Join us for a three-day leadership summit hosted by Heart Bible International University and Black Excellence Global Enterprise. August 2–4, at the Marriott Hotel downtown Hartford. This weekend will be an experience you will not soon forget. Heart Bible International University has been proud to host its award gala for the past three years running. Heart Bible International University, under the leadership of Prof. McIntosh, is pleased to honor exceptional leaders. The institution is committed to excellence and has an unwavering commitment to celebrating leadership within its communities and beyond. The purpose-driven vision is to recognize and honor exceptional individuals who have significantly contributed to their communities.
The President's Council on Service and Civic Participation established the President's Volunteer Service Award in 2003 to recognize individuals who dedicate their time to humanitarianism, volunteering, and helping their communities.
About the Black Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award
The award program was established to honor influential leaders all across the globe who have worked to improve the lives of many.
The Black Excellence Global Award is a sumptuous ceremony that honors exceptional public servants, community leaders, entrepreneurs, social workers, artists, and arts organizations in the fields of music, film, literature, theater, dance, visual arts, and technology who are having a significant local or international impact on black communities.
On Friday, August 28, 2025, the Black Excellence Leadership Summit will feature many world-renowned international speakers and three dynamic sessions. On
Saturday, August 29, 2025, HBIU Graduation Ceremony.
On Sunday, August 30, 2025, the weekend culminates with the Annual Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award and the Black Excellence Global Award Gala at 7 p.m.
For more assistance, contact Dr. Denise Tolbert
At. 973-477-2071
Click on this link for Gala tickets:
https://checkout.eventcreate.com/black-excellence-global-ent/select-buy
Tickets are non-refundable
Click on this link for Hotel Accommodation
https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1711458967312&key=GRP&app=resvlink
The President's Council on Service and Civic Participation established the President's Volunteer Service Award in 2003 to recognize individuals who dedicate their time to humanitarianism, volunteering, and helping their communities.
About the Black Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award
The award program was established to honor influential leaders all across the globe who have worked to improve the lives of many.
The Black Excellence Global Award is a sumptuous ceremony that honors exceptional public servants, community leaders, entrepreneurs, social workers, artists, and arts organizations in the fields of music, film, literature, theater, dance, visual arts, and technology who are having a significant local or international impact on black communities.
On Friday, August 28, 2025, the Black Excellence Leadership Summit will feature many world-renowned international speakers and three dynamic sessions. On
Saturday, August 29, 2025, HBIU Graduation Ceremony.
On Sunday, August 30, 2025, the weekend culminates with the Annual Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award and the Black Excellence Global Award Gala at 7 p.m.
For more assistance, contact Dr. Denise Tolbert
At. 973-477-2071
Click on this link for Gala tickets:
https://checkout.eventcreate.com/black-excellence-global-ent/select-buy
Tickets are non-refundable
Click on this link for Hotel Accommodation
https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1711458967312&key=GRP&app=resvlink
Location
Hartford Marriott Downtown
200 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103
200 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103
Date & Time
August 28, 2025
Leadership Summit, 10 AM
August 29, 2024, Graduation
11 AM
August 30, Gala, 7 PM
Leadership Summit, 10 AM
August 29, 2024, Graduation
11 AM
August 30, Gala, 7 PM
honored guest
We are excited about this year speakers, Humanitarianism is at the Heart of what we do. Humanitarianism is a philosophy that promotes the value of human life and seeks to improve the well-being of humanity. It is expressed through actions such as providing aid, assistance and support to hose in need, regardless of their race, religion, nationality or political affiliation.
Her Excellency, Sen. Dr. Oluremi Tinubu
first lady, federal republic of nigeria
Tinubu served as the First Lady of Lagos State from 1999 to the present. She was elected as a Senator representing Lagos Central in 2011 and served until 2023.
