Join us for Marks of Excellence Awards Ceremony and Dinner
Tickets and tables are available for purchase at https://nfbpamarksofexcellenceawd.rsvpify.com
- Government Retirees | $100
- Government and Not-For-Profit Tickets | $150
- Individual Corporate Tickets | $200
- Government and Not-For-Profit Tables | $1500
- Corporate Tables | $2000
- For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Ellen R. Turner at 312-564-5680 ext. 100, or e.turner@wegrp.com
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
CCAI
IBM
Kyndryl
William Everett
Deloitte
Infrastructure Engineering
Clarity Partners
Slalom
CLK Engineers
Diversified Systems, Inc.
SLG Innovations
US Congressman Bobby Rush
2022 NFBPA Chicago Chapter
Lifetime Achievement Award
Honoree
Secretary of State Jessie White
2022 NFBPA Chicago Chapter
Lifetime Achievement Award
Honoree
Annette Nance-Holt, Commissioner Chicago Fire Department
Marks of Excellence Honoree
Shannon Andrews, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Cook County Health
Marks of Excellence Honoree
Omer Osman, Secretary Illinois Department of Transportation
Marks of Excellence Honoree
Dennis Deer, Commissioner Cook County, 2nd District
President's Award Honoree
Ellen Rozelle Turner, Founder and CEO, The William Everett Group, NFBPA Chicago Corporate Advisor
Corporate Leadership Honoree
Benjamin Oluwole-Johnson, Founder African United Organization, CEO Benol Management and Development Company
Community Service Honoree
Who We Are
Our Vision and Mission
Our History
The National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) is the principal and most progressive organization dedicated to the advancement of black public leadership in local and state governments. NFBPA is an independent, nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1983. NFBPA has established a national reputation for desi
The National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) is the principal and most progressive organization dedicated to the advancement of black public leadership in local and state governments. NFBPA is an independent, nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1983. NFBPA has established a national reputation for designing and implementing quality leadership development initiatives of unparalleled success. Our members are leaders and managers of public programs and agencies across the State of Illinois. We invite you to join us.
Our History
Our Vision and Mission
Our History
The NFBPA Chicago Chapter was founded by the late Honorable Mayor Harold Washington. Through his vision and leadership the chapter grew to become one of the premier member organizations to promote the advancement of African-American public administrators. Over its history the chapter has proudly built an esteemed alumni such as former P
The NFBPA Chicago Chapter was founded by the late Honorable Mayor Harold Washington. Through his vision and leadership the chapter grew to become one of the premier member organizations to promote the advancement of African-American public administrators. Over its history the chapter has proudly built an esteemed alumni such as former President Barack Obama, Senior Advisor to the president Valerie Jarrett, Secretary of State Jesse White, former State Senator Emil Jones, Cook County Presidents, John Stroger, Bobbie Steele and Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Commissioners, Stanley Moore, Bill Lowry, Dennis Deer, the late Robert Steele, Clerk of the Circuit Court Dorothy Brown, Alderman David Moore.
Our Vision and Mission
Our Vision and Mission
Our Vision and Mission
Vision
NFBPA is the nation’s premier organization which inspires leadership development and service excellence with integrity and accountability, while transforming the way we govern.
Mission
To serve as a catalyst for linking public and private organizations, as well as academic institutions to support the professional development of Afri
Vision
NFBPA is the nation’s premier organization which inspires leadership development and service excellence with integrity and accountability, while transforming the way we govern.
Mission
To serve as a catalyst for linking public and private organizations, as well as academic institutions to support the professional development of African-Americans choosing public service careers.
We prepare and groom leaders by mentoring, coaching and providing leadership development for African Americans choosing public service.
We employ multiple modes of communication and cutting-edge leadership principles to enhance knowledge and skills for professional advancement of its members.
