


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