24-02-2025
Black Chamber of Commerce's 13th Annual Ascension Awards: Winners announced
The Black Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County hosted its 13th Annual Ascension Awards program Saturday at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, singling out leaders and businesses who have "ascended to greatness" in their respective fields.
The Ascension Awards honors Black and minority-owned businesses and professionals of distinction. This year's award categories include:
• Distinguished Black Business of the Year (more than five years in business).
• Emerging Black Business of the Year (five years or less in business).
• Nonprofit/Public Sector of the Year.
• Young Professional of the Year (under 40 years of age).
• Dicky Sykes Social Justice Advocate Award.
Nominations were submitted by members last fall. Finalists were selected by a panel for their operational excellence, leadership, and contributions to their communities. Recipients were revealed live during the program.
Here are the recipients of the 2025 Ascension Awards:
Winner: M.D. Home Health LLC; Mario Dickerson, CEO: For keeping loved ones in good health with personal and medical services.
Winner: We're No Different; Niesha Wood, Founder/CEO: For addressing the growing demands for high-quality home health care for all age groups.
Winner: Young Men of Distinction; Jacoby Waters, president: For providing life skills, mentoring and social skills to local youth.
Winner: Dr. Debra Robinson: For advocating for a high-quality education for students in Palm Beach County and for ensuring minority-owned businesses had opportunities to do business with the county School District.
Winner: Jasmine Govan, Florida Power & Light: Empowering underserved communities through STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education.
Palm Beach County Commissioner Bobby Powell Jr. received this year's President's Award for his longstanding support and commitment to the Black Chamber's mission.
Founded in 2004, the Black Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County is committed to advancing the economic interests of its members through advocacy, education, information sharing, and resource brokering to maximize their success.
The Chamber focuses its resources on addressing the unique challenges faced by Black-owned and minority businesses, ensuring a level playing field and equitable opportunities for all.
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: PB County Black Chamber of Commerce names Ascension Award winners
