EmpowerUS Awards
The EmpowerUS Awards, presented by YBI and the Minority Business Assistance Center, recognize individuals and organizations whose leadership, service, and achievements strengthen our region.
The honorees are:
- Small Business: Rhonda Bowser, BCI Granite
- On the Rise: Jasmine Neal, Healing Hearts CPR
- Nonprofit: Angelica Diaz, OCCHA, Inc.
- Trailblazer: Jeff Green, Jazz in the Park
- Legacy Award: Ryan Gilchrist, Ryan’s Chair
Together, these categories honor those advancing opportunity, representation, and meaningful impact in our community.