

• Urban Ministry | Melodie Agnew Executive Director – Urban Ministry (WINNER)
• More Than Conquerors Church | Pastor Steve Green
  

Small Business Owner presented by County Commissioner Sheila Tyson:

• Davenport & Harris – Davenport and Harris Funeral Home Inc. (WINNER)
• Denise Peterson – Yo’ Mamas Restaurant
  

Executive Leader presented by Birmingham City Councilor John Hilliard:

• Ann Hamiter – VP Private Banking at My Progress Bank (WINNER)
  
• Christopher A Ruffin Sr. – Director of Operations BJCTA
  

Entrepreneur presented by Coca-Cola:

• Joel Rivera – Propietor Rivera Construction, Mi Pueblo Markets, & La Jefa (WINNER)
  
• Kimberly Meadows Clark – Owner, Magic City Surge Basketball Team
  

May 8, 2025  -  The Club