LBS Foundation Incorporated was established as a nonprofit in 2003.  It was created as the philanthropic arm of LBS Publications (Onyx Magazine) “...to enable the citizens of Florida to maintain health and education as uncompromising solutions to stronger and more progressive Florida communities.”

In order to raise funds to meet the objectives of the organization, the Onyx Awards was born.  The first production of the Awards show was presented in April 2003.  Since that time, the month of March has been established and recognized as the month of the Onyx Awards.

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2009 Event Details

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Onyx  Empowerment Luncheon

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Sheraton Orlando Hotel - Orlando

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Onyx  Speaks 

5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Loch Heaven Art Center

Friday, March 13, 2009

5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Onyx Mixer

The Status Lounge

West Colonial Drive

Orlando, Florida

The Onyx Awards

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Event Begins: 6:00 p.m.
Reception: 6:00 p.m.

Dinner: 7:00 p.m.

Awards Show: 8:00 p.m.

Rosen Plaza Hotel
9700 International Drive

Orlando, Florida

The Onyx Awards is a black tie / red carpet event that includes a special reception for the major sponsors, the nominees and their guests.  Before dinner, which is served to all,  there is the red carpet walk where nominees and guests are interviewed.  The televised show consists of major talent interspersed among  the announcement of award winners.  The Onyx Awards has proven to be a wonderful venue for successful networking. 

The ultimate goal of LBS Foundation, a 501(c)(3), is to see that children throughout the state born with sickle cell disease are given the  same opportunities as normal children.  Being able to participate in summer camp is every child’s dream.  It is our desire to make that dream come true.  Because of its medical facility and professional counseling staff, Camp Boggy Creek has been identified as the ideal camp for these children.  Therefore, the objective is to provide transportation for as many children as possible, and also make donations to the camp itself.

We believe that children who have these opportunities become more confident and self reliant.   As a result, they will be more capable of academic success, thus realizing their potential as productive citizens and a credit to society.

Proceeds from the Onyx Awards go to Sickle Cell Disease organizations to help send young sickle cell victims to summer camp.  In the past, contributions have also been made to Bethune Cookman College for the Bronze Statue Project and National HBCU.  In 2007, we will begin our support of early literacy.

To learn more about Sickle Cell Disease, see names of past winners, photographs, or to purchase tables or individual seats for the Onyx Awards, go to either of the following sites:

www.onyxmagazine.com      www.LBSfoundation.org   or (407) 293-6102

 Contributions can also be made online or mailed to LBS Foundation Incorporated at PMB 412, 7226 West Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32805.  Any amount from one cent up to “the sky is the limit” is appreciated.

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LBS FOUNDATION INCORPORATED I   P. O. Box 555059   I   Orlando, FL 32855-5059

Phone: (407) 298-0544    I    Fax: (800) 708-4718    I   info@onyxawards.com