Juneteenth Beacon of Change
Saturday, June 13, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
USF Alumni Center
11810 USF Sago Drive, Tampa, FL 33620
Registration form below
Event Contact
Joy Dixon
usfblackalumnisociety@gmail.com
Join us for this incredible event
Join us for the Juneteenth Beacon of Change Awards Celebration, an evening honoring leaders who are making a meaningful impact across the Tampa Bay community.
This event will feature an inspiring awards program, a seated dinner, and opportunities to connect with fellow professionals, community leaders, and changemakers in a celebratory and culturally rich environment.
Hosted by the COACH Foundation and the USF Black Alumni Society, this gathering highlights the power of community, leadership, and collective progress.
Dinner will be served promptly at 7 pm.
2026 Award Recipients
| Community Champion | Business Impact | Public Service | Public Service | Legacy Builder |
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Ashley Morrow Black Tampa Historian |
Sam Barrington Sky Limit Crane |
Chief Barbara Tripp Fire Chief, Tampa Fire Rescue |
Chief Keith Watts Fire Chief, St. Petersburg Fire Rescue |
Dr. Philetha Tucker-Johnson President, Tampa Bay Juneteenth Coalition |
Event registration is closed.
Please contact the event organizer Cristina Yelvington with any questions.