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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.

INTERNATIONAL

IMPACT AWARD


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Founder

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COMMUNITY GAME

CHANGER AWARD


Michael Laderman

Chief Marketing/Communications Officer

Akylade

RICH BLACK 

VANGUARD AWARD


JOE JONES.

CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST

PUBLISHER'S

AWARD


SANTIAGO C. CORRADA.

PRESIDENT & CEO


Dr. Anthony Alexander

Owner/Sole Proprietor

Glory Elite Transportation


Eric Blanc Sr., CEM, CMP

Deputy Director

Orange County Convention Center


Matthew R. Bowman, LCDR, USN (Ret.)

Executive Director

BEYA Stars and Stripes


Charles Broadway

Police Chief

Kissimmee Police Department


Dan Cross

Founder

Athlete Connections Foundation


Captain Ryan DeWitt

Owner, Airline Captain

DeWitt Enterprises/Planet Smoothie, JetBlue


Charles L. Griggs

Director of Community Initiatives

City of Jacksonville, Office of Mayor Donna Deegan


Norman A. Harris, M.Div., J.D.

Attorney

Champions for Justice Law


James A. Hicks, M.B.A.

Chief Executive Officer

Hicks Financial; Asset & Wealth Management


Derek Hudson, M.B.A., P.M.P.

Public Relations Manager

Orlando Utilities Commission


Ed Kania

VP for Business & Finance and Treasurer

Rollins College


John R. Miller, M.Ed.

Principal

Meadowbrook Middle School


Dr. Lantz G. Mills

Senior Pastor

Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church


HRM Oba Ogunlano

Co-Founder

Cultural Arts Theater, Inc.


Maxim A. Olivier M.D., M.S.

Invasive Cardiologist

Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute

 

Coach Reggie Perry

Assistant Principal/ Football Hall of Famer

Retired


Jason Siegel

President & Chief Executive Officer

Greater Orlando Sports Commission


Lorenzo "Ice-Tea" Thomas

Radio & Television Personality

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