Travers Bell Award
History
The Travers J. Bell, Jr. Award was created by the National Association of Securities Professionals (NASP) to commemorate Travers Bell’s life and legacy as the second chairman of NASP and institutionalize his extraordinary contributions as a national financial leader and entrepreneur. The purpose of the award is to recognize above-average success and has become NASP’s standard for excellence, achievement, and enlightened leadership in the various divisions of the finance industry.
This highest organizational accolade was created in honor of Travers J. Bell, Jr., the founder and owner of the only black-owned member firm of the New York Stock Exchange in 1971.
Concept
The award’s focal point is the crystal center, which represents the future as it is clear and cannot be seen. The recipient’s name is etched on the back to suggest the person is part of the future. The next ring is the present, and the outer ring represents the past. The base is shaped like a pyramid and its apex leads to the crystal, which is the future.
The NASP logo is made out of stainless steel inlaid in the base, representing strength in the organization.
Client
National Association of Securities Professionals (NASP).
Tonya B. Williams, TBW Consulting Group
Created 2004 – 2020
Production Process: Handcrafted
Materials: Birdseye maple, redblood wood, and Ebony. Crystal and stainless steel plate with acid etched corporate logo
Salute To Greatness Award
History
Commissioned by Coretta Scott King in 2001, the concept has remained the same for the last 18 years. Tony Bennett was one of the first honorees to receive the redesigned award in 2002.
The Salute to Greatness Award, one of The King Center’s highest honors, is presented during the annual Salute to Greatness Awards Dinner to individuals and progressive organizations in recognition of outstanding efforts toward building Dr. King’s “Beloved Community.”
Concept
This award has been designed to reflect the metaphorical elements Dr. King often spoke of in his teachings. The sphere is indicative of the world and the never-ending cycle of life. Carved figures embrace each other around the sphere, symbolizing the journey to the “Beloved Community.” The sphere is surrounded by the “arc of the moral universe, which bends toward justice.” The base, which is shaped like a pyramid, represents the pinnacle of humanity and mimics a waterfall, “So that justice will roll down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
The bottom of the award is clear acrylic to represent faith, the foundation for hope and humanity. Nonviolence or nonexistence, the choice is clear.
Client
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change for Bernice A. King, CEO.
Created 2001 – Present
Production Process: Handcrafted
Materials: African mahogany, ebony and acrylic
Photo Captions
Honoree: BONO LEAD SIGNER U2, ENTERTAINER ACTIVIST AND HUMANITARIAN
Presenter: Coretta Scott King, Founder, The King Center, and Yolanda D. King
Courtesy of Ebony Magazine
Honoree: PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON
Presenter: Bernice A. King, CEO, The King Center, and Ambassador Andrew Young
Honoree: SENATOR COREY BOOKER
Presenter: Bernice A. King, CEO, The King Center and Ambassador Andrew Young
Honoree: CHOBONI CORPORATION Hamdi Ulukaya, CEO of Chobani
Presenter: Bernice A. King, CEO, The King Center
© 2020 Photo, courtesy of The King Center and Caselove Productions
The Maynard Jackson Award
History
The Maynard Jackson Entrepreneur of the Year Award was established by (NASP) to honor the financial service professional who best exemplifies entrepreneurial achievement, community service and high moral standards.
Concept
The base color represents the strength of the entrepreneur. Its ebony wood represents the tradition and legacy of the NASP organization.
The background image represents the financial industry. The first layer shows the NASP brand in its prominence striding toward the future parallel with the recipient’s name.
Maynard Jackson’s image is mounted behind the one-inch thick acrylic. This depiction of the late Maynard Jackson shows his vitality and strength.
Client
National Association of Securities Professionals (NASP), Tonya B. Williams, TBW Consulting Group.
Created 2004 Production Process:
Handcrafted Materials: Ebony base. Acrylic with the digital print mounted to the second surface, stainless steel plate with acid award name.
ANGEL AWARD (CORETTA SCOTT KING SOUL OF THE NATION AWARD)ADVANCING NONVIOLENCE THROUGH GENERATIONS OF EXCEPTIONAL LEADERS
History
Commissioned by Bernice A. King in 2013 in homage to the late Coretta Scott King.
The annual award is given in honor of and in keeping with the spirit of Coretta Scott King. It recognizes a youth or young adult and a youth organization/initiative that exemplifies exceptional leadership in the areas of peace, social justice and nonviolent social change.
Concept
This award represents the uplift of the human spirit. The wings represent Coretta Scott King’s unwavering strength in the areas of faith, the human spirit, nonviolence and the legacy of freedom for all. The wings surround the cone of light that represents all that is good in humanity. The top portion is a medallion that is The King Center’s brand and the acronym for A.N.G.E.L., Advancing Nonviolence through Generations of Exceptional Leaders.
