Ten years
A decade of Black business leadership in the Lehigh Valley.
For ten years the African American Business Leaders Council has honored the people building businesses, institutions and opportunity across the Greater Lehigh Valley. This November we celebrate the decade, and everyone who made it.
2026 Honorees
Meet the 2026 honorees.
The African American Business Leaders Award goes to a person or company who is a community icon, has made significant contributions to the community, and has distinguished themselves in business and in the community.
The Decade of Brilliance
Ten galas. One legacy.
Every gala had its own theme and its own honorees. On November 20 every past recipient is called back to the stage. This is who they are.
Scenes from past galas
The night
Dress for diamonds.
Cocktails
Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at 6:00 PM, with a live vocalist.
The Awards
Dinner and the program at 7:00 PM. Four 2026 honorees, and a decade of past recipients called back to the stage.
The Party
DJ Romeo G and AfroBeats dancers from 8:00 to 10:00 PM, plus a silent auction for the AABLC Scholarship Fund.
Be part of it
Put your name on the decade.
Past honoree? Come home.
Join us as a Legacy Sponsor. You will be listed with your fellow honorees and called up during the program.
Become a Legacy SponsorSponsor the Diamond Gala.
Stand beside ten years of Black business leadership in front of the Lehigh Valley's business community.
Talk to us about sponsoringPremier
- Front-page logo on the event flyer
- Reserved table for eight, prime location
- Podium recognition
- Up to 60-second promo video in the program
- Full-page back cover ad
Cocktail Hour
- Logo at the bar and on drink tickets
- Big-screen acknowledgment
- Eight seats at a sponsor table
- Quarter-page program ad
Gold
- Front-page logo on the event flyer
- Reserved table for eight, prime location
- Up to 30-second promo video
- Full-page program ad
Entertainment
- Podium time to introduce the entertainment
- Big-screen acknowledgment
- Four seats at a sponsor table
- Half-page program ad
Silver
- Logo in marketing and the program
- Big-screen acknowledgment
- Four seats at a sponsor table
- Quarter-page program ad
Bronze
- Logo in marketing and the program
- Big-screen acknowledgment
- Two seats at a sponsor table
Legacy
- For past award recipients only
- Recognition from the podium
- One seat at a prominent table
- Listing with the Legacy sponsors
Program ads
- Half page $200, full page $300
- Congratulate an honoree or your team
About 200 business and community leaders attend. Program ads and artwork are due Friday, October 30, 2026. To sponsor, email Danielle Joseph or Hannah Stott at the Chamber.
Tickets
Take your seat.
Friday, November 20, 2026, 6 to 10 pm
Aster Event Center, 621 Grange Road, Allentown, PA 18106