BLACK ENTERPRISE to Present its Highest Honor in Recognition of “The Best of Who We Are” at the XCEL Summit for Men, hosted by FedEx, in Orlando.
BLACK ENTERPRISE, the nation’s premiere Black digital media brand, presented its highest honor in recognition of the achievements of Black men when it presents the XCEL Awards at the 2025 Black Enterprise XCEL Summit for Men on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, in Orlando. FL. The XCEL Summit is a uniquely impactful executive development and corporate leadership conference for men, attracting more than 700 corporate executives, professionals, and business leaders from around the country each year. The XCEL Summit for Men, hosted by FedEx, took place Oct. 15 – 17, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando.
“The outstanding individuals selected for XCEL Award recognition represent both extraordinary achievement and undeniably positive impact on behalf of others, beyond their personal success,” says Black Enterprise CEO Earl “Butch” Graves Jr. “Our 2025 honorees are living, breathing embodiments of what our company’s 55-year commitment to ‘Elevating Excellence’ is all about, setting an empowering and inspiring standard to which future generations may aspire.”
As the founder and CEO of Operation HOPE, John Hope Bryant is the nation’s foremost champion of the “Silver Rights Movement.” Bryant is an American entrepreneur, prominent thought leader, author, philanthropist, and a global authority on financial literacy, economic empowerment, and inclusive capitalism.
Referred to as the “Conscience of Capitalism” by Fortune 500 CEOs, Bryant’s advocacy helped make financial literacy the policy of the United States Federal Government under Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama. He also successfully led efforts to rename the U.S. Treasury Annex to the Freedman’s Bank Building, recognizing the unfinished economic work of Abraham Lincoln for freed slaves.
BLACK ENTERPRISE to Present its Highest Honor in Recognition of “The Best of Who We Are” at the XCEL Summit for Men, hosted by FedEx, in Orlando.
BLACK ENTERPRISE, the nation’s premiere Black digital media brand, presented its highest honor in recognition of the achievements of Black men when it presents the XCEL Awards at the 2025 Black Enterprise XCEL Summit for Men on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, in Orlando. FL. The XCEL Summit is a uniquely impactful executive development and corporate leadership conference for men, attracting more than 700 corporate executives, professionals, and business leaders from around the country each year. The XCEL Summit for Men, hosted by FedEx, took place Oct. 15 – 17, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando.
“The outstanding individuals selected for XCEL Award recognition represent both extraordinary achievement and undeniably positive impact on behalf of others, beyond their personal success,” says Black Enterprise CEO Earl “Butch” Graves Jr. “Our 2025 honorees are living, breathing embodiments of what our company’s 55-year commitment to ‘Elevating Excellence’ is all about, setting an empowering and inspiring standard to which future generations may aspire.”
As the founder and CEO of Operation HOPE, John Hope Bryant is the nation’s foremost champion of the “Silver Rights Movement.” Bryant is an American entrepreneur, prominent thought leader, author, philanthropist, and a global authority on financial literacy, economic empowerment, and inclusive capitalism.
Referred to as the “Conscience of Capitalism” by Fortune 500 CEOs, Bryant’s advocacy helped make financial literacy the policy of the United States Federal Government under Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama. He also successfully led efforts to rename the U.S. Treasury Annex to the Freedman’s Bank Building, recognizing the unfinished economic work of Abraham Lincoln for freed slaves.
BLACK ENTERPRISE to Present its Highest Honor in Recognition of “The Best of Who We Are” at the XCEL Summit for Men, hosted by FedEx, in Orlando.
BLACK ENTERPRISE, the nation’s premiere Black digital media brand, presented its highest honor in recognition of the achievements of Black men when it presents the XCEL Awards at the 2025 Black Enterprise XCEL Summit for Men on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, in Orlando. FL. The XCEL Summit is a uniquely impactful executive development and corporate leadership conference for men, attracting more than 700 corporate executives, professionals, and business leaders from around the country each year. The XCEL Summit for Men, hosted by FedEx, took place Oct. 15 – 17, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando.
“The outstanding individuals selected for XCEL Award recognition represent both extraordinary achievement and undeniably positive impact on behalf of others, beyond their personal success,” says Black Enterprise CEO Earl “Butch” Graves Jr. “Our 2025 honorees are living, breathing embodiments of what our company’s 55-year commitment to ‘Elevating Excellence’ is all about, setting an empowering and inspiring standard to which future generations may aspire.”
