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An amazing Friday night in Red Oak; the 5th Annual COSIGN Awards Gala did not disappoint. The Hamptons Event Venue hosted us for the second time, and it was a Who’s Who of North Texas entrepreneurs, executives, educators, influencers, creatives and media personalities. There were hundreds of well-dressed, like-minded people, partying and celebrating Black and Brown excellence.

Hosts Tashara Parker and entertainer/comedian Richie Fontane made sure there was not a dull moment to be had, and the DJs kept the party going after the last award was presented. (The open bar didn’t hurt either. Thank you, Maker’s Mark, Courvoisier, and Tres Generaciones.) To give a play-by-play of the night festivities wouldn’t do it justice, just know that if you missed it, you shouldn’t next year. Salute to Pink Lucy as well for the surprise Runway Presentation, this segment was definitely a hit. 

COSIGN also presented former NBA player (and former Dallas Maverick) Josh Howard with our COSIGN of the Year award for his work through the Josh Howard Foundation. His focus on bettering his community stretches from his hometown of Winston-Salem, NC to Dallas, and includes after school programs, food programs, and his NO EXCUSES Program, which is built on the betterment of children in kindergarten to the 12th grade. His leadership and mentoring of young men also continues in his role as Head Coach of the UNT Dallas men’s basketball team.

As of late, there has been much focus on circulating our dollars throughout our communities, and COSIGN did just that. With the COSIGN Awards, over $60,000 was spent with Black- and Brown-owned businesses, to make the #COSIGNAwards2022 a success, and next year’s figure will likely dwarf that.  

Below are the categories, nominees and winners from The Awards, along with a list of our amazing sponsors and vendors that participated. 

Again we can’t thank Frost Bank, Maker’s Mark, Tres Generaciones, Courvoisier, ITSO Vegan, and RPA College enough for being the official partners of the 5th annual COSIGN Awards Gala. 

2022 COSIGN Award Winners & Nominees

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR | Powered By Frost Bank:

Jake Tayler Jacobs
April Watson – Winner
Marissa Allen
Terrence Maiden
Gabriel Veasley 
Jason Hendricks 

TECH ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR:

Maxie Taylor (Goodieboxx) – Winner
Michelle Ochoa (Vendorzs)
Frederick Burns (Safer Management)
Joseph Akintolayo (Deposits)
Marcus Cooksey (Duke AI)

BEAUTY ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR:

Jonathan Wright – Winner
D Hair Boutique
Psyche Terry (Urban Hydration)
Yummy Extensions
She’s Happy Hair

INFLUENCER OF THE YEAR | Powered by Courvoisier:

Queyoun Makor
Curly Beviie
LaDarius Campbell
Tanya Marie – Winner
Deveja Webb

PODCAST OF THE YEAR:

Black Wealth Renaiisance
Don’t Take It Personal
Millionaire Mindset
Dear Future Wifey Podcast – Winner
Latin Wealth Podcast

PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR | Powered by Maker’s Mark:

Cyndi B.
Alex J. Martin
Jessy J.
Ahmad J.
Marcus Owens
Dee Porter – Winner
Nikon Icon
Marrica Evans

CREATIVE ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR:

Marian Mekhail
Don The Junkman (Don P Agency)
Daisha Board Gallery – Winner
Rich Mendoza (Heights District)
Atifa Barwani (Flower Wall Dallas)

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR:

Too Fly Foundation
Toast For Charity
Camp Exposure
For Oak Cliff – Winner
Our Foundation
KeepingFamiliesConnected

COMMUNITY LEADER OF THE YEAR | Presented by Jayson Lyric:

Lubbock Smith
Lady Jade – Winner
Antong Lucky
Patrick Averhart
Deonna McGary

EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR | Powered by RPA College:

Marion Skinner (Texas Advancement Center)
Jay Veal (thetoptutor)
Branden Williams (Seeds 2 STEM)
Kierra Henderson – Winner

FASHION DESIGNER OF THE YEAR:

Cejae (Asherah Swimwear)
Ese Azenabor
Pink Lucy – Winner
Charles Smith II
Stephen Goudeau
Be Norman (Duhbuhlyoo)

HEALTH/WELLNESS START UP OF THE YEAR | Powered by ITSO Vegan:

BreAnne McKinney
Pressed by Perla
Mind Your Mat Collective
Taylor Symone – Winner
Leah Frazier (Leah Heals)
Shanta J. The Home Girl Therapist

EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR:

David Chris – Winner
Lorenzo (Smooth Vega)
Dessie Brown
Brittany Willis
Harrison Blair (Dallas Black Chamber)
B. Michelle Williams

E-COMMERCE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR:

MM Jewelers
Urban Trivia – Winner
Blase Co.
El Chuy
BOUJEE HIPPIE

PUBLICIST OF THE YEAR:

Sarah Badran – Winner
Chrissy Haynie
Valese Jones
Tina Mallett
Shauna Lamore
Karlette Jones

REAL ESTATE ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR:

Scottie L. Smith – Winner
EJ (KORE HOMES)
Will Cyrus (Purpose Builder DFW)
Harrison Daniels (HD3 Realty)
Porsha Edmun
Maggie Parker (Innovan Neighborhoods)
Amber Dorsey (Dorsey DFW Group)

OFFICIAL PHOTO RECAPS

When posting please tag @cosignmag, the photographer, and use hashtag #COSIGNAwards2022 so we can share and repost your content. 🙂

COSIGN Awards Photo Recap | Set 1 by @Rhemarkable

COSIGN Awards Photo Recap | Set 2 by @Cal615

COSIGN Awards Photo Recap (Red Carpet) | Set 3 by @TheRealFoodTour

COSIGN Awards Photo Recap (Award Ceremony) | Set 4 by @TheRealFoodTour

COSIGN Awards Photo Recap | Set 5 by @PeeteysPlanet

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS, SPONSORS, VENDORS, & EVERYONE INVOLVED!!

Hosted by: @tashaparker & @richiefontane
Sounds by: @taziaalexa & @thesenseiblue
Sponsored by: @frostbank @makersmark @tresgentequila @courvoisierusa @itsovegan @_rpawildcats @impactventures @retroroomdallas
Venue: @thehamptonsevent
Planning, Production, & Design: @swan724 
Decor, Design, Balloons, & Floral: @labelmeexclusive
AV, Sound, & Lighting Production: @djtitosproductions 
Dance floor: @inkredibledancefloors 
Staging & Props: @bigdpartyrentals
Catering: @oskitchencatering
COSIGN neon Installation & Entrepreneur backdrop: @satinpavement
Arch Backdrop: @partyhauserentals
VIP Set Design Backdrop: @sukii_moreno
360 Photobooth: @cove_threesixtyphotobooth
Lounge Furniture Rentals: @tillyeventz
Luxury Car Fleet Activation: @swerveluxe

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