| Chicago Defender

Each year, the Chicago Defender takes great pride in recognizing African American men in our community who inspire others through excellence, vision, leadership, exceptional achievements, and a vast commitment to empowerment in multiple ways. We are proud of the achievements of our men in Chicago and beyond who are doing many wonderful things across broad spectrums of society.

In 2024 the 17th year, we will induct a new class of honorees who are champions of economic empowerment and diversity, backbone of religious and educational organizations, and driving forces in politics and community service into the exclusive society of professional men who have previously received the distinction of Men of Excellence.

Please nominate men who you believe are deserving of this award based on the nominating criteria listed below.

Nomination criteria:

African American executive, business leader, community leader, influencer, accomplished professional
Proven success within his profession or industry
Positive role model whose contributions encourage others
Active in community service or organizational involvement

Nominee's First Name

Nominee's Last Name

Nominee's Position/Title

Company

Nominee's Phone Number

Nominee's Email Address

Nominee's Address

City

State

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Years In Industry

Nominee's Age

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Local African American executive or business owner

Proven success within his profession/industry

Positive role model whose contributions encourage others

Active in community service or organizational involvement

Describe any community service or organizational involvement.

Describe specific accomplishments that demonstrates the nominee's professional excellence.

How has the nominee mentored others.

Nominator's First & Last Name

Nominator's Email Address

Nominator's Phone Number

Nominator's Company Affiliation