HIS EXCELLENCY, HIGH CHIEF AREMO Olusegun Osoba (CON)
Political Career*: Osoba served twice as the Governor of Ogun State, first from January 1992 until November 1993 and again from May 1999 to May 2003
Mayor Arunan Arulampalam
City of hartford mayor
He is an attorney, former nonprofit executive. The son of Sri Lankan refugees, Mayor Arulampalam was born in Zimbabwe
Mayor Andre Rainey
Former Peekskill Mayor
Peekskill backs 19 projects for potential funding under $10 million revitalization
grant Peekskill experiences growing pains as change comes quickly; how it's transforming
Peekskill gets $2 million grant to reconstruct Fleischmann Pier, key to river tourism
grant Peekskill experiences growing pains as change comes quickly; how it's transforming
Peekskill gets $2 million grant to reconstruct Fleischmann Pier, key to river tourism
Prime Minister Gaston Alphonso Brownie
Antiguan & BARBUDA
Among his achievements at the constituency level are: An EC$30 million Fishery Development Centre, The establishment of a sporting, entertainment and leisure facility at Dredge Bay,
Browne successfully led the ABLP to a second consecutive election victory on 21 March 2018. He was sworn in as Prime Minister for a second term on 22 March 2018
Browne successfully led the ABLP to a second consecutive election victory on 21 March 2018. He was sworn in as Prime Minister for a second term on 22 March 2018
DR. NICOLAS FELIX GENERAL OVERSEER
MIRACLE CENTER INTERNATIONAL INC (MCI)
Dr. Nicolas was the youngest Presidential candidate in Nigeria in the last election
CHIEF MRS MODUPEOLA ADELEKE-SANNI YEYELUWA ph.D
from ede-land
Most Enterprising Western Nigerian Woman of the year, 2024
PROF. HELEN PAUL Ph.D FCPA
Chair / dean department of the arts
Helen Paul is a Professor of Arts at HBIUS, She is a Nigerian comedian, singer, and actress. She is also a stand-up comedian, known as Tatafo
SEN (DR) GODSWILL OBOT AKPABIO,
PRESIDENT NIGERIA SENATE
Chief Godswill Obot Akpabio CON born 9 December 1962) is a Nigerian lawyer and politician who is currently serving as the 15th president of the Nigerian Senate since 2023
his Excellency abdulRahman abdulRazaq
Governor of Kwara State
Nigerian politician, who has served as governor of Kwara State since 2019.
He was previously the CEO of First Fuels Limited.
He was previously the CEO of First Fuels Limited.
dr. Reginald D. Freeman
FORMER FIRE CHIEF
serves as Chief Risk Officer for HAI Group, Inc. where he is the first and only person of color in the C-suite for the nation’s leading provider of insurance
kenny a. howell
assistant chief
He is a native of New Haven, served for about 22 years before retiring in 2013, and was sworn-in December 21, 2020 as a member of the Hartford Police Dept.
senator opeyemi bamidele
MAJORITY LEADER AT UPPER CHAMBER
Bamidele, humanitarian by nature, lawyer by profession and public servant by calling, perfectly epitomises humility and integrity with commitment and consciousness to always keep faith with the social contract.
chief shelly l. carter
Fire chief at DDS Fire and Emergency Services
- Connecticut Fire Academy, Founder and Director at Girl's Future Firefighter Camp former Lieutenant at City of Hartford Fire Department, Fire Marshal Office Firefighter at City of Hartford Fire Dept., Former Operations and Training Manager at Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security
sonia watson
deputy chief
She is currently on Hartford Police Department subjective committee and a member of the Connecticut Police Officer Standard and Training Council
Erica Deblois
FBI NEW HAVEN CITIZEN ACADEMY
Volunteer President
of the FBI New Haven Citizens Academy Alumni Association .
of the FBI New Haven Citizens Academy Alumni Association .
HRH Geoffrey Wayabire
Ikumbania at Ikumbaina Bugwere
Bugweri (sometimes called Bugweri Bufutulu) is one of the six traditional chiefdoms of the kingdom of Busoga in Uganda.
It was founded around 1726 and became a part of the British protectorate in Busoga in 1896. Bugweri has a population of over three million
It was founded around 1726 and became a part of the British protectorate in Busoga in 1896. Bugweri has a population of over three million
tony l. pettaway
MA-CEM, MCP
MA-CEM, MCP
Director, Office Of Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Response. CITY OF SPRINGFIELD
Develop a National Pharmaceutical Stockpile (NPS) plan for the community, which provides for periodic testing and training for entities and individuals that are part of NPS preparedness.
