Dec 1, 2025
On Saturday, November 8, 2025, we held our 41st signature fundraiser, “A Tribute to Black Men" A Cotton Club Affair, at the Tinley Park Convention Center in Tinley Park, IL.
We proudly presented the 2025 Class of Monarch Men– seven extraordinary leaders whose service, vision, and achievements exemplify excellence across religion, public service, business, education, sports, the arts, and an outstanding youth leadership.
Guests experienced an unforgettable evening inspired by the legendary Cotton Club to celebrate Black excellence, scholarship, community and empowerment.
A special thanks to our incredible partners and sponsors:
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® - Xi Nu Omega Chapter
1980s Silver Stars
Fall 2009 Class
2017 Silver Stars
Fall 2019 Class
2025 Public Relations Committee
Michelle Shelton Huff
Mercedes Benz of Orland Park
Staci Brown Morales
Gloria Elam Norris
Posey Tax & Accounting Services, LLC
Simple Mantra Marketing LLC
Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities.
Our program was made exceptionally memorable with the performances of DJ John Young, Sam Fullerton, and Legacy School of Performing Arts. JR Designs LLC captured this impactful fundraising tribute.
For snapshots of this meaningful evening, please visit Monarch Awards Foundation.