In addition to the introduction of the new CEO of the African American Museum, and presentation of scholarships, several outstanding community servants and entrepreneurs were honored at the 52nd Annual Business Month Scholarship Awards Program presented by the Psi Chapter of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority,
Known for outstanding programming and volunteer service, the Psi Chapter’s Business Month activity is the “signature program,” according to chapter member and 24th Iota Phi Lambda National President Charlotte D. Berry.
Berry was in attendance, as were several past honorees and members of regional and national leadership.
“Throughout this month, Psi Chapter also demonstrates its commitment b supporting Black-owned businesses, hosting educational webinars, and cultivating a strong network of entrepreneurs, executives, sand professional,” said Psi Chapter President Beverly Moore.
This year’s honorees were:
Dorethea N. Hornbuckle Business Entrepreneur Award
Tami Gamble of Girly Shop Teacher Foundation, LLC, Brenda King Murphy of B&B Tax Bookkeeping and Financial Service, LLC., Councilmember Pierette Parker of Our Community Management, LLC., Tonia Sharpe of CyroBoost, and Jackie Taylor of Minuteman Press
Joyce M. Jones Community Service Award
Irish Watson of Wow if Looks Could Kill Hair Salon
Corporate Achievement Award
Harrison Daniels, III of HD3 Custom Homes, Pamela Garmon Johnson of the American Heart Association, and Denita Lacking-Quinn of Balfour Beatty
Betty J. Brown 30-year Service Award
Tina L. Johnson of Texas Instruments
Soror Entrepreneur Ward
Tann Gardner of TrueCare Funeral Services, LLC
Beacon of Hope Award
Lisa Brown Ross of the African American Museum
Alvernon K. Tripp Hall of Fame Inductee
Clifford Freeney of Concept Facilities, LLC
Evelyn D. Wilkey Essay Award Winners
Ethan Young of Red Oak High School – 1st Place
Landon J. Andrus of Cedar Hill High School – 2nd Place
Vahnita D. Loud Scholarship
Victoria Williams
Mackey-Tillman Scholarship
De-Nia Janae Garner-Todd
LOLA M. PARKER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
PSI CHAPTER’S OUTSTANDING BUSINESSWOMAN OF THE YEAR
Dr. Januari S. Lewis
Mahala Smith Evans Award
Psi Chapter’s Outstanding Soror of the Year
Collette Jones
