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2022 Ascension Awards Nominees

Nonprofit/Public Sector

Presented to a nonprofit, or public organization, that does an outstanding job of utilizing available resources to advocate, educate, provide resources, and otherwise help grow and support Black-own businesses and Black communities in PBC.

Black Nurse Practitioners of PBC

Bridge 2 Infinity

Sha’s Community Initiative

Delta Epsilon Zeta Chapter, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Emerging Black Business of the Year Award

(5 years or less of business operations)

Presented to a business that exemplifies excellence in business operations, growth, and community involvement within Palm Beach County. The business may not be a franchised business. The business must have less than five years of operation.

Blue Mountain Coffee House

Allison Boettcher, Owner

The Lockhart District LLC

Alexis Lockhart, Owner

The Queen Culture Beauty Line

Lynn Warren, Owner

Wilson Electric

Kevin Wilson, Owner

Distinguished Black Business

(over 5 years of business operations)

Presented to a business that exemplified excellence in business operations, growth, and community involvement and has made a significant impact on the community and economic development base in Palm Beach County. The nominee may be a franchised business. The nominee must have more than 5 years of business operation.

Camile’s Flowers & Gifts

Camile Bunche, Owner

ManeLife Studios

Keisha Patrick, CEO

Shenandoah Medical Care Center

Joy Fuller, Owner

Woodlake Psychological Associates, PA

Paul Bryan, Jr., MD, Founder

Young Professional

(under 40 years)

YP – Presented to a businessperson under the age of 40 who has demonstrated leadership and professionalism in their field of work and has contributed to the success of the organization. The nominee should have a high level of integrity and values, show exceptional dedication to their profession, and have a zeal for enhancing the lives of others. The nominee need not be the business owner.

Dr. Shanteria Dixon

St. Mary’s Hospital

Jasmine Govan

South FL Region, American Red Cross

Ashley Walker

Smoothie Me Please

Social Justice Advocate

Presented to an individual who actively works to promote fairness and equity across many aspects within the Black and minority communities of Palm Beach County. This individual actively works to empower these communities through one or more of the four principles of social justice:

Equity – advocating for policies that address systemic barriers
Access – advocating for unobstructed access to resources
Participation – advocating for opportunities for citizens to participate in policymaking that affects their well-being
Rights – advocating for basic human rights that grant freedom of speech, voting rights, or criminal justice protections