We are thrilled to kick off the 10th Annual OhioMBE Awards, celebrating Ohio’s outstanding small businesses and advocates. 🎉 Congratulations to all of our honorees and nominees who continue to elevate their communities and industries through innovation, leadership, and resilience.
Honorees:
- Business Legend Honorees:
- Peggy Jenkins, President & CEO, Peggy’s Monogramming & Embroidery
- Dr. Iris Cooper, Founder & CEO, JustAskIris!
- Frank W. Watson Advocacy Award Honorees:
- DaWanna Allen, CEO, Allen Associates
- Duane Parks, Business Development Specialist
- Economic Empowerment Award Honorees:
- Shaundretta Boykins, Manager of Business Development and Entrepreneurship, Minority Business Development Division
- Adelphi Bank
- Community Engagement Award Honorees:
- Black Girl Rising
- Ubuntu Leadership Institute
Our keynote speaker for today’s event is Damika Withers, Chief Diversity Officer for Franklin County, whose inspiring leadership in diversity and inclusion will undoubtedly motivate all in attendance.
Special shoutout to Havanna & Rye for providing our VIP attendees with an unforgettable luxury experience in their mobile cigar lounge. And don’t forget to check out our vendors, Merry&Black Holiday Greeting Cards and Keye2Style, who are here showcasing their fabulous products!
Nominees Include:
- Top MBE (Minority Business Enterprise): Net Auto Glass, Serene’s Sweet Shop, Corporate Cleaning Inc., and more.
- Top FBE (Female Business Enterprise): NCREASE Financial Services, Sylvia A. Garrett & Associates, Beauty101, and others.
- Top Family Business: Hubert Farms, Truckco LLC, Rath Builders Supply, and others.
- Top Veteran Business: Jelly Lady, Accelerated Laboratory Logistics, Haleema Shafeek of GOFS LLC.
