# Event Details - **Event Name**: Black in Business Awards 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 19 Nov, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 19 Nov, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Formal awards ceremony and dinner honoring businesses and leaders in Montgomery County who are building legacy through entrepreneurship.About this Event2nd Annual Black in Business AwardsBuilding Legacy Through EntrepreneurshipThursday, November 20th | 6:00 PMDoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC North/Gaithersburg620 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg, MD 20877Attire: FormalThe Black in Business Awards, presented by The Black Business Council in partnership with MBA Growth Partners, is Montgomery County’s premier celebration of Black-owned business excellence, entrepreneurship, and visionary leadership.This year’s theme, Building Legacy Through Entrepreneurship, celebrates the business owners, leaders, and changemakers who are not only building successful companies, but creating lasting economic and community impact for generations to come.Join us for an unforgettable evening of recognition, connection, and celebration as we honor entrepreneurs and organizations driving innovation, creating opportunity, and shaping the future of business in Montgomery County and beyond.Evening Highlights✔️ Keynote Address by Felix Brandon Lloyd — Co-founder and CEO of Joyful Reading Company✔️ Elegant 3-Course Plated Dinner✔️ Open Bar throughout the evening✔️ High-impact Networking with business leaders, government officials, entrepreneurs, and community advocates✔️ Awards Ceremony honoring finalists across six categories:Best Consumer Products & Services Company AwardGovernment Contractor Excellence Award (GovCon)IT Solutions Excellence AwardProfessional Services Trailblazer AwardScalable Community Impact AwardThe Black in Business Awards is more than an awards night. It is a platform for recognition, connection, and legacy—celebrating those building businesses that create opportunity, strengthen communities, and pave the way for future generations.Join Us for the 2026 Black in Business AwardsPurchase your tickets, reserve a table, or showcase your business with an ad in the official event program.Sponsorship opportunities are also available at https://www.blackinbusinessawards.com/sponsor/. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/a985f4b0-c6fd-11f1-b689-9594e1faa8b2-rimg-w493-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://vimeo.com/1143903939 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gaithersburg/black-in-business-awards-2026/100002002157745714 - **Event Categories**: business, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: Under 21 with Guardian - Duration: 4 hours - Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC North/Gaithersburg - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 2025, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Gaithersburg - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC North/Gaithersburg - **lat**: 39.14940079999999 - **long**: -77.2133209 - **full address**: DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC North/Gaithersburg, 620 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Black in Business Awards 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/f9da8dd37a8275b7b35666241ed8d8d70b4274edcf12c2add911fc87de767f9b-rimg-w1024-h1536-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1790630177 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Black in Business Awards 2026 being held? - **A:** Black in Business Awards 2026 takes place on Thu, 19 Nov, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 19 Nov, 2026 at 10:00 pm at DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC North/Gaithersburg, 620 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Black in Business Awards 2026? - **A:** Black in Business Awards 2026 is organized by Black in Business Awards. - **Q**: Who is this event for? 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