The U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) announced the recipients of the 2024 Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Awards. The National MED Week Awards are the highest level of national recognition that a U.S. minority business enterprise can receive from the Department of Commerce. These prestigious awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of minority business enterprises, as well as the individuals and organizations that have demonstrated their commitment to advancing minority business enterprises.

The annual National MED Week conference kicked-off this week (October 20-26) in Atlanta, where policymakers, MBEs, and their advocates collaborate on strategies for economic empowerment and long-term wealth creation. ​

“The Minority Business Development Agency and I are so excited to be in Atlanta to celebrate both the minority business enterprises and individuals that make up this amazing nationwide community,” said Deputy Under Secretary for Minority Business Development Eric Morrissette.

“With the continued and extensive support from the White House and our partners at NMSDC, and expanded resources to include our newest series of Capital Readiness Program incubators and accelerators, we are fully committed to elevating the revenues and capabilities of minority business enterprises, ensuring they are well-prepared to excel in our nation’s economy and achieve equitable success.”

National MED Week serves as a catalyst for hundreds of local MED Week conferences across the Nation. These local and regional conferences are sponsored by state and local governments, for-profit entities, and non-profit organizations. Today, National MED Week is broadly accepted and synonymous with quality and support for the recognition and growth of minority business enterprises.

The 2024 National MED Week Award recipients, by category, are:

Minority Firms of the Year

• Minority Construction Firm of the Year Award: Guiomar Obregon, President

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• Minority Export Firm of the Year: Biance Rhodes, President, Knight Aerospace Medical Systems, LLC

• Minority Manufacturing Firm of the Year: Antoine Hutchinson, President, Fabpro Technologies,

• Minority Emerging Technology and Industries Firm of the Year Award: Eric Trevan, President, aLocal

• Minority Health Products and Service Firm of The Year Award: Dr. Roy Rivera, President, Elation Physical Therapy

• Minority Marketing and Communication Firm of the Year:Daniel Ceniceros, Connect Creative

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