
HONORING FLORIDA'S MOST IMPACTFUL AND INFLUENTIAL MEN
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR HONOREES
Man of the Year
His Grace, Bishop Neil C. Ellis
Founding Visionary
Global United Fellowship (43 Countries)
Mount Tabor Church
The Bahamas
His Grace, Bishop Neil C. Ellis is a transformative leader whose impact reaches beyond communities of faith to the global stage. A firebrand, prodigy, and visionary, his influence is fueled by God-given wisdom, touching lives across the world. His legacy, rooted in vision, purpose, and promise, extends far beyond the pulpit, affecting the highest levels of business, politics, entertainment, and ministry. A preacher, prophet, and strategist, Bishop Ellis’s voice resonates with authority, guiding leaders across all sectors to fuller purpose and integrity. Bishop Ellis’s influence extends far beyond local ministry. He is the founding visionary of Global United Fellowship (GUF), a worldwide ecclesiastical body spanning over 40 countries and 1,400+ churches. Under his leadership, GUF became a global force for spiritual transformation and generational change. Beyond the pulpit, Bishop Ellis is a respected business leader, mentor to entrepreneurs, and advisor to political figures and Fortune 500 CEOs. His unmistakable preaching style has echoed across the United States, the Caribbean, Africa, Israel, Greece, and Europe—earning him numerous honors, including the Commander of the Order of St. Michael and St. George (CMG) from Queen Elizabeth II, the Trumpet Award for Spiritual Enlightenment, and induction into the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame as its youngest living honoree. His song Don’t Do It Without Me also earned a Dove Award nomination in 2010.

























