Celebrate the trailblazers, visionaries, and community builders honored at the 2026 Legacy Awards Weekend leaders whose work exemplifies purpose, perseverance, and impact across sectors.
Honoree List
Overall Legacy — Robert Townsend
Actor
Family Legacy — Gus Ricketts Sr.
Uncle Remus
Leadership — Jimmy Akintonde
Founder & CEO, Ujamaa Construction, Inc.
Education — Lisa McKay
Founder, Lisa Kaye Catering, LLC
Growth — Stephanie Hart
Founder, Brown Sugar Bakery
Advocacy — Pam Blackman
Founder, BBF Center of Arts
Community — Pamela Robinson
Founder, 40Plus Double Dutch Club
