The National Urban League Young Professionals (NULYP) is seeking nominations for our 9th Annual NULYP Honors, Trailblazers in the Movement. Through this initiative NULYP recognizes young professionals throughout the country who exemplify the National Urban League mission through their professional and personal contributions to their community. Our honorees represent various industries and share a common value of excellence in service, specifically civic and community activism.
Candidates will be selected based on professional accomplishments, civic and community activism and leadership. Nominees must be 40 years of age or under as of July 31, 2024 to be considered for recognition. Be prepared to describe your nominees leadership and community contributions and accomplishments, career achievement, and any awards and recognition they have received.
NULYP Honors awardees will be recognized at the National Urban League Conference in New Orleans July 24-27, 2024.
Conference registration and hotel accommodations are included in the awards package.
Nominations must be submitted by Friday, May 3rd 11:59pm EST. If you have any questions please email conference@nulyp.org.
NULYP Honors 2024 Nomination Form - Google Forms!!
2017 Honorees
Christopher Bruce (Atlanta, GA)
Attorney, Advocate & Exemplary Peer Leader
Samantha Davis (Washington, DC)
Black Youth Motivator & Women’s Right’s Advocate
Jason Grove (Newark, NJ)
Rising Democratic Leader & Entrepreneur
Sandra Morgan (Las Vegas, NV)
Attorney & Corporate to Community Connector
Stephen Pace (Detroit, MI)
Engineering Innovator & STEM Mentor
Tereance Puryear (Atlanta, GA)
Technology Champion & Leadership Role Model
Adrianne Slash (Indianapolis, IN)
Diversity & Inclusion Expert & Revered Civic Leader
Roy Tatem, Jr. (Phoenix, AZ)
National Political Consultant & Entrepreneur
Jasmine Twitty (Greenville, SC)
Judicial History Maker & Empowerment Leader for Young Women
Michelle Williams (Dallas, TX)
Entrepreneurial Mentor & Outstanding Texan
2018 Honorees
Idalin Bobe (New York, NY)
Tech Activist
Steve Canal (New York, NY)
Mindset Motivator
Janice Castle (Hartford, CT)
Community Connector
Dawn Dickson (Cincinnati, OH)
Serial Entrepreneur
Chanelle Hardy (Washington, D.C.)
Tech & Racial Justice Liaison
Felecia Hatcher (Miami, FL)
Inclusive Innovator
Jason Johnson (Chicago, IL)
Tech & Psych Creator
Herman Mizell (Sterling, VA)
Stem School Leader
Rendel Solomon (Chicago, IL)
Finance Philantropist
Camille Stewart (Washington, D.C.)
Cyber Connoisseur
2019 Honorees
LaTricea D. Adams (Memphis, TN)
Environmental Justice Maven
Gary Brackett (Caramel, IN)
Football, Foundation, & Food Enthusiast
Quentin James (Washington, D.C.)
Collective Black Excellence
Stefanie Brown James (Washington, D.C.)
Collective Black Excellence
David Johns (New York, NY)
PRIDE Educator
Jay Jones (Norfolk, VA)
VA Young Professional Delegate
Jewell Jones (Inkster, MI)
Young Elected Soldier
Michelle Mbekeani (Chicago, IL)
Policy, Philanthropy, and Pageant Queen
Candice Quarles (Dallas, TX)
Paid Parental Leave Advocate
Dr. LeKeisha Terrel (Arlington, VA)
Physician for Our Future
2021 Honorees
Brandon Bruce (Denver, CO)
Maria Dautruche (Mount Vernon, NY)
Kelly Galloway (Buffalo, NY)
Vachel Hudson (Minneapolis, MN.)
Teka Jackson (Nashville, TN)
Jarren Small (Houston, TX)