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BECA In Full Bloom
BECA In Full Bloom captures the essence of the Inaugural BECA Manifest Awards Gala.
The Reception
Christina Marshall-Valdez
Sade Balogun
(L to R) Tasha Hilton, Kimberly E. Paige
(Center) Remi Kent (BECA Founding Member)
(L to R) Lami Ibrahim, Jerri DeVard, Omar Moore
Ramon Jones & the Nationwide team joined together at the UPS “BECA-Wrapped” Truck
(L to R) Michelle Ghee, Najoh Tita-Reid, Devin W. Blackburn
Cynthia Leek Cleveland
(L to R)Jocelyn Cooley, Kimberly E. Paige
(L to R) Charisse Williams, Logan Gill, Tatiana Taylor
Alexia Harris
(L to R) Jamila Epps, Tasha Hilton
BECA Members, Future Leaders and guests gathered at the pre-function reception which featured live-experience activations provided by our Title Sponsor, UPS, and Diamond Sponsors, BET & Logitech.
The VIP Reception
BECA Members and VIP Guests
(L to R) Anthony Capuano, Jerri DeVard, Julius Robinson
(L to R) Dan Newman, Julie Baez
(L to R) Michelle Miller, Jerri DeVard, Dan Newman
(L to R) Stacy Kemp, Kristin Hooper, Stacey Janiak
(L to R) Fahad Ahmed, Jerri DeVard
(L to R) Guest, Guest, Jerri DeVard, Thomas Motley
(L to R) Kirk McDonald and Guests.
Guests joined BECA members at the VIP Reception.
Recognizing Our Honorees
Debra Lee (Icon Award Honoree)
Rosalind Brewer (Trailblazer Award Honoree)
Team Members of Deloitte
(L to R) Rosalind “Roz” Brewer, Anton Vincent
(L to R) Michelle Miller, Jerri DeVard, Ayo Odusote, Esi Eggleston Bracey
(L to R) Kimberly E. Paige, Debra Lee
(L to R) Michelle Miller, Jerri DeVard, Rosalind Brewer, Anton Vincent
Our esteemed honorees, Rosalind Brewer, Debra Lee, and Ayo Odusote (Deloitte), joined us for a spectacular night as we honored their accomplishments to BECA. Michelle Miller served as our Mistress of Ceremonies.
“Going once, going twice…Sold!”
Dan Newman
Stacy Janiak In her brand new Etho Marie Diamond Earrings
Dr. Janet Taylor holding up the “222” auction paddle
(L to R) Julie Baez, Dan Newman
Our guests engaged in a fun auction filled with exciting luxury prizes. Dan Newman served as our auctioneer alongside comedienne, Julie Baez.
Rockin’ the Night with DJ D-Nice
D-Nice
(L to R) Susan Sommersille Johnson, Will Smith
D-Nice set the tone and provided the rhythm of the night as BECA members, Future Leaders, and guests met on the dance floor to party with a purpose.
Runnin’ Down the Red Carpet Like…
(L to R) Kirk McDonald, Debra Lee
Tasha Hilton
Michelle Miller (Mistress of Ceremonies)
Eric Austin
Curtis Reed
Michael Craig
Lauren Williams
(L to R) Lisa Tribbett, Charles Tribbett (Senior Advisor, BECA)
Eula Smith
BECA Members, Future Leaders, and guests graced the red carpet in their best Gala attire.
Candid Moments
(L to R) Alexander Smith, Jerri, Brooke Ozaydinli (BECA Board Member)
(L To R) Louise Pentland (BECA Board Member), Michael Craig, Moses Ogbonnaya, Eric Austin, Damon Jones
(L to R) Gregg Smith (BECA Board Member), Jean DeVard-Kemp
(L to R) Stephen Hewitt, Christina Marshall-Valdez
Stanley Porter
Ramon Jones & Nationwide Team
(L to R) Jumaane N’Namdi, Debra Lee, Lauren N’Namdi
Meet our Members
Meet the 33 innovative leaders who have made it their personal and professional mission to prepare the way for the next generation of Black leaders.
