The 2023 African Chamber of Commerce & Tourism- Afrikfest Honorees have been announced!

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September 10, 2023

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The 2023 African Chamber of Commerce & Tourism- Afrikfest Honorees have been announced!

African Chamber of Commerce and Tourism (ACCTLV) announce the honorees of the Afrikfest Las Vegas Awards Gala, to be celebrated on September 23, 2023! This year's honorees were selected by a cross-section of esteemed and influential leaders in the African Chamber of Commerce & Tourism. Afrikfest is a 2-day event, happening September 22-23,2 023.

WHAT:

For the fifth year, ACCTLV honors outstanding businesses, organizations, and citizens at its annual Afrikfest Awards ach year. Celebrating innovation, business, and philanthropy tourism, this year's ceremony will honor the standout individuals, organizations, and initiatives that are making an impact in our communities and around the world. This year’s honorees are:

1.	Advocates for Justice & Equality Award - Erika Washington, Make it Work Nevada

2.	Spirit of Philanthropy Award - Wendell P Williams, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Committee

3.	Global Cultural Ambassador Award - Esther Akoth Kokeyo (Akothee), Akothe Safari

4.	Merit Award - Cubson Agbor Enokenwa, Cameroon Social and Cultural Association

5.	Merit Award - Edmond Sarpong Ghana Association of Las Vegas

6.	Spirit of Community Service Award - Gwen Chaney-Braimoh, Expertise Cosmetology Institute

7.	Merit Award - Zebedee Igeleke, Nigerian Association of Las Vegas

8.	Small Business of the Year Award - Prince Daniel Wilson, Alpha Apogee Staffing

9.	Advocates for Justice & Equality Award - Michelle Maese, SEIU 1107

10.	Entrepreneur of the Year Award - Dr. Simon Adozi, Adozillion Homes and Realty

11.	Excellence in Healthcare Award - Emil Bejgu, GMT CARE

Where: Keep Memory Alive Event Center, 888 W Bonneville Ave, Las Vegas, NV.

When: Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets: Tickets/Table to the event are available starting at $150. Sponsorships are also available visit www.afrikfestlasvegas.org to purchase tickets, sponsorship opportunies or to volunteer.

Why: We recognize and celebrate inspiring individuals making a difference in business, philanthropy, advocacy, and leadership at Afrikfest Awards Gala, a fundraising event. This event benefits the African Chamber of Commerce and Tourism and Afrikfest Las Vegas, a 501 c 3 nonprofit organization in Nevada.

Ticket info: Grab your tickets at http://www.afrikfestlasvegas.org

Attire: Dress to impress in your favorite traditional or cocktail/black tie attire.

African Chamber of Commerce & Tourism’s Afrikfest Las Vegas Festival, made possible by our amazing partners MGM Resorts International, CSN, Favor's Skin Health, Dvast Entertainment, Periwinkle Group, Plan Action, Thrive Cannabis Marketplace, Make it Work Nevada, Adozillion Homes and Realty, Assurance Services, JLK Homecare, Global Woman of Substance, Hope and Faith Care, Alpha Apogee Staffing, Surests, Xqzite Body Bar, Deep Roots, Cruzin Vegas, Medi-Slim Weight Loss, The Library District, Clark County Commissioners William McCurdy, Marilyn Kirkpatrick, Councilman Cedric Crear, City of Las Vegas and Ericka Aviles Consulting.

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,Contact: Jo Cato
Phone: (702) 743-7087

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Learn More About Afrikfest

About the African Chamber of Commerce and Tourism
African Chamber of Commerce and Tourism (ACCAT) provides several services for our members, including access to workshops, business development opportunities, resources, and advocacy. The Chamber promotes and enhances bilateral trade, economic development, investment opportunities, education, cultural exchange, and technology transfer between Las Vegas and Africa in the U.S Africa Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA). African Chamber of Commerce and Tourism will collaborate with corporations, small business leaders, government agencies, and other organizations in Las Vegas and Africa.

ABOUT Afrikfest
AfrikFest is a community-based, socio-cultural organization working for cohesion of cultural heritage among African communities in the U.S., Africa and around the world. Created by a few members of African community in Las Vegas, Nevada, the name “AfrikFest Las Vegas” (meaning African Festival in Las Vegas) was chosen by the committee. The AfrikFest Las Vegas is designed to recreate the cultural values among the peoples of Africa, to establish those values in the minds of our new generations residing outside the continent of Africa. AfrikFest Las Vegas is determined to showcase and promote some of our cultural heritage, aiming to be an annual fiesta that highlights the rich culture of the continent through our platform. Our ambition is to improve community cohesion and create business opportunities between the state of Nevada and other visiting state authorities. This festival will be celebrated annually.

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