Client
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change, Bernice A. King, CEO.
Created 2013
Production Process: Handcrafted
Materials: Cast resin, (feather section, bronze metalized coating), wooden base painted with laser engraving. Light feature incorporated.
Photo Caption:
Honoree: JADEN SMITH ACTOR, MUSICIAN & ACTIVIST
Presenter: Bernice A. King, CEO, The King Center
The Elridge W. McMillan Legacy Leadership Award
History
The Elridge W. McMillan Legacy Leadership Award was established to recognize an unprecedented standard of excellence in higher education in Georgia. For more than 30 years, Elridge W. McMillan has influenced the development of Atlanta Metropolitan College and higher education in Georgia. His leadership and service are examples for others to emulate. This first award is presented to honor him and, in the future, will be given to a deserving recipient.
Concept
The award has two columns representing the pillars of education. The diamond is seated at the top to represent the pinnacle of leadership and higher education. The college logo is showcased in a prominent area with the award description. The honoree’s name is acid ecthed in a stainless steel plate below, which is seated on a pedestal.
Client
Atlanta Metropolitan College
Gary A McGaha, Ph.D., President
Created 2009
Production Process: Handcrafted
Materials: Red bloodwood, acrylic and stainless steel plate with acid etched honoree name.
The Pacesetter Award
History
The Pacesetter Award was created by NASP to recognize individual trustees or funds that have ensured or promoted the full involvement of women or minorities in the securities industry.
Concept
The NASP brand is the prominent point of focus. The arching shape represents the pacesetter leading as everyone follows behind. Top and bottom are clear one inch acrylic, which lends to the stability of NASP and the financial industry.
Client
National Association of Securities Professionals (NASP)
Tonya B. Williams, TBW Consulting Group
Created 2004
Production Process: Handcrafted
Materials: Red blood wood, one-inch acrylic and stainless steel plate with acid etch award name.
Microsoft Global Award
History
Microsoft Global Award given in multiple catagories throughout the tech industry.
Concept
This award is about the relationship between Microsoft and its partners. The chrome sphere represents Microsoft and its world interwoven with its partners. The right side is cherry wood and represents the partners supporting Microsoft’s worldwide vision. The event logo is etched into the acrylic and the honoree’s names are silkscreened on the blue bars.
Client
Microsoft Corporation
Scott Siewert, Fab at Incentives
Production Process: Handcrafted
Materials: Acrylic, cherry wood and painted poplar Stainless steel ball with silkscreen logo
Vman Award
History
A gift created in tribute to the Reverend C.T. Vivian’s 90th Birthday Celebration.
Concept
Taking Reverend C.T. Vivian’s name and creating a superhero persona. With attributes such as vision, velvet, versatile, victor, virtuous and vitality. That is why he’s the VMAN, which is his last name.
Client
The C.T. Vivian Institute
The profile of Reverend C.T. Vivian is digitally printed on the back of one-inch acrylic and illuminated from the bottom with the option of different colors shining through the image.
The middle section highlights various events throughout his life. Illuminated through a transparent acrylic surface. The top and bottom sections are created by digital printing on the brushed metal surface. Collectively highlights different events in his life visually to create a unique presentation.
Created 2015
Production Process: Handcrafted
Materials: Acrylic with digital printing, brushed steel with digital printing, LED lighting and purple heart wood.
The Phenomenal Woman Award
History
The Phenomenal Woman Award was created by Young Eventions Group as a tribute to the inimitable matriarch of female impowerment, Dr. Maya Angelou. Through the sharing of her own life lessons and struggles, Dr. Angelou is a living legend and literary icon whose legacy of social justice and social consciousness continues to enlighten and empower people everywhere.
The purpose of this award is to recognize a true leader whose efforts best exemplify the advancement of the ideals and principles of womanhood in today’s world and in the mold of Dr. Angelou as a servant and leader.
Concept
A unique way to present the brand and the uplifting of women and their leadership.
Client
ACTIVIST, AUTHOR AND POET
Presenter: Sonjia W. Young, Founder, Young Eventions Group
Ingrid Saunders Jones, Danielle S. Bessillieu, Tonya B. Williams (Artist)
Honoree: INGRID SAUDERS JONES
Chair, National Council of Negro Women
Presenter: Sonjia W. Young, President, Young Eventions Group and Tonya B. Williams, TBW Consulting Group
SCLC Awards
History
The Southern Christian Leadership Conference awards recognize leadership in the areas of community and service. They are typically presented at the annual convention.
PRESIDENTIAL AWARD
Given for outstanding leadership in the struggle for economic justice through the political process. Established in 1973 by Dr. Ralph David Abernathy, The PRESIDENTIