The Beloved Community Awards honor national and international individuals and
organizations that exemplify excellence in leadership, unwavering commitment to social justice, and
a dedication to fostering the Beloved Community. This event is a unique opportunity to celebrate
those who are making a significant impact in the world and to be inspired by their remarkable
contributions. The Beloved Community Awards not only celebrates excellence but also reinforces
the values of equality, peace, and justice. This year’s event was hosted by Entertainment Tonight’s
Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner. This year’s honorees include:
5Beloved Community Civic Leadership Award – Black Voters Matter – Accepted by LaTosha
Brown and Cliff Albright, Co-Founders. This award was presented by Michael Tubbs, Founder/
Executive Director of EPIC and Executive Chairman of Mayors for a Guaranteed Income.
Beloved Community Technological Innovation Award – PSYONIC– Accepted by Aadeel
Akhtar, Founder and CEO.
Beloved Community Christine King Farris Legacy of Service in Education Award – Morris
Brown -Accepted by Dr. Kevin E. James, President. This award presented by Dr. Angela
Farris Watkins, Author, Civic Intellectual, and Professor at Spelman College.
Beloved Community Yolanda D. King Higher Ground Award – Jenifer Lewis-Actress,
Singer, Author, Activist. This award presented by Kyla Pratt, award-winning actress, writer
and producer.
Beloved Community Youth Influencer Award (Individual) – Heman Bekele–Student
Scientist. This award presented by Iain Armitage, Actor.
Beloved Community Youth Influencer Award (Corporation) – Latino American Association
– Accepted by Santiago Marquez, Chief Executive Officer.
Beloved Community Environmental Justice Award – Serenbe– Accepted by Steve Nygren-
Founder and Managing Partner.
Beloved Community Coretta Scott King Soul of the Nation Award – Nadia Murad – President
& Chairwoman of Nadia’s Initiative and Nobel Peace Laureate. This award presented by
Minyon Moore.
Beloved Community Corporate Social Impact Award – MARS, Inc.- Accepted by Anton
Vincent, President of Mars Wrigley North America & Global Ice Cream. This award
presented by Morgan Shaw Parker, President and Chief Operating Officer of WNBA
Atlanta Dream.
Beloved Community Social Justice Award – AIDS Healthcare Foundation– Accepted by
Michael Weinstein, President and Co-Founder.
Beloved Community Salute to Greatness Humanitarian Award- Laura Arnold- Founder and
Co-Chair of Arnold Ventures.
Special musical performances by Eric Benet, Jennifer Holliday, and MaKenzie
Thomas.