On Sunday night, Dallas showed up and showed out.
500 entrepreneurs, executives, creators, and community leaders packed into the Astoria Event Venue for what has truly become The Grammys for Entrepreneurs: the 8th Annual COSIGN Awards.
From the moment doors opened at 5 p.m., the energy was undeniable. Cameras flashed. Conversations sparked. Brands activated. Spirits elevated. Southern bites were shared. The red carpet pulsed with confidence, creativity, and culture. It was more than an awards show — it was a celebration of excellence, a gathering of the bold, and a testament to the power of a COSIGN.
A Night of Champions: Honoring Dallas’ Finest
This year’s award class represented the heart of Dallas — dreamers and doers who move the city forward. Each nominee carried a story of perseverance, leadership, and impact. Each winner stepped on stage with confidence, laughter, and gratitude. And every acceptance speech reminded us why COSIGN exists:
To amplify voices.
To recognize the overlooked.
To celebrate our community loudly and publicly.
This year’s winners set a new standard — entrepreneurs scaling companies with purpose, executives breaking barriers in sports and entertainment, creatives shaping culture, and non-profits transforming lives. Dallas witnessed them. COSIGN honored them. And now the world will know them.
The Moments Everyone Is Talking About
The red carpet hosted by NeAndre Broussard and Kita Renee was a movie in itself. Nominees and presenters delivered powerful soundbites about legacy, leadership, and what it means to be COSIGNed.
Inside the venue, guests enjoyed:
• Elite activations powered by Makers Mark, Kitchen + Kocktails, Hornitos, and On The Rocks
• An immaculate open bar
• High-level networking with CEOs, investors, executives, and creators
• A surprise performance by EJ Galvez that shook the room
• A production experience curated by In2une Productions and DJ Nightcrawler, who turned the ceremony into a party Dallas will be talking about for months.
The applause, the standing ovations, the emotional speeches, the laughter — every moment reaffirmed why the COSIGN Awards is the place to be.
Why This Night Matters: Impact on the Community
Beyond the lights and the glam, the COSIGN Awards carries a deeper mission.
Every ticket, every sponsorship, every partnership directly fuels the COSIGN Foundation, powering programs that change lives:
✔️ Relationships With Money
Financial literacy workshops helping entrepreneurs and families make smarter money decisions.
✔️ Entrepreneurship Summer School
A 6-week intensive at Comerica Business HQ educating 40+ entrepreneurs on social media, taxes, sponsorships, and sustainability.
✔️ COSIGN Creates Academy
Youth media and podcast training empowering students with hands-on creative skills.
✔️ The Boardroom Series
Workshops teaching entrepreneurs how to leverage AI, funding, and business strategy.
The 8th Annual COSIGN Awards helped raise awareness and resources to fuel these programs — amplifying our mission to build the next generation of media professionals and entrepreneurs.
This wasn’t just an awards show.
It was a fundraiser, a movement, and a commitment to the community.
A Salute to Our Sponsors & Partners
To the brands and organizations who believed in the vision — thank you.
Your support didn’t just power a remarkable night; you invested in the future of Dallas entrepreneurship. You helped create opportunities, inspire leaders, and strengthen a community that is shaping the city’s next decade.
For companies reading this asking how to get involved next year:
Don’t wait. The COSIGN Awards grows exponentially every year — more attendance, more impact, more visibility, more reach, more influence.
If your brand believes in community, innovation, entrepreneurship, culture, and social impact —
this is where you need to be.
If You Missed It… You Missed History
The FOMO is real — and deserved.
But the good news?
This is only the beginning.
The COSIGN Awards returns in 2026, bigger and bolder.
And COSIGN is entering a new era with the expansion of the COSIGN Network, The Index membership, and additional mixers, workshops, and experiences throughout the year.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, executive, creative, or brand partner — you want to be in the room next year.
Thank You, Dallas. Thank You to Our Winners. Thank You to Our Community.
The 8th Annual COSIGN Awards proved once again:
When Dallas comes together, magic happens.
When the community COSIGNs you, you’re unstoppable.
And when you invest in your people, you create generational impact.
Cheers to this year’s winners.
Cheers to our sponsors.
Cheers to everyone who believes in the COSIGN mission.
See you next year — bigger stage, bigger impact, and bigger celebrations.
Introducing the 2025 COSIGN Award Winners
The moment Dallas has been waiting for.
At the conclusion of the evening, COSIGN unveiled the next generation of leaders, innovators, and impact makers who will carry the torch forward in 2025. This new class represents resilience, brilliance, creativity, and an unshakeable commitment to transforming their industries and communities.
These individuals were recognized because their work moves culture. Their stories ignite belief. Their impact ripples far beyond their business.
Presenting the 2025 COSIGN Award Winners:
PODCAST OF THE YEAR | LESS THAN ONE PERCENT |
EVENT SERIES OF THE YEAR | THE SOUTHERN CLASSIC |
PUBLIC FIGURE | MARION SKINNER |
EXECUTIVE | B. MICHELLE WILLIAMS |
SPORTS EXECUTIVE | LADONDRA WILSON |
HEALTH/WELLNESS | MENT FITNESS |
REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER | ROYCE COLLEY |
LATINA TRAILBLAZER | DORA CARO |
NON PROFIT | BEHIND EVERY DOOR |
SMALL BUSINESS | PAN PAN BAKERY & CAFE |
COMMUNITY LEADER | RODNEY BAKER |
ENTREPRENEUR | KELEISHA ANDERSON |
CREATIVE ENTREPRENEUR | ALEXIS DANIELS |
LATINO ENTREPRENEUR | MARC RODRIGUEZ |
BEAUTY ENTREPRENEUR | LONICE STOKER |
SOCIAL ORGANIZATION | WOMEN ALREADY CONNECTED |
FITNESS ORGANIZATION | RUN IT UP |
This new class steps into a legacy — A legacy of leaders who go beyond titles and build impact.
A legacy of dreamers who don’t wait for permission.
A legacy of individuals who understand that a COSIGN is more than recognition — it’s a responsibility.
2025 is their year.
And their stories will inspire a new wave of entrepreneurs, creators, and changemakers across the city and beyond.
