06/24/2026
Pt. 2!
What an incredible evening!
On behalf of the African American Business Association (AABA), thank you to everyone who attended, sponsored, volunteered, performed, supported, and celebrated with us at our 2026 Juneteenth CEO Celebration & Awards Gala.
This event was truly a celebration of freedom, resilience, entrepreneurship, leadership, and the collective impact we can make when a community comes together with purpose.
Congratulations to our outstanding honorees, whose excellence continues to inspire and uplift our region. Thank you to our sponsors and partners whose investment helps us advance opportunities for Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs throughout Will County and beyond.
A special thank you to our Gala Chairs, Laurie Veasy and Scondreka Lee, whose leadership, dedication, and countless hours of service helped make this event a tremendous success.
To our volunteers, staff, Board of Directors, performers, vendors, keynote speakers, and every guest who joined us thank you for believing in the mission of AABA.
As we reflect on another successful gala, we also honor those who helped build this organization and paved the way for where we are today. Their legacy continues through the work we do together.
The photos are finally here! 📸
Take a look, tag your friends, share your favorite moments, and help us celebrate an unforgettable evening of Black excellence, community impact, and business leadership.
