Host
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Birmingham, Alabama · 21st Annual
Honoring the Magic City’s leading minority businesses
For 21 years, the Minority Business Awards have recognized the innovation, resilience and success of Birmingham’s minority entrepreneurs.
Tickets coming soon
How winners are chosen
Presented by SummitMedia
DateThursday, May 20, 2027
VenueThe Club, Birmingham
Host and keynoteTo be announced soon
About the Awards
Celebrating diversity and success in Birmingham’s business community
Each year, the Minority Business Awards recognize entrepreneurs who are making a lasting impact in their industries and their city.
See the 10 award categories →21st
year honoring Birmingham’s minority business leaders
550+
professionals recognized to date
Nominations
Members of the public and business peers submit nominations online.
Judging
A panel of radio personalities, event sponsors and key business leaders selects the winners.
The evening
Winners are honored at a cocktail reception and dinner, with live entertainment and a keynote address from a distinguished guest speaker.
2027 Program
Your host and keynote speaker
Keynote Speaker
To be announced soon
The 2027 keynote speaker will join the distinguished list of past speakers below.
Past keynote speakers
Tom Joyner
Roy Wood Jr.
Charlotte Shaw
Mike Kemp
James D. Stewart
Gallery
Moments from past ceremonies
Honorees, guests and partners celebrate at past Minority Business Awards ceremonies.
Join us
We can’t wait to see you in person
Mark your calendar. Tickets go on sale soon for an evening of recognition alongside Birmingham’s business community.
- When
- Thursday evening, May 20, 2027
- Where
- The Club
1 Robert S. Smith Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209 - The evening includes
- Cocktail reception, dinner, awards ceremony and live entertainment
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Partners
Made possible by our partners
There wouldn’t be a Minority Business Awards without the organizations that support it. Thank you.
Become a sponsor
Put your brand in front of Birmingham’s business community and help honor the city’s minority entrepreneurs.
Contact
Questions about the awards?
Ask us about nominations, sponsorships or tickets, and our team will get back to you.