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The Legacy Ball is an unforgettable evening dedicated to honoring excellence, ambition, and impact. This elegant black tie dinner and awards ceremony shines a spotlight on the remarkable achievements of Minority-owned businesses and entrepreneurs within our membership, celebrating those who lead with vision and purpose. The evening recognizes innovation, leadership, and community influence, while paying tribute to the perseverance, creativity, and dedication that continue to elevate our economy and inspire lasting legacy.
Why Sponsor?
Sponsoring the Legacy Ball is more than brand visibility. It is a powerful opportunity to stand alongside and uplift minority owned businesses and entrepreneurs who are shaping our local economy and future. As a sponsor, your brand is placed in front of influential business owners, community leaders, and decision makers in an elevated black tie setting that celebrates excellence, leadership, and impact. Your support directly contributes to honoring innovation, resilience, and community growth while positioning your company as a committed champion of equity, opportunity, and long term investment in the Inland Empire’s business community. This is not just an event sponsorship. It is a statement of values, partnership, and legacy building.


THE AWARDS
The Business Awards are a defining moment of the Legacy Ball, created to honor the excellence, leadership, and impact of our members who are shaping the future of our community. These prestigious awards recognize businesses and entrepreneurs who lead with purpose, uplift others, and create lasting change through innovation, service, and resilience. Rooted in community pride and collective success, each award celebrates not only individual achievement but the power of collaboration, representation, and shared growth. This is an evening where legacies are recognized, stories are celebrated, and our community comes together to honor those setting the standard for excellence.
Business of the Year
The Business of the Year Award honors a business that represents the heart of our community and the power of perseverance. This award celebrates a company whose journey, growth, and commitment have created meaningful impact, inspired others, and contributed to the strength and success of our local economy through leadership, integrity, and purpose.

Non-Profit Excellence award
The Nonprofit Excellence Award honors an organization whose mission, compassion, and commitment have created meaningful change within our community. This award recognizes a nonprofit that leads with heart, serves with purpose, and consistently makes a positive impact by uplifting lives, strengthening communities, and inspiring hope through service and dedication.

Lifetime Achievement Award
The Lifetime Achievement Award honors an individual whose dedication, leadership, and lasting contributions have shaped our community over time. This prestigious recognition celebrates a lifetime of impact, honoring a legacy built on service, integrity, and inspiration, and acknowledging the influence they have had in empowering others and creating meaningful, lasting change.

Entrepreneur of the Year
The Entrepreneur of the Year Award celebrates an individual whose vision, determination, and passion have transformed ideas into impact. This honor recognizes an entrepreneur who leads with courage, embraces innovation, and uplifts the community through their work, serving as a source of inspiration for others striving to build, grow, and leave a lasting legacy.

Startup of the Year
The Startup of the Year Award celebrates a rising business that embodies vision, resilience, and bold beginnings. This award honors a startup that has turned passion into progress, embraced growth with purpose, and made a meaningful impact in a short period of time, inspiring others through innovation, determination, and community driven success.

Community Impact Award
The Community Impact Award celebrates an individual or organization whose actions have strengthened, uplifted, and connected our community. This award honors those who lead with heart and purpose, creating meaningful change through service, advocacy, and commitment, and whose impact continues to inspire unity, progress, and lasting positive transformation.










