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13th Annual Ascension Awards

Nominees

The Ascension Awards Program celebrates excellence in Black business by recognizing outstanding businesses, visionary leaders, and individuals who have achieved the pinnacle of success in their chosen professions within Palm Beach County.

We’re proud to announce the exceptional nominees for the 13th Annual Ascension Awards. These individuals and organizations exemplify excellence and have made outstanding contributions to our community:

DISTINGUISHED BLACK BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

Nominees

GRAPESEEKER

Greg Dillard

CAR ACCIDENT REFERRAL SERVICES

Samantha Ramnarine
CEO / Owner

MD HOME HEALTH, LLC

Mario Dickerson
CEO

EMERGING BLACK BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

Nominees

WE’RE NO DIFFERENT

Niesha Wood
CEO & Founder

GEORGIA MAE’S

Boris Seymore
Executive Chef & Owner

FIX MY FLYER

Krissy Robbs
Owner

THE OPTICAL EXPERIENCE

Destynee Turner-Fields LDO

NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR

Nominees

YOUNG MEN OF DISTINCTION

Jacoby Waters
Founder & International Author

SEVEN HILLZ

Breion Moses
CEO

SHAS COMMUNITY INITIATIVES, INC

Shenetria Moore
CEO & President

SOJOURNERS WITH HEALING HEARTS

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

Nominees

DESTYNEE TURNER-FIELDS LDO

JASMINE GOVAN

Community Relations Specialist Florida Power & Light Company

RAY QUASI NELSON

DICKY SYKES SOCIAL JUSTICE ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR

Nominees

DR. DEBRA L. ROBINSON

JEANETTE GORDON

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