Congrats to the 2024 EMSDC Choice Awards Nominees and Winners

The 2024 EMSDC Choice Awards saw the return of the Sneaker Ball, presented by SJI , and everyone looked fantastic in their fancy attire and favorite kicks! This hot-ticket event took place at the Rivers Casino in Philadelphia on December 5th, honoring “enterprising minority entrepreneurs who fuel the region’s economy, community leaders who are staunch advocates for diversity and inclusion, and corporations who value the innovative solutions diverse businesses bring to their supply chains.” And as always, this year’s competition was fierce — because the recognition in each category was very well-deserved! In addition to applauding each and every nominee, we would like to take another moment to congratulate this year’s winners, including our best-in-class suppliers and wave-making advocates!

Congratulations to the 2024 EMSDC Choice Awards Winners!

National Corporation of the Year: American Water
Regional Corporation of the Year: Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Emmett T. Vaughn Regional Corporate Advocate of the Year: Marcia Wallace (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia)
Phoenix Award: Nikki Charles (South Jersey Industries)
Paving the Way Award: Dr. Erica Patterson (Philadelphia Gas Works)
President’s Award: Independence Blue Cross
James Brown Award: Kenneth Anderson (The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia) and Thomas Young (World Trade Center Greater Philadelphia)
Class I Supplier of the Year: Promo Victory, Inc.
Class II Supplier of the Year: Integrum Workplace Solutions
Class III Supplier of the Year: Pride Enterprises, Inc.
Class IV Supplier of the Year: US Facilities, Inc.
MBE Advocate of the Year: Al Limaye (LSInextGen)

A special, heartfelt thank you goes out to our Mistress of Ceremonies, Ayanna Khan, Founder, President and CEO of the Delaware Black Chamber of Commerce, as well as the sponsors of the 2024 EMSDC Choice Awards, including:

Be sure to follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Threads to see photos and highlights from the 2024 EMSDC Choice Awards, and please donate to the EMSDC to help us in our vital mission — to stimulate and support economic development with minority-owned businesses (Asian, Black, Hispanic, and Native American). As an affiliate of NMSDC and one of 23 regional councils across the nation, our primary focus area includes Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delaware. However, our outreach aims to address both national and international entities, because ensuring “equitable access for certified MBEs to participate in the business ecosystem” is critical, now more than ever. Thank you for your support!

The mission of the Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC) is to stimulate and support economic development with minority-owned businesses throughout Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Delaware, in an effort to initiate growth and opportunity through Supplier Diversity channels. As an affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), we certify and connect MBEs with member corporations that are committed to supplier development and want to purchase their products, services, and solutions.