Chapter Awards Presented at NBMBAA Annual Membership Meeting
 Indianapolis, Raleigh-Durham and Washington. D.C. tied as first place winners for Chapter of the Year Award. Surprised chapter presidents received their award during Friday’s annual NBMBAA Membership Meeting.The winning chapters demonstrated excellence in programming, membership development and acquisition, national alignment along with furthering the legacy of the mission and vision of the organization through strong leadership and partnership. Other 2012 Chapter Awards presented were:  Chapter Member of the Year Loren McCray, Director of Marketing and Programming, Cincinnati Chapter LOT® Program of the Year Jacqueline Lee-Smith, President, Raleigh-Durham Chapter Newcomer President Brandy Williams, President, Cincinnati Chapter FIVE CHANNEL AWARDS Career Channel Award Washington, DC Chapter – John James, Chapter President  Education Channel Award Pittsburgh Chapter – Jerrilynn Freelon, Chapter President Entrepreneur Channel Award Atlanta Chapter – Charmaine Ward, Chapter President Leadership Channel Award Greater Harrisburg Chapter – Angela Mitchell, Chapter President Lifestyle Channel Award Washington, D.C. Chapter – John James, Chapter President Retiring Chapter Presidents Charmaine Ward – Atlanta Chapter Delores Lenzy-Jones – Austin Chapter Renee Malbranche – Boston Chapter Joe Randolph – Charlotte Chapter Spencer Palmer – Chicago Chapter Emerson Drakes – Hartford Chapter Carl McGowan – Houston Chapter Kathy Valentine – New Jersey Chapter Garland Thompson – Philadelphia Chapter Tanya Mahan – Westchester/Greater Connecticut Chapter Stephanie Hale – Central Florida Chapter Also, the Seattle and San Antonio chapters were recognized for marking their one-year anniversary as new chapters of the NBMBAA. During the meeting, members were updated on the organization’s financial health. NBMBAA Board Treasurer John Peoples shared the financial report. He noted "2012 reflects improved outcomes and will set the platform for a strong outlook." A recent focus has resulted in a different operating model, which includes full implementation of accounting systems, recruitment of new resources, increased emphasis on revenue generation and disciplined expense management. To date, revenues are up and expenses are down. Members also learned this year’s Career Expo had more than 280 companies and that many jobs were filled on the spot. While the past three years have been challenging for members and corporate partners, the organization continues to work to collaborate with such organizations as Black Enterprise and HBCU Connect to benefit members, said Kim Wilson, NBMBAA acting president and vice president of strategic program initiatives. "I hope that all of you have had a chance to enjoy the programs and events at this year’s conference and that you found a critical idea or business solution to move your career and business plans forward." The event also featured the annual passing of the torch from the 2012 Conference host city Indianapolis to the 2013 Conference host city, Houston. |
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