Develop a National Pharmaceutical Stockpile (NPS) plan for the community, which provides for periodic testing and training for entities and individuals that are part of NPS preparedness.
DORNETT MCINTOSH Ph.D
CHANCELLOR and founder FOR HBIUS
KENNETH MOSES Ph.D
hbiu president
HBIUS
HBIUS
PROF. OLANREWAJU ABRAHAM Ph.D
VICE-CHANCELLOR FOR AFRICA (HBIUS). PROMINENT SENATORIAL CANDIDATES NIGERIA
DAVID JOSEPH Ph.D
hbiu director of finance
HBIUS
HBIUS
.
PROF. RICHARD REEVES Ph.D
DEAN/CHAIR OFGRADUATE STUDIES FOR HBIUS
ADELICIA I Moses Ph.D
HBIU VICE-PRESIDENT
HBIUS
HBIUS
performers
We are excited about this year entertainers for the 4th Annual President's Volunteer Service Award
David Adedeji adeleke OON
David Adedeji Adeleke OON
You are invited to be a part of the celebration as we honor David Adedeji Adeleke OON, a great Icon in the music industry, and one who is heavily involved in humanitarianism, donating millions to help those in need. You do not want to miss his live performance at the 2024 Presidential and Black Excellence Gala Awards. It will be a great honor to present him with the Black Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award
Barbara Fowler
Jazz singer
Barbara Fowler’s jazzy voice sizzles Pink Hot as she sets the mood for sultry loving in ways that only a hip sanctified songstress can. No stranger to the music industry, Barbara’s recording career began as the lead vocalist of the trio Sinnamon, whose chart topper "Thanks to You" soared to ..1 on Billboard’s Dance Chart, followed by "Knocking On My Door" which reached number 8 on the European charts. Barbara’s stellar performance on her latest debut CD, Soulful Reflections, is an eclectic mix of R&B, Jazz and Pop that delivers the musical goods and reveals range, originality and style.
Island Reflections Dance Theatre Inc.
Stephen D. Hankey
Island Reflections Dance Theatre Company works to illustrate the heritage and culture of the Caribbean through narrative dance.
BLACK EXCELLENCE GLOBAL ENTERPRISE PRESENTS THE PRESIDENTIAL LIFETIME AWARD
Join us on August 23
Schedule
friday
morning s.
10:00 AM-12pm
afternoon S.
1pm–3pm
Evening event
7pm-9pm
morning s.
10:00 AM-12pm
afternoon S.
1pm–3pm
Evening event
7pm-9pm
Black Excellence Leadership Summit
On Friday, August 28, 2025, the Black Excellence Leadership Summit will be held with many world-renowned international speakers, offering two dynamic sessions. The morning session, 10–12 PM, will host two speakers.
The afternoon session, 1 PM–3 PM, will host 2 speakers,
The afternoon session, 1 PM–3 PM, will host 2 speakers,
saturday
11AM-2pm
11AM-2pm
HBIU MASTER, Ph.D,Graduation Ceremony
PROFESSORSHIP Induction, Honorary Doctoral conferred
PROFESSORSHIP Induction, Honorary Doctoral conferred
Saturday, August 29, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
HBIU Graduation Ceremony
honoring great community leaders
HBIU Graduation Ceremony
honoring great community leaders
sunday
6pm cocktail hour
gala begins 7pm-9pM
6pm cocktail hour
gala begins 7pm-9pM
president's volunteer service award (President's Lifetime Achievement Award) and the Black Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award.
Sunday, August 30, 2025, is the highlight of the weekend. Annual Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award and The Black Excellence Global Award Gala at 7 PM
Many honorable guests, will be in attendance. This is a formal black, white and gold affair; women are expected to wear formal gowns, and men are expected to be in a tuxedo with a white shirt and a bowtie made with African fabric or African attire within the color scheme
Many honorable guests, will be in attendance. This is a formal black, white and gold affair; women are expected to wear formal gowns, and men are expected to be in a tuxedo with a white shirt and a bowtie made with African fabric or African attire within the color scheme
BLACK EXCELLENCE GLOBAL ENTERPRISE PRESENTS THE PRESIDENTIAL LIFETIME AWARD
Join us on August 23
