Friday

11.14.25

Black Tie

6:30 pm


The Manor House

7440 Mason Montgomery Rd,

Mason, OH 45040

The Evening

6:15 PM – Doors Open

6:30 PM – Cocktail Hour

7:30 PM – Program Begins

A Night of Distinction and Delight

Join us for an elegant evening celebrating the power of legacy, leadership, and community impact. The Legacy of Lights Gala honors those who have illuminated the path for others — from trailblazing entrepreneurs to dedicated community champions.



Guests will enjoy a stylish cocktail hour, a seated dinner, and a powerful awards program. Highlights include the induction of exceptional businesses into the Black Business Hall of Fame, and the presentation of the Leaving a Legacy Award and the Chairman’s Award.


A Celebration of Excellence and Empowerment

This is more than a gala — it’s a tribute to the brilliance and resilience within our community. Your presence helps shine a light on Black-owned businesses and fuels a future built on unity, innovation, and prosperity.


Come dressed to impress and ready to celebrate an unforgettable evening of purpose and pride.

Sponsors


Visionary Sponsor


Champion Sponsors


Leader Sponsor


Advocate Sponsors


Supporting Sponsors


Friends of AACC


Honorees


 Black Business Hall of Fame

Delores Hargrove-Young

Vice Chair, d.e. Foxx & Associates


Roy Mitchell, CPA

Kunimara Mitchell & Co., CPAs


Monica Newby, DDS

Newby Orthodontics



Carl Satterwhite

The RCF Group

Impact Partner Award Honorees

Brandy L. Jones, APR

Chief Communications & Marketing Officer, Metro


Ron Washington

Mayor, City of Covington



Charlotte LaNiear

Senior Director N.A.

Multicultural Media

P&G

Chairman’s Award

Patricia Harris

Tax Commissioner
Ohio Department of Taxation



Max Lagenkamp

Senior Vice President of

Human Resources and Chief Diversity Officer
Cintas



Legacy Leader Award

Thomas Shockley MD

TriHealth

James P. Clingman Award

V. Anthony Simms-Howell

Dean Commissioner

Ohio Commission on
Hispanic Latino Affairs

Linda Briscoe Award

Onnie Martin

Management Consulting Professional