Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce | 5th Annual Black Brilliance Awards Gala Recap
Experience the power, elegance, and impact of the 5th Annual Black Brilliance Awards Gala, the premier black business awards celebration hosted by the Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce. This signature event honored Black-owned businesses and leaders whose excellence, innovation, and commitment are strengthening communities across Virginia and beyond.
The Black Brilliance Awards Gala welcomed entrepreneurs, community leaders, elected officials, sponsors, and partners for a sold-out evening focused on recognition and connection. As one of Virginia’s most anticipated black business awards, the event featured 60 nominated businesses across 10 award categories, with winners selected through public voting, ensuring that community voices remained at the center of the celebration.
More than a night of elegance, the Gala continues to elevate the purpose of black business awards by providing meaningful visibility and access for Black entrepreneurs.
Attendees traveled from five states and 17 cities, demonstrating the regional reach and influence of this annual convening. Thousands more engaged online through digital storytelling, nominee highlights, and post-event content tied to the black business awards experience.
Throughout the evening, guests enjoyed opportunities to network, celebrate success, and reflect on the importance of supporting Black-owned businesses year-round. The Black Brilliance Awards Gala reflects the Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce’s broader mission to advocate for economic equity and ensure Black entrepreneurs are seen, supported, and celebrated through platforms like these black business awards.
We extend our sincere gratitude to our sponsors, partners, nominees, members, and supporters who made the 5th Annual Black Brilliance Awards Gala possible. Your investment in this celebration helps build lasting impact, strengthen opportunity, and continue advancing Black business excellence across the state of Virginia.
Save the date, Saturday, December 12, 20226, for our 6th Annual Gala in Richmond, Virginia.
