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2017 Young, Gifted & Black Entrepreneurial Awards

YGB Entrepreneurial Awards Program Summary / Fact Sheet

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Founder Carl O. Gray President-CEO The NetLinkz Group, Inc

Established 2006 Location: New York City

Mission:

The Young, Gifted & Black (YGB) Entrepreneurial Awards, launched in honor of Black History Month, is designed for peer-to-peer acknowledgement for their Talent, Ambition and Achievements toward the “Continued Pursuit of Success.” The program honors African-American & Caribbean professionals who are the “unsung heroes” within their communities.

Program Overview:

YGB Entrepreneurial Awards program places an emphasis on individuals that continued to reach levels of success through hard work and determination. There isn’t a formal selection criterion to receive this award, rather than a peer-to-peer acknowledgement & appreciation of these individual’s drive for success outlined by where they have been in life to where they are now as ambassadors of the entrepreneurial spirit.

Website: www.ygbawards.com Social Networks:

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Hastags: #YGB #YGBAWARDS #YGB2015

Contact 347. 559.4YGB (4942) Email: [email protected]

http://www.ygbawards.com/

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Press Release Archive Click Link To Launch A Release

1. 2013 Press Release – Change of Venue 2. 2013 Honoree Announcement 02-26-13

3. 2012 Keynote Speaker 03-14-12 4. 2012 Honoree Announcement 02-28-12

5. 2011 Press Release – SoCo BK 6. 2010 Press Release – Tribeca Rooftop

7. 2009 Press Release – SOBs 8. 2008 Press Release – Lola Is Soul

9. 2007 Press Release – PRE: Post NYC 10. 2006 Press Release – Blue Mahoe

Gallery https://www.facebook.com/ygbawards/photos_albums

Event Details

Annual Attendance 300+ Event Type: Black-Tie Dinner/Gala

Duration: 6pm – 11pm Talent: Live Host, DJ, Performing Artists

Audio/Video Projection Screens, Laptop, Cordless Microphones, Podium, Staging,

Floor Layout

Dinner / Awards Presentation – 30 banquet tables seating 10-15 gests

VIP Reception

6-8pm (Open Bar/Pass Hor d'oeuvres / Receiving Guests on Carpet & Photos with Step-N-Repeat

Presentations/ Ceremony:

8pm – 11pm

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http://www.netlinkzgrpinc.com/ygbawards/2012/press/pressrelease_031412.html

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http://www.netlinkzgrpinc.com/ygbawards/2011/press/2011pressrelease.htm

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Demographics

Distribution:

25,000+ Direct Market Email Subscribers

Target Market: Fortune 500 Corporate Professionals Sports & Music Entertainment Caribbean Markets

Age:

22 – 35+

Audience %:

65% Urban Afro American, Caribbean & Latin

25% Caucasian 10% Other

Gender %: 60% Women 40% Male

Average Household Income (HHI):

$33,500 – 250,000 +

Social Network Marketing Reach (Aggregate)

Facebook

o NLG UNBP, YGB AWARDS PROGRAM, WE ARE ONE CARIBBEAN/JAMAICA, HAITINYC

Friends / Members – 9,900 Page Likes – 14,600

Linkedin

o NLG Unified Network Of Business Professional

Members / Connections – 2,700

Instagram / Twitter o NLG / YGB Followers – 1,950 Following - 7,400



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2016 Young, Gifted & Black (YGB) Entrepreneurial Award Recipients Location: 26 Bridge, DUMBO, New York

Alicia Ashley, Sports, Health & Fitness Award, Boxer, WBC Women’s Junior Bantamweight Champion

Amy Theard, Nina Simone Artistic Excellence Award, Artist / Painter,

Brian Cunningham, Political Advocacy Award, Community Leader,

David Germain, Business Management & Leadership Award, Realtor, Rapid Realty Kensington

Dr. Noel Anderson, Educational Empowerment Award, Clinical Professor/Director of Educational Leadership, New York University's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development

Giselle Modeste, Cosmetology Science & Beauty Management Award, Owner, ALTEREGO by GM Inc

Janell Hazelwood, Journalism & Media Management Award, Chief Content Curator, The Boss Moves

Kymsha Henry and Claire Simon, Civic Leadership & Community Service Award, Co-Founders, Young Women of Color Health Advocacy Coalition (YWCHAC)

Lilian O. Ajayi, Philanthropist of the Year Award, Founder and Executive Director, Global Connections for Women Foundation

Lola Ogunnaike, Woman In Business Award, Journalist, Arise News

Margaret Persaud, Fashion Designer of the Year Award, Owner, GAMAKACHE BLACK

Selwyn Collins, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Award, Author, WebTV Talk Show Host, and Entrepreneur, SELCO2000 Web Solutions; CWS(Conversations With Selwyn)

Tricia Quartey, DDS, Strategic Business Development Award, Dentist, Noble Dental Care, P. C.