As the founder and CEO of Operation HOPE, John Hope Bryant is the nation’s foremost champion of the “Silver Rights Movement.” Bryant is an American entrepreneur, prominent thought leader, author, philanthropist, and a global authority on financial literacy, economic empowerment, and inclusive capitalism.
Referred to as the “Conscience of Capitalism” by Fortune 500 CEOs, Bryant’s advocacy helped make financial literacy the policy of the United States Federal Government under Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama. He also successfully led efforts to rename the U.S. Treasury Annex to the Freedman’s Bank Building, recognizing the unfinished economic work of Abraham Lincoln for freed slaves.
- Robert F. Smith – As founder, chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, Robert F. Smith has delivered innovative and bold leadership of one of the world’s largest private equity firms. In addition to his extraordinary business leadership, his high-impact philanthropy is making a huge difference in the lives of young people throughout the country.
- Troy Taylor - As founder, chairman and CEO of Coca Cola Beverages Florida LLC (Coke Florida), Troy Taylor helms one of the nation’s largest Black-owned companies, the sixth largest Coca Cola bottler in America, and a 2025 US Best Managed Companies Gold Standard Winner, with annual revenues of $2 billion. In addition to his achievements as a business leader, Taylor leverages his business success to uplift and create opportunities for others.
- Rev. Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson – For over 50 years of service as Senior Pastor of Mount Vernon, N.Y.’s Grace Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson has been a voice for the voiceless, challenging systems that are unjust and unfair, and seeking justice for the marginalized and victimized—demonstrating exemplary leadership as the Chairman of the Board at Virginia Union University, and board chairmanships of the National Action Network and Conference of National Black Churches.
- Larry Fitzgerald – After an extraordinary 17-season NFL career, including selection as a member of the NFL 100 All-Time Team, Larry Fitzgerald continues to deliver positive impact as a prolific venture investor, business leader and philanthropist, as founder of the Larry Fitzgerald Foundation and co-founder of Trenches Capital.
- Dr. George C. Fraser – Globally recognized motivational speaker and best-selling author George Fraser is one of our nation’s foremost champions of effective and impactful networking. As Founder, Chairman, and CEO of FraserNet Inc., Dr. Fraser leads a global economic development movement for people of African descent.
BLACK ENTERPRISE to Present its Highest Honor in Recognition of “The Best of Who We Are” at the XCEL Summit for Men, hosted by FedEx, in Orlando.
BLACK ENTERPRISE, the nation’s premiere Black digital media brand, presented its highest honor in recognition of the achievements of Black men when it presents the XCEL Awards at the 2025 Black Enterprise XCEL Summit for Men on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, in Orlando. FL. The XCEL Summit is a uniquely impactful executive development and corporate leadership conference for men, attracting more than 700 corporate executives, professionals, and business leaders from around the country each year. The XCEL Summit for Men, hosted by FedEx, took place Oct. 15 – 17, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando.
“The outstanding individuals selected for XCEL Award recognition represent both extraordinary achievement and undeniably positive impact on behalf of others, beyond their personal success,” says Black Enterprise CEO Earl “Butch” Graves Jr. “Our 2025 honorees are living, breathing embodiments of what our company’s 55-year commitment to ‘Elevating Excellence’ is all about, setting an empowering and inspiring standard to which future generations may aspire.”
As the founder and CEO of Operation HOPE, John Hope Bryant is the nation’s foremost champion of the “Silver Rights Movement.” Bryant is an American entrepreneur, prominent thought leader, author, philanthropist, and a global authority on financial literacy, economic empowerment, and inclusive capitalism.
Referred to as the “Conscience of Capitalism” by Fortune 500 CEOs, Bryant’s advocacy helped make financial literacy the policy of the United States Federal Government under Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama. He also successfully led efforts to rename the U.S. Treasury Annex to the Freedman’s Bank Building, recognizing the unfinished economic work of Abraham Lincoln for freed slaves.
BLACK ENTERPRISE to Present its Highest Honor in Recognition of “The Best of Who We Are” at the XCEL Summit for Men, hosted by FedEx, in Orlando.
BLACK ENTERPRISE, the nation’s premiere Black digital media brand, presented its highest honor in recognition of the achievements of Black men when it presents the XCEL Awards at the 2025 Black Enterprise XCEL Summit for Men on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, in Orlando. FL. The XCEL Summit is a uniquely impactful executive development and corporate leadership conference for men, attracting more than 700 corporate executives, professionals, and business leaders from around the country each year. The XCEL Summit for Men, hosted by FedEx, took place Oct. 15 – 17, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando.
