9th Annual Onyx Awards "The Art of It All" with a salute to The Florida Highwaymen and Norman Lewis (Theatrical & television celebrity, recording artist).
The Onyx Mixer is always a hit and appeals to young professionals. Entertainment provided by Silkee Smoove.
Norman Lewis is receiving the Publishers' Award.

The mission of the Onyx Awards is to create a working partnership among Floridians. We do this by encouraging individuals, businesses, social and civic organizations to maintain a proactive presence in protecting the health and educational welfare of the people we serve.
This year, the Ovation week and Onyx Awards is themed "The Art of It All" with a salute to The Florida Highwaymen and Norman Lewis.
Ovation Week will feature a myriad of events leading up to the grand finale. The signature activities serve as a funding engine to support the health and education initiatives of LBS foundation.
We will honor nominees in four competitive categories and seven non-competitive categories. The nominees are trailblazers and outstanding contributors throughout the state of Florida.
The Art of It All is a celebration of the arts with appearances by:
Dario J. Moore, Artist Director and Contemporary Dancer
Cheryse Lewis, Mezzo-Soprano
Michelle Falana, Actress
Arthur Dawson, Artist
Josan Battle and Billy Bowser, Ballroom Dancers
Devondra Williams, Ballet Dancer
James Hunter and Todd Thompson, Filmmakers
Soul Kamotion, Music Ensemble
Silent Auction: 100% of proceeds to benefit local charities
