15th Annual Circle of Achievement

Awards Gala

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15th Annual Circle of Achievement Awards Gala

February 12, 2025

6:00 P.M.-11:00 P.M.


The Venetian

Garfield, NJ


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The AACCNJ 15th Annual Circle of Achievement Awards Gala, is the premiere Black History Month event in NJ. Each year during Black History Month, the AACCNJ recognizes a distinguished group of African Americans that have attained a significant level of accomplishment in business, politics, education, sports and/or entertainment.


This annual Gala provides the platform, on behalf of AACCNJ members and the over 88,000 Black owned businesses in the state of NJ, to continue to increase the visibility of their businesses.


Your ticket to this black carpet premiere event will include:


  • Your own "black carpet" moment with a photographer to memorialize your attendance at this signature event
  • Cocktail Reception 6:00-7:30
  • Awards Dinner 7:30-10:00
  • 4 course meal with your personal choice of entree
  • Dancing 10:00-11:00
  • 5 hour open bar throughout the entirety of the event
  • Music and entertainment
  • Live music by DJ Kevin McCallister & BSide Entertainment Band
  • Networking and more


There are numerous sponsorship opportunities designed to appeal to our corporate and member companies that will give you a chance to show your services to a large audience.

Keynote Speaker

Cheryl Taylor

The First Black Female Secret Service Agent to Protect the President

Public Service Award

Latrecia “Trish” Littles-Floyd

Acting Chair & Chief Administrator


NJ Motor Vehicle Commission


Business Award

Donata Russell Ross

Chief Executive Officer

Concessions International, LLC


Board Member

H. J. Russell & Company


Education Award

Dr. Jonathan Holloway

President


Rutgers

State University of NJ


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