Whitney M. Young, Jr. Awards Gala (Black Tie)

Time:
July 18, 2025 - 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Room:
Huntington Convention Center // Ballroom B&C

Day 5, Friday, July 18

Join us in Cleveland for four unforgettable days of inspiration, connection, and impact. 

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Whitney M. Young, Jr. Awards Gala (Black Tie)

Doors open at 7:30pm

Invocation: Rev. Hilton O. Smith

Emcee: Shannon Lanier, TV Host, Actor & Influencer @Mr.ShannonLanier, SAL Managment Corp.

Remarks: 
Marsha Mockabee, President & CEO, Urban League of Greater Cleveland
Kevin Clayton, Senior Vice President, Head of Social Impact & Equity, Cleveland Cavaliers

Sponsor Remarks: Hugh Allen, EVP, US Head of Commercial Real Estate, TD Bank, N.A

Chariman's Remarks: Tim Murphy, Vice Chair, Mastercard, Chair of the Board of Trustees, National Urban League

Presentation of Living Legend Award: 
Senator Sherrod Brown, United States Senator, OH (2007–2025)

President’s Awardees:
Honorable Justin M. Bibb, Mayor, City of Cleveland, Ohio
Honorable Marcia Fudge, Partner and Chair of Public Policy, Taft Law

President's Award for Lifetime Achievement:
Tim and Daphne Reid

John W. Mack Medal of Honor Awardees
Karen Freeman-Wilson, President, Chicago Urban League
Stephanie Hightower, President, Columbus Urban League
Lyndon Pryor, President, Louisville Urban League
Michael P. McMillan, President, Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis

2026 Conference Promo: Clifton Harris, President & CEO, Urban League of Middle Tennessee

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