This year, MBDA transformed its traditional programming to fit the dynamic virtual conference environment. Hosting more than 20 unique forums featuring award recognitions, inspirational stories, industry sessions, and networking connections, this year’s virtual conference had something for everyone.
Award Winners

RICHARD MANSON
MINORITY HEATH
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
FIRM OF THE YEAR
ALBERT EDWARDS
MINORITY CONSTRUCTION FIRM
OF THE YEAR

MERCEDITA ROXAS-MURRAY
MINORITY MARKETING
AND COMMUNICATIONS
FIRM OF THE YEAR
ROSA SANTANA
DISTINGUISHED SUPPLIER
DIVERSITY AWARD

USHA BODDAPU
MINORITY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
FIRM OF THE YEAR
JOHN SHORAKA
ADVOCATE
OF THE YEAR
GLADYS KEITH, PRESIDENT
ACCESS TO
CAPITAL AWARD
DON TIAGA
MINORITY VETERAN-OWNED
FIRM OF THE YEAR

ZAHEER FARUQI
MINORITY EXPORT
FIRM OF THE YEAR
ANGELINA GARCIA
MINORITY MANUFACTURING
FIRM OF THE YEAR
GREGORY BUSH, JR
MINORITY INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY
FIRM OF THE YEAR
SALVADOR ENRIQUEZ
THE RONALD H BROWN
LEADERSHIP AWARD

DIANE E. SUMPTER
ABE VENABLE LEGACY AWARD
FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
RODA WARD CARTER
ROBERT J BROWN MINORITY BUSINESS
ENTERPRISE OF THE YEAR
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