Whitney Marchelle, Jazz & Blues Music Entertainment Award, Jazz Singer, Song writer, Vocal Coach,

Will Dubose, Strategic Vision Award, Founder, WILL DUBOSE DESIGN

Diana Bellamy, P.O.W.E.R. – N – M.O.T.I.O.N Award, Motivational Speaker, Diana’s REAL TALK

2015 Young, Gifted & Black (YGB) Entrepreneurial Award Recipients Location: Copa Cabana, New York, NY

Alizé Utteryn, Strategic Vision Award, CEO & Founder, AlizéLaVie Media & Corporate Magazine



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Arkell Bailey Cox, Woman In Business Award, Platinum SVP, 5 Linx Enterprises Owner, i-Hop Restaurant, Motivational Speaker

Bryant Arthur, Civic Leadership & Community Service Award, Managing Partner, MAC National Specialty Corp, National Co-Chair, The Young & Powerful Group Inc

Dionne Jaggon, Educational Empowerment Award, Principal, P.S. 111 JACOB BLACKWELL, New York City

Gregg Bishop, Strategic Business Development Award, Deputy Commissioner, Business Development at NYC Small Business Services

Gregory M. Gunn, Millennium Business Innovation & Entrepreneurship Award, Entrepreneur in Residence, City Light Capital

Macdella Cooper, Philanthropist of the Year Award, Founder, The Macdella Cooper Foundation

Mahogany L. Browne,Nina Simone Artistic Excellence Award in Spoken Word & Dynamic Writing, Program Director, Nuyorican Poets Café

Pat Sumpter Davis, Beauty & Management Award, Celebrity Hair Stylist & Beauty Expert CEO of Styles by Pat LLC and Vanity Mane Inc. ,Founder of Curls For Girls Foundation

Raxann Chin, Fashion Designer of the Year Award, Founder, Femheka & Save Our Jamaica Foundation



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2013-2014 Young, Gifted & Black (YGB) Entrepreneurial Award Recipients Location: LQ, New York, NY MILLENNIUM BUSINESS (M.B.) AWARDS

Dr. Marc Bertrand,Founder, The Bertrand Education Group (B.E.G), Educational Empowerment & Leadership Award

Joseph Coello, President / CEO, Brookman Construction Co, Business Development Award

Lisa Pope, Master Cosmetologist, Oops Lisa Pope LLC, Cosmetology Sciences Award

Monica Jackson, Manager, Reggae Artist – Sanchez , Music & Entertainment Management Award

Robert "Don Pooh" Cummins, CEO, DP Management & DP Music Group, Multi Franchise Owner / Entrepreneur / IHOP / CHECKERS / POPEYES, Strategic Brand Management Award

Tim Ralph, Sr. Account Manager, Viacom / BET Networks, Strategic Accountant Management Award

Winston "Wee Pow" Powell, Founder / President /CEO, Stone Love Enterprise, Sound System Production Award

NINA SIMONE AWARDS

Ajamu Myrie, Owner, AJAMU Photography, Artistic Excellence Award in Photography

Shanelle Gabriel, HBO Def Poet / Singer / Activist, Artistic Excellence Award in Music & Poetry

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AWARDS

Alex Lex Pierre-Louis, CEO, Lex Promotions & Marketing Group (LPMG), Urban Music & Lifestyle Award

Andre Porter, Author, TheAndrePorter.com, Poets & Writers Dynamic Writing Award

Camara Helps, Founder, CAMARA AUNIQUE, Glamour Award in Makeup Artistry

Charisse Lee Quai, Minister of Gospel Music, Kingdom Glory & Fire International Ministries, Spiritual Empowerment & Enlightenment Award

DJ Kevin Crown, Owner, Natural Born Club Killas (NBCK), Disc Jockey of the Year Award

J. Lexy Brooks, Founder / President, VIP Connected Entertainment LLC, Strategic Vision Award in Business Management

Kesha Franklin, Founder / CEO, The Beautiful Experience, Women In Business Award



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Linara J. Davidson, Campaign Manager, Walrond for Congress, Civic Leadership & Community Service Award

Maximillian L. Hamilton, Founder / Managing Partner, Rogue Media Group LLC, Sales, Marketing & Advertisement Award

Michelle Cole, Owner, COLEFACTS, Fashion Designer of the Year Award

Michelle McClymont, Executive Director, Flatbush Nostrand Business Improvement District, Strategic Business Development Award

