

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

LEGACY Awards Gala

Honoree Recognition

Black Restaurant and Spirit Showcase

LEGACY Sunday Takeover Brunch
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!


Purchase your tickets for the Legacy Awards Weekend

LEGACY Awards Weekend VIP (Early Bird)
- VIP access to Legacy Weekend
- Early access to 2nd-level VIP area
- Seating at open table (non-assigned)
LEGACY Gala VIP (Early Bird)
- 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)
- General access to Gala
- Access to upstairs viewing during the awards show
- After party included

Table Sponsorship
- 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
- Full page Ad - $500
- 1/2 page Ad - $250
- 1/4 page Ad - $150
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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









































































