RI Black Business Assoc. Announces 2019 Award Winners

RI Black Business Assoc. Announces 2019 Award Winners

The Rhode Island Black Business Association (RIBBA) has announced the winners for its eighth annual Awards Gala.

The award winners are being recognized for the achievements of exceptional leadership and success in their field, as well as, leadership, business growth, and service to the community.

"I congratulate the award recipients. We received dozens of nominations this year. These individuals and companies, we considered the best in their league and are worthy of this recognition,” said Lisa Ranglin, President of the Rhode Island Black Business Association.

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The Gala will take place on Friday, October 11 at 6 p.m. at the Omni Providence Hotel.

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The Gala

The theme for this year's Gala is "Embrace the Past, Empower the Future.”

This year's keynote address will be delivered by, Donna Bunch Coaxum, Esq.,CPA, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of OSI Group, LLC.

In her role, she directs all aspects of the legal and compliance functions supporting this nearly $7 Billion global consumer products food manufacturer comprised of 50+ entities, 50+ manufacturing facilities, and 19,000+ employees in 17 countries spanning four continents.

All proceeds from the Gala will benefit the Scholarship Fund.

 

Award Recipients:

 

George T. Downing Business Leadership Award

Junior Jabbie, President & CEO

Banneker Supply Chain Solutions, Inc.

 

Outstanding Achievement Award 

Cheryl A. Burrell, Associate Director: Rhode Island Department of Administration

Office of Diversity, Equity, and Opportunity (ODEO)

 

Emerging Leader Award

Angela B. Ankoma, Executive Vice President Director of Community Investment

United Way of Rhode Island

 

Young Entrepreneurship Award

Marissa LeMar

Founder of the P%ure (pronounced pressure) clothing line

 

Christiana Bannister Civic Leadership Award

Clifford R. Montiero: civil rights and social justice leader 

 

Diversity and Inclusion Champion

Guillaume R. Bagal, Lead Diversity & Inclusion Consultant

Blue Cross Blue & Shield Rhode Island

 

Change Agent Award

Marcia Ranglin-Vassell, State Representative

Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing the 5th District

 

Partnership Award

Jessica David

Executive Vice President of Strategy & Community Investments  at Rhode Island Foundation

 

Volunteer of the Year Award

Jorge Cardenas

Director of Public Relations and Community Service at Sodexo

 

Person to Watch

James Monteiro, Founder / Director at Reentry Campus