
AWARDS CEREMONY + FUNDRAISER
Our signature event, BADG of HONOR, is one-of-a-kind experience celebrates visionaries who elevate Black creativity and culture. It’s an evening filled with powerful connections, inspiring programs, and a vibrant community of creatives and professionals across art, design, and beyond.
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highlights from bADG OF HONOR 2023
PAST Honorees
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Black Reconstruction Collective
COLLECTIVE CIRCLE AWARD 2023
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Dr. Sarah Elizabeth Lewis
EDUCATION AWARD 2023
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Michelle Wilkinson Ph.D
LEGACY AWARD 2023
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Cheryl R. Riley
BADG MAKER AWARD 2023
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Leyden Lewis
FOUNDER AWARD 2023
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Mashonda Tifrere
Founder, ArtLeadher
COLLECTIVE CIRCLE AWARD -
Walter Hood
Creative Director + Founder
Hood Design Studio
FOUNDER AWARD -
Franklin Sirmans
Director, Perez Art Museum Miami
LEGACY AWARD -
Dr. Dori Tunstall
Dean of Design, OCAD University
EDUCATION AWARD -
Jomo Tariku
Jomo Design Furniture
BADG MAKER AWARD