Honoring Black Excellence and Entrepreneurship

Legacy Awards Weekend: Honoring Legacy. Elevating Culture. Fueling the Future.


Legacy Awards Weekend is more than a celebration. It is a movement that honors the builders of today, ignites the changemakers of tomorrow, and proudly centers Black excellence in business, culture, and community. Every year, we bring together innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders whose work reshapes what is possible.

Why Attend LEGACY Awards Weekend?

The LEGACY Talks Mixer

The LEGACY Talks Mixer

Join us for an evening of connection and conversation among visionaries, innovators, and change-makers. A refined start to an inspiring weekend.
LEGACY Awards Gala

LEGACY Awards Gala

Join us for an unforgettable night of elegance and excellence as we celebrate the trailblazers shaping culture, community, and legacy.
Honoree Recognition

Honoree Recognition

Our Honoree segment shines a spotlight on extraordinary individuals whose careers and contributions exemplify legacy in action. These leaders build businesses that create jobs, shift culture, and empower communities.
Black Restaurant and Spirit Showcase

Black Restaurant and Spirit Showcase

Great food tells a powerful story. The Black Restaurant Showcase celebrates the culinary creators and food entrepreneurs who nourish our neighborhoods and influence culture far beyond the plate.
LEGACY Sunday Takeover Brunch

LEGACY Sunday Takeover Brunch

Join us for a sophisticated yet soulful brunch where good food, great music, and meaningful connections bring the weekend to a perfect close.

Engage with influential leaders, celebrate achievements, and contribute to lasting community growth.

Young Entrepreneur Contest


The future belongs to bold thinkers. Our Young Entrepreneur Pitch invests in the next generation of founders, providing visibility, resources, and the opportunity to compete for $25,000 in cash and business-service prizes. Finalists are coached by top business professionals, with the top three advancing to pitch live on the Legacy Awards stage in front of investors, partners, and hundreds of attendees.


Applications open soon!

Thank you to our sponsors

Purchase your tickets for the Legacy Awards Weekend

LEGACY Awards Weekend VIP (Early Bird)

LEGACY Awards Weekend VIP (Early Bird)

$450
$300

  • VIP access to Legacy Weekend

  • Early access to 2nd-level VIP area

  • Seating at open table (non-assigned)

LEGACY Gala VIP (Early Bird)

LEGACY Gala VIP (Early Bird)

$225
$150

  • VIP access to Gala

  • Early access to VIP lounge and VIP bar

  • Seating at open table (non-assigned) and gift bag

LEGACY Gala General (Early Bird)

LEGACY Gala General (Early Bird)

$175
$100

  • General access to Gala

  • Access to upstairs viewing during the awards show

  • After party included

Table Sponsorship

Table Sponsorship

$2500

  • 10 VIP tickets to the Legacy Awards
  • Gala
  • Sponsored table seating with company name and logo

  • Full page ad in the 2026 Book of Business

  • Bonus: logo inclusion in Gala screen sponsor video

Advertising Options in the 2026 Book of Business

Advertising Options in the 2026 Book of Business


  • Full page Ad - $500

  • 1/2 page Ad - $250

  • 1/4 page Ad - $150

Latest Press & Media Coverage

By wdbmarketing March 9, 2025
Since 2020, WDB Marketing and its nonprofit arm, WDB Cares , have been a lifeline for small businesses and entrepreneurs, providing grants, education and mentorship. The organization's eighth annual WDB L.E.G.A.C.Y. (Leadership, Education, Growth, Advocacy, Community, and Youth) Awards Weekend will take place from March 14 to March 16. This three-day extravaganza promises to be a vibrant celebration of Black entrepreneurs, offering a platform for inspiration, education, and networking for over 1,000 businesses.
By wdbmarketing March 11, 2024
By wdbmarketing February 18, 2024

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2025 Book of Business

Feature your brand in the 2026 WDB Marketing Book of Business and tap into the heartbeat of our network. It’s an easy way to get noticed, with more than 1,000 printed copies going directly into the hands of Legacy Weekend participants, including our LEGACY Business Mixer attendees and Awards Gala guests.


Your digital ad doesn’t sit on a shelf either. It travels through our newsletters, partner email blasts, and social channels, reaching over 10,000 potential new clients who are already tuned