“The outstanding individuals selected for XCEL Award recognition represent both extraordinary achievement and undeniably positive impact on behalf of others, beyond their personal success,” says Black Enterprise CEO Earl “Butch” Graves Jr. “Our 2025 honorees are living, breathing embodiments of what our company’s 55-year commitment to ‘Elevating Excellence’ is all about, setting an empowering and inspiring standard to which future generations may aspire.”
As the founder and CEO of Operation HOPE, John Hope Bryant is the nation’s foremost champion of the “Silver Rights Movement.” Bryant is an American entrepreneur, prominent thought leader, author, philanthropist, and a global authority on financial literacy, economic empowerment, and inclusive capitalism.
Referred to as the “Conscience of Capitalism” by Fortune 500 CEOs, Bryant’s advocacy helped make financial literacy the policy of the United States Federal Government under Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama. He also successfully led efforts to rename the U.S. Treasury Annex to the Freedman’s Bank Building, recognizing the unfinished economic work of Abraham Lincoln for freed slaves.
BLACK ENTERPRISE to Present its Highest Honor in Recognition of “The Best of Who We Are” at the XCEL Summit for Men, hosted by FedEx, in Orlando.
BLACK ENTERPRISE, the nation’s premiere Black digital media brand, presented its highest honor in recognition of the achievements of Black men when it presents the XCEL Awards at the 2025 Black Enterprise XCEL Summit for Men on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, in Orlando. FL. The XCEL Summit is a uniquely impactful executive development and corporate leadership conference for men, attracting more than 700 corporate executives, professionals, and business leaders from around the country each year. The XCEL Summit for Men, hosted by FedEx, took place Oct. 15 – 17, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando.
“The outstanding individuals selected for XCEL Award recognition represent both extraordinary achievement and undeniably positive impact on behalf of others, beyond their personal success,” says Black Enterprise CEO Earl “Butch” Graves Jr. “Our 2025 honorees are living, breathing embodiments of what our company’s 55-year commitment to ‘Elevating Excellence’ is all about, setting an empowering and inspiring standard to which future generations may aspire.”
As the founder and CEO of Operation HOPE, John Hope Bryant is the nation’s foremost champion of the “Silver Rights Movement.” Bryant is an American entrepreneur, prominent thought leader, author, philanthropist, and a global authority on financial literacy, economic empowerment, and inclusive capitalism.
Referred to as the “Conscience of Capitalism” by Fortune 500 CEOs, Bryant’s advocacy helped make financial literacy the policy of the United States Federal Government under Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama. He also successfully led efforts to rename the U.S. Treasury Annex to the Freedman’s Bank Building, recognizing the unfinished economic work of Abraham Lincoln for freed slaves.
BLACK ENTERPRISE to Present its Highest Honor in Recognition of “The Best of Who We Are” at the XCEL Summit for Men, hosted by FedEx, in Orlando.
BLACK ENTERPRISE, the nation’s premiere Black digital media brand, presented its highest honor in recognition of the achievements of Black men when it presents the XCEL Awards at the 2025 Black Enterprise XCEL Summit for Men on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, in Orlando. FL. The XCEL Summit is a uniquely impactful executive development and corporate leadership conference for men, attracting more than 700 corporate executives, professionals, and business leaders from around the country each year. The XCEL Summit for Men, hosted by FedEx, took place Oct. 15 – 17, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando.
“The outstanding individuals selected for XCEL Award recognition represent both extraordinary achievement and undeniably positive impact on behalf of others, beyond their personal success,” says Black Enterprise CEO Earl “Butch” Graves Jr. “Our 2025 honorees are living, breathing embodiments of what our company’s 55-year commitment to ‘Elevating Excellence’ is all about, setting an empowering and inspiring standard to which future generations may aspire.”
As the founder and CEO of Operation HOPE, John Hope Bryant is the nation’s foremost champion of the “Silver Rights Movement.” Bryant is an American entrepreneur, prominent thought leader, author, philanthropist, and a global authority on financial literacy, economic empowerment, and inclusive capitalism.
Referred to as the “Conscience of Capitalism” by Fortune 500 CEOs, Bryant’s advocacy helped make financial literacy the policy of the United States Federal Government under Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama. He also successfully led efforts to rename the U.S. Treasury Annex to the Freedman’s Bank Building, recognizing the unfinished economic work of Abraham Lincoln for freed slaves.