Nathan Blake, Master Fitness Instructor, Blake Fitness, Health & Instructional Fitness Award

Nneka Saran Mosley, Founder / Designer, Nneka Saran Handbags, Strategic Branding Award

Nyshia Cook, Owner / Director, NC Music Center, Women In Music Award

Rochelle A. Mosley, Owner / Salon 804, Founder / Project Gyrlz, Community Empowerment Award

Showcase Entertainment, Co-Founders, Kwame Mack, Vegas Gordon, Prince Forde, Strategic Marketing & Promotions Award

Stacey Bethel, Editor-in-Chief / Triple The Focus E-Magazine, Chief Executive Officer / Triple 7 Entertainment LLC, Small Business Development & Innovation Award

2012 Young, Gifted & Black (YGB) Entrepreneurial Award Recipients Location: 404 NYC Lounge, New York, NY KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Hon. Damion Crawford – Minister Of State – Ministry Of Tourism & Entertainment Of Jamaica MILLENNIUM BUSINESS (M.B.) AWARDS

Andrea Bullens, Executive Director, Bullzi Marketing LLC, Sales, Marketing & Advertisement Award

Anthony Turner, President-CEO, Images LLC, Broadcast Media Award

Craig Davis, VP of Urban Promotions, EMI, Music & Entertainment Management Award

Diane Huey & Janice Huey,Co-Owners, Huey's Chueys, Small Business Award

Dr. Randal Pinkett, Chairman and CEO, BCT Partners, Author of Black Faces in White Places, No-Money Down CEO and Campus CEO, Strategic Business Development & Management Award

Road International Disco,DJ Roy & Wayne Jackson, Sound System Production Award NINA SIMONE AWARDS

R’Kardo St’von,Songwriter, Singer, Composer & Musician, Artistic Excellence Award in Musical



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Production

Rowena Husbands, Celebrity Photographer, Blink of an Eye Photography, Artistic Excellence Award in Photography

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AWARDS

DJ Norie,,Disc Jockey (DJ), Power 105.1FM, Disc Jockey of the Year Award

Dale Todd, President, Jamaica Impact Inc (JAMPACT), Community Empowerment Award

Domonique Toussaint, Mobilize for Haiti Foundation, Strategic Vision Award

Frank Waters, President, Henry Nelson, Vice President, 1209 Enterprises, LLC, Business Networking Award

George Duval & Lisa Lindo-Duval, Co-Owners, Open Bar Hospitality, Hospitality Award

Jean Alerte,Founder & Owner, Alerte, Carter & Associates, Strategic Marketing Award

Karen Mitchell,Founder, True Indian Hair, Women in Business Award

Lerrod Smalls,Owner, Sandbox Pack & Ship, Business Marketer Award

Lisa George, Zumba Fitness Instructor, Health & Instructional Fitness Award

Marc Anthony Bynum, Chef, M Bynum Creations, Culinary Award

Rene John-Sandy, Co-Founder & Executive Director, Hip Hop Loves Foundation, Community Mentorship Award

Tricia Messeroux, Owner, Toddlewood LLC ,Photographer & Creative Director, Big Eye Photography & Big Eye Productions, Strategic Branding Award

2011 Young, Gifted & Black (YGB) Entrepreneurial Award Recipients Location: SoCo Restaturant, Brooklyn NY MILLENNIUM BUSINESS (MB) AWARDS

Buzz Willis, President & CEO, Paradise Events & Entertainment Group, Entertainment Management Award

Denise Warren, Founder, Body by Denise (BBD), Instructional Fitness Award

George Crooks, President & CEO, Jammins Entertainment,Concert Production Award NINA SIMONE ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Afua Richardson, Freelance Comic Book Creator, Illustration & Arts Award

Johnny Nunez, Founder, Nubuzzphoto, Photography Award



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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AWARDS

Dr. Keneca Boyce, President-CEO, Multiple Avenues to Success, Women in Business Award

Freddie Ricks, Actor & Comedian, Comedic Artist Award

Gordon Chambers, Singer, Producer, & Grammy Award Songwriter, Music Entertainment Award

Jevante Qirashawn, President & CEO, Elique Group, Inc., Small Business Award

Juan Perez, CEO,Daniel Gutzmore, Vice President, Highbrid Outdoor Inc.Strategic Marketing Award Jeff Broom, Co-Founder, Making A Difference (M.A.D) Team, Business Marketeer Award

Lawrence Dunlap, President & CEO, The Dunlap Group, Business Development Award

Lloyd Strayhorn, Astro-Numerologist & Author, Numbers and You, Astrological Sciences Award

