2017 African American Business Leaders Council Annual Award Gala



Photos by: John DelGrosso

The African American Business Leaders Council gala is celebrated its annual formal dinner, and award ceremony on Saturday November 18th, 2017 at the Lehigh Country Club.

The AABLC Annual Awards Gala was an amazing evening filled with opportunities to recognize African American community leaders, raise money to support education and get charged up by a motivational presentation by Joetta Clark Diggs the four-time Olympian, Motivational Extraordinaire, Author, and Businesswoman. (http://www.joettasportsandbeyond.com/)

The 2017 African American Business Leader of the Year Recipient was Tyrone Russell. The African American Business Leader of the Year Award is presented to an individual who is a community icon, has made significant contributions to the community, and has distinguished himself in the business world.

 

About The African American Business Leaders Council

The mission of the African American Business Leaders Council is to support economic empowerment and increased participation of the African American community in business in the Lehigh Valley.

The Vision of the African American Business Leaders Council is a Lehigh Valley community in which the quality of life is enriched by diversity, inclusion and engagement.

http://www.lehighvalleychamber.org/african-american-business-leaders-council.html