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Inaugural Manifest Awards Gala – BECA Member Meeting

October 20, 2022

Ready to see what happens when #BECAManifests
A well-dressed group of professionals laughing and conversing while seated and standing in a modern indoor space with greenery.
Four people standing side by side near tall windows overlooking palm trees; one in a blue blazer, another in a patterned shirt, another in a pink sweater, and the last wearing a “Grace” T-shirt.
A group of twelve people posing in a hotel lobby, some seated, some standing. The front row features one person in a “Blackity Black Black” T-shirt and another in a “Grace” T-shirt.
A woman in a floral blouse and white pants addresses a seated group in a glossy, plant-filled hotel atrium, with other attendees listening on lounge chairs.

BECA Member Meeting

BECA Members gathered with our inaugural Icon Award recipient, Debra Lee, and BECA Senior Advisor, Charles Tribbett. Dr. Janet Taylor facilitated an all-important discussion on mental health. Members also received signed copies of “Recipes for Joyous Living: A Story of Inspiration,” co-authored by our founding member, Julie Spencer Washington.

A woman in a vibrant yellow-and-green patterned dress stands, holding notecards, while several individuals—some seated, some standing—smile and watch her presentation in the same atrium.
Three people standing side by side: a woman wearing a colorful printed dress on the left, a man in a navy blazer in the middle, and a curly-haired woman in a floral blouse on the right, all smiling.
A woman in a textured black dress speaks in front of a large screen displaying a photo of another attendee wearing a “Blackity Black Black” T-shirt. She stands in a stylish lounge with a piano and drum set behind her.
Two men seated in a modern lounge—one wearing a dark zip-up sweater, the other in a light-gray blazer holding a coffee cup—both looking focused on the discussion.
A man in a navy polo shirt with white trim sits smiling in the hotel lobby, listening to the conversation.
Four people seated in a row: a man in a light-gray blazer, a man in a gray pullover, and two women—one in black, another in a geometric-print dress—all laughing and conversing.
A woman in a striped shirt and a man in a gray pullover stand side by side, smiling for the camera.
A woman wearing a black-and-white geometric dress speaks in a hotel lounge, with others seated nearby listening.
A woman in a sleeveless polka-dot top sits in a chair, smiling and listening during the conversation.
A woman with long dark hair, dressed in a light-colored blazer, watches the discussion attentively.
A woman with curly black hair, wearing a dark blazer, sits with her arms crossed, observing the conversation.
Two women seated in a hotel lounge, deep in conversation, with one wearing a black-and-white geometric print dress and the other in a black jacket, a coffee cup on the table between them.
A woman in a yellow patterned dress leads a presentation in a sunlit atrium, surrounded by seated attendees and lush greenery, with a screen displaying slides behind her.
A man in a navy blazer poses beside a woman in a black-and-white patterned dress with a wide belt, both smiling against a backdrop of tall tropical plants.
A close-up of several orange hardcover books titled “Recipes for Joyous Living: A Story of Inspiration,” featuring a stylized illustration of a woman’s face on the cover.

BECA Member Dinner

The BECA family joined face-to-face alongside special guests. 

Three people standing in front of a bar, with one woman in a pink sweater on the left, a man in a navy blazer in the middle, and another woman in a pink jacket on the right, all smiling together.
A small group chatting near tall tables in a hotel lounge, with a woman in a pink sweater and a man wearing a plaid blazer enjoying drinks, while another woman in a black T-shirt laughs with a glass of wine in hand.
Two men standing shoulder to shoulder, one in a gray blazer over a navy hoodie, the other in a black pullover, both smiling and posing for the camera near a bar area.
A man in a short-sleeve patterned shirt leans casually against a bar, smiling at the camera in a warmly lit hotel space.
A group of twelve people posed together in a hotel lobby, with one woman in a “Blackity Black Black” T-shirt and another wearing a “Grace” T-shirt, all smiling for the camera.
A smiling woman in a camouflage jacket walks through a lobby, hands clasped in front of her.
Two women share a warm hug during a gathering, surrounded by other attendees chatting and enjoying drinks.
A man wearing a blazer over a hoodie gestures while speaking to another man in a suit, who listens intently.
Four women stand together in a hallway, smiling at the camera. One wears a T-shirt reading “Blackity Black Black,” another wears a snakeskin-print top, and the others are dressed in black.

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