Natalie Lamming, President & CEO, NatKen LLC , Event Planner Award

Nicole Duhaney, President & CEO, DNZ Productions , Broadcast Communications Award

Peter Best, Malissa Browne, Asim Walker, Owners, SoCo Inc., Hospitality Services Award

Tanyka Renee, Founder & Owner, D2B Holistic Inc, Holistic Health Award

Wilfred Kirkaldy, Life Management & Motivational Speaker, Community Mentorship Award

2010 Young, Gifted & Black (YGB) Entrepreneurial Award Recipients: Location: Tribeca Rooftop, NYC KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Lester A. Farthing, New York State Director, Census Bureau – Keynote Speaker MILLENNIUM BUSINESS (MB) AWARDS

Patricia Chin, Founder, Riddim Driven Clothing/ Co-Founder, VP Records Inc. NINA SIMONE ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Alicia Aberdeen, Artist Abo Creations - Artistic Excellence in Art & Design

Colin Williams, Owner, Colin Williams Photography – Artistic Excellence in Photography

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AWARDS

Alsion Roach, President-CEO, Alsion Roach Group, LLC – Women in Business Award

Brett Wright, Co-CEO and Chief Creative Officer, Uptown Media Group and Vibe Lifestyle Network –Professional Services Award

Chris Williams, President, WhereItzAt Magazine

Co-founder Women In Entertainment Empowerment Network (W.E.E.N.)



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Jodi Brockington, Philanthropist – Motivator Award

John Byers, Music Producer, The John Quick Project (DJ John Quick)

Kelli Doss, Managing Director, Education Pioneers

Kevin Carr, Vice President, Player Development, NBA

Kevin Johnson, Owner, Crystal's Bar & Lounge

Kristi Henderson, 2fifty Seven Group, Founder /

Larry Scott Blackman, President-CEO, Blackmon LLC

Len Burnett, Co-CEO and Group Publisher, Uptown Media Group and Vibe Lifestyle Network –Professional Services Award in Media

McKyle Clyburn, CEO, Celestial Jets

Randolph Sturrup, CEO, Minna Mae Productions

Randy Bryant, President-CEO, Stand Firm Entertainment

Rodger Miller, Founder & Chairman, Miller Financial Services, LLC, President /Reversing The Projections, Inc.

Shawn D. McClain, Founder and Chairman of IDOL MUSIC GROUP/TEAM IDOL and Recording Artist

Tani Chambers, Owner, W!NK Eco Beauty Bar– Environmental Vision Award

Theo Perry, President ,Thee Public Relations

Tyrone Butler, Mentor & Community Leader – Mentorship Award

William Parrish, President-CEO, Noble Strategy LLC

Winsome Leahing, Owner, Salon Leahing

2009 Young, Gifted & Black (YGB) Entrepreneurial Award Recipients: Location: SOB’s, NYC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AWARDS

Alecia Edwards-Sibley: Owner / Head Designer: Siren Swimwear & Accessories: www.iwantsiren.com

Alicia Marie Rivers: Founder, Editor-in-Chief: Jolie Magazine: www.jolie-magazine.com

Anthony Herbert: Political Advocate - [email protected]

Ardella McClarty: Founder & Teacher - Young Faces Smiling - www.youngfacessmiling.org

Bernard Oyama: Owner: B. Oyama Boutique: www.boyamany.com

Bintell Powell: (2009 Motivator of Year Award): Author of Betrayed – www.bintellpowell.com

Christopher Mack: President & Chief Creative Officer: Mack Digital – www.mackdigital.com



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Inc.: Promotional & Marketing Team - www.thejigroup.com

John Blassingame: Owner: Black Men Magazine - www.blackmenpub.com

Juanito Fortuno, Co-Founder/CEO, Christopher S. Whyte, Jr., Co-Founder & Calcie Cooper, Co-Founder/CIO: Joint Interest Group,

Lance Hall: Co-Owner: Fish Eye Grill, Brooklyn, New York

Marcia A. Cole: Founder & Editorial Director : AmberMag.com

Mike Muse: CEO & Co-Founder: Muse Recordings – www.muserecordings.com

Mildred Boivert: Executive Director: Village of Vision for Haiti Foundation Inc.

Pamela Pickens: Founder & CIO: UrbanAdServe – www.urbanadserve.com

Reginald Dumornay: Co-Owner : Skilz Salon LLC, Parkslope, Brooklyn - [email protected]

Robert Gordon: Owner: Footprints Café - www.footprintscafeny.com

Robert Stevens: Owner: Quizno’s Restaurant, Harlem, New York - [email protected]

Tabitha Goring, MD: Director of Hospitalist Services, Internal Medicine: Jacobi Medical Center

Tina Ingram: Owner / Designer / Model: Cursiv - www.Cursiv.com

2008 Young, Gifted & Black (YGB) Entrepreneurial Award Recipients: Location: LOLA Is Soul, SoHo NYC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AWARDS

Colin & Latisha Daring – Owners – Pieces of Brooklyn – www.piecesofbklyn.com

Danielle Brown – Occupational Therapist – CEO – Optimum Care Rehab

Dennis Hawthorne - President & CEO - Dennis Shipping - www.dennisshipping.com

Desmond Battiste - DGB Management - President & CEO - www.dgbmanagement.com

DJ Clarke Kent – Celebrity DJ/Music Producer/NIKE Consultant – Clarkworld Entertainment

Drew Fraser – Actor / Comedian - www.drewfraserent.com

Gary Jean-Baptiste, M.D. – General Medicine – North Eastern Network Wellness Center

Harry R. Haynes Jr - President - Madd Fun Family Entertainment - www.maddfun.com

Khari Edwards – Gov. Elliot Spitzer Regional Representative

Loris Crawford - Executive Producer - Art Off The Main – www.artoffthemain.com

Lorraine Cortes-Vazquez – Secretary of State of New York – Keynote Speaker Rohan P. De Freitas – Managing Partner – Crescent Consulting – www.crescentconsult.com

Simon Templer - Motivational Speaker/Radio Personality



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2007 Young, Gifted & Black (YGB) Entrepreneurial Award Recipients: Location: PRE-Post, NYC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AWARDS

Charmaine Gumbs – Owner of Sugarcane Restaurant, Brooklyn, NYC

Dahved Levy – Radio Personality & Host WBLS 107.5FM / MTV Tempo

David Cox & Don Pooh – Owners of Reign Nightclub, Brooklyn, NYC

Deja Mills – President & CEO of One World Protection Inc

Donnell Rawlings – Comedian, Actor & Power 105.1FM Morning Show Host

Dr. Catrise Austin, DDS – V.I.P. Smiles

Heather Kollar – President & CEO BlueKnight Greetings

James Goring – Senior Project Director VP Records Inc

Jamillah & David Lamb – Producers of Platanos & Collard Greens (Off Broadway Play)

Jewel Shannon – Owner of Jewel Shannon Fashion Designs

JR Giddings – Owner of JFG Fashion Café, Brooklyn, NYC

Karen Parish-Groves – Assistant Vice-President Branch Manager Norfolk Bank

Leonie Neufville – President & CEO Neufville Mortgage Inc

Paul & Nicole Brown – Owners of Caribbean Spice Restaurant, NYC

Quigi Theodore – Owner of The Brooklyn Circus Clothing & Apparel Outlet

Sen. John Sampson – New York State Senator & Attorney

Stan Dennis – Organizer of Greekfest & Former Owner of Rio’s Restaurant

2006 Young, Gifted & Black (YGB) Entrepreneurial Award Recipients: Location: Blue Mahoe, NYC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AWARDS

Amoy Chambers – Organization for International Development (OID), Corporate Attorney & Board Member

Camille S. McDonald – International Model, Designer & Television Host, Former America’s Next Top Model Participant

Chris Rucker – Rucker League & Athletics, CEO

David ‘Squeeze’ Annakie – Linkup Media, CEO

DJ Red Alert – Power 105.1.FM & Sirius Satellite Radio Host

Eric Berry – Soul Fixin’ Restaurant NYC, CEO



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Gary Foster – Chairman Upliftment Jamaica & VP Rush Communications

Honorable Yvette D. Clarke – US House of Representatives

Hugh Johnson – Yardman Style Clothing

Kim M. Parker – The Parker Realty Group, Inc – Owner

Kristen Poe – Rush Card, VP Marketing & Operations

Kwesi Fraser – Heneiken USA- Associate Promotions & Sponsorship Manager

Marco Golding – Illuminatti Entertainment, Chairman / CEO

Maryann Reid – Author, Sex & Single Sister – Marry Your Baby Daddy

Melissa Dunn – American Cancer Society, Director – Community Health Initiatives & Health Systems

Robert Clarke & Louis Grant – President / Vice President -Irie Jam Media

Rowan Clarke – Philanthropist, Road Manager (Reggae Artist – Gregory Isaacs), Owner Hot Pot Caribbean Restaurant

Sabrina Hosang – Director of Operations, Caribbean Food Delights

Sean Cummings – Show Magazine & Cummings Media Inc, CEO

Talent – Actor/Comedian, 98.7 KISS FM Morning Talk Show Host



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