Onyx Magazine, on behalf of LBS Foundation Incorporated, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, celebrated its seventh annual Onyx Awards. We were excited to enter into our seventh year, this Black Tie awards ceremony continues to serve as the premier televised awards show recognizing the contributions and accomplishments of Blacks and corporations that celebrate inclusion and diversity in the workplace.     We Rolled Out the Red Carpet, And The Award Went to...
COMPETITIVE CATEGORIES
BUSINESS Charles W. Jackson, Sr. (MELBOURNE)	EDUCATION Dr. Bridget Williams (ORLANDO)	COMMUNICATION Kimberly Holman-Kassis (COCOA)	COMMUNITY SERVICE James M. Evans (TAMPA)	PERFORMING ARTS Oliver Black (FORT LAUDERDALE)
NON-COMPETITIVE CATEGORIES
Public Service (Organization) Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (Barbara McKinzie)     Public Service (Individual) Dr.  Florence  Alexander (ORLANDO)	Humanitarian Carmen Morris for the Sanctuary of Moses (MIAMI)     Achievement in Sports Nick Anderson (Orlando Magic)	Publishers’ Award Canon Nelson Pinder (ORLANDO)   Lifetime Achievement Major General Titus Hall (PALM BAY)	Publishers’ Award Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings (ORLANDO)   Publishers’ Award Orlando Police Chief Val Demings (ORLANDO)	Cultural Diversity United Space Alliance   AT&T
we proudly saluted Florida’s Historically Black College and Universities Presidents...  This year as America celebrates the accomplishments of Barack Obama, our country’s first African American president, Florida had the distinct honor of recognizing outstanding individuals who have made valuable contributions in the categories of education, business, performing arts and sports––to name a few. In a historic effort, we took great pleasure in saluting the Presidents and the legacy of Florida’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities,  to include, Bethune-Cookman University, Florida Agricultural Mechanical University, Florida Memorial and Edward Waters College, the oldest of Florida’s African-American educational institutions.   Dr. Trudie Kibbe Reed, President, Bethune-Cookman University , Dr. James H. Ammons, President, Florida A&M University, Dr. Karl S. Wright, President, Florida Memorial University and Dr. Claudette Williams, President, Edward Waters College
Special Thanks To Our 2009 Sponsors Special Thanks to Our 2009 Committee 2009 Honorary Chairpersons Founders Lee Elder First African American to Play in the Masters Dr. Dorothy Height President Emerita National Council of Negro Women Joseph Melbourne President CFE Credit Union Vernice Atkins-Bradley Regional Director of Community Affairs Turner Construction Brian Butler President and CEO JCB Construction Lester and Lillian Seays   The Steering Committee Richard E. Black, Chairman Richard Myrick, Junior Chairman Patty Holland, Executive Producer PSAV, Audio/Visual Erica Crawford, Marketing and Graphic Design Dave Collins, Voice of God Bruce E. Dunn, Associate Vice President & General Manager, WDSC Ch.15 Special thanks to our 2009 Committee Alisa Myrick, Anthony Alexander, Beverlye Colson Neal, Carmen Jones, Carolyn L. Bybel, Charles Morse, Cheryl Daniels, Dan Cummings, Debbie King, Denise Mose, George Oliver, Glenn Barboa, Jackie Myrick, Joy Clarke, Judie Gilliam, Karsceal Turner, Ken Moore, Kevin O’Neil, Lee Bryan, Lovetta Pickens, Marian Edwards, Matt Holjes, Melvin Rogers, Nancy Whitecavage, Roy Evans, Stephanie Mason-Teague, Stephanie Thompson, Teasa L. Mays, Tanika Bango We Look Forward to Seeing You on the Red Carpet in 2010!

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