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

Time:
July 26, 2024 - 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Room:
Hyatt Regency New Orleans - Celestin Ballroon

Day 5 Friday, July 26

Here are some of the highlights:

Urban League NOW: Experience & Lounge
Join us for Career & Professional Development + Tech Day in the Experience Lounge. Boost your career with exclusive workshops. Plus, don't miss TechConnect & Demo Day for insights from leading tech pros.

Legacy Leadership Awards Luncheon
Join us as the National Council of Urban League Guilds hosts the Legacy Leadership Awards Luncheon, honoring Guild members who advocate for those in need, inspiring greatness in their communities.

Whitney M. Young, Jr. Awards Gala
Celebrate voices of empowerment at the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Awards Gala, honoring those championing the Urban League’s mission to empower Black communities nationwide. See you there!

YP Party Gras: A Celebration of 25 Years 
Join us in celebrating 25 years of Urban League Young Professionals at YP Party Gras! Experience New Orleans with cultural festivities, live entertainment, and a champagne toast to past and present accomplishments.

And more to be announced!

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Master of Ceremony: Shannon LaNier, News Anchor, TV Host, Author

Invocation: Pastor Chuck Morse, New Birth Missionary Baptist Church

Remarks: Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr., U. S. Representative (LA-02) 

Sponsor Remarks:
Alva Adams, Executive Group Manager of Multicultural Business Alliance and Strategy and Multicultural Dealer Relations, Toyota Motor North America
Hugh Allen, SVP, Head of US Commercial Real Estate, TD Bank
Daryl Hammet, General Manager at AWS, Amazon
David J. Aubrey, President, AT&T Louisiana
Halimah DeLaine Prado, General Counsel, Google
Michelle Taylor-Jones, Global Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, Manulife John Hancock
LaDavia Drane, Director Inclusive (Experiences) & Technology, Community & Customer Experience, Amazon
Morris Smith, Vice President of Public Affairs Communications and Sustainability at Arca Continental for Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages

Presentation of Living Legend Awardees:
Civil Pioneers and Members of the New Orleans Four: Gail Etienne, Tessie Prevost, Dr. Leona Tate

President's Award:
David & Tamala Mann, Award-winning Gospel Artists, Entertainers, and Authors; Co-Founders, TillyMann, Inc.

Lifetime Achievement Award:
Master P, Hip-hop Mogul, Actor, Producer, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist

President’s Award in Arts & Entertainment Awardees:
Leslie Odom, Jr., Award-Winning Actor, Singer and Songwriter

John W. Mack Medal of Honor

For Affiliate of the Year: 
Large Market:
Michael McMillan, President & CEO, Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis

Medium Market:
Patrick J. Franklin, President & CEO, Urban League of Palm Beach County, (West Palm Beach, FL)

Small Market: 2 Awards
Marcus Johnson, President & CEO, Springfield Urban League, Inc. (Springfield, IL)
Candy Johnson, President & CEO, Urban League of Greater Chattanooga

McGannon Award:
Chanelle Hardy, Head of Civil Rights, Google

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