The 2nd Annual Vanguard Awards & Gala

The Vanguard Awards is BECC’s premier annual gala, an Afro futuristic black tie experience celebrating the leaders, builders, and visionaries shaping what’s next for our community.

This is a high visibility room. Decision makers. Entrepreneurs. Corporate partners. Philanthropy. Culture leaders. Community champions.

We gather with purpose, style, and power. We honor excellence. We elevate impact. We fund the future.

If you believe in access, opportunity, and real community investment, you belong in this room.

A fully curated evening experience, including:

Plated dinner and elevated hospitality

High impact awards program

Vanguard of the Year recognition moment

Afro futuristic atmosphere and couture energy

Signature photo moments and media ready visuals

A room full of people who move resources, influence, and outcomes

Proceeds from the Vanguard Awards support BECC’s work across Central Florida, including:

Scholarships for students

Workforce development and career pathways

Youth mentorship and leadership development

Small business incubation and entrepreneur support

Community resource access and support initiatives

Your presence funds programs that build stability and mobility.

Tickets and table availability are limited.

To sponsor, email [email protected] or call 407-490-2253.

Save your seat. Bring your team. Show up with intention.

The future is being built in real time.

And the people in this room will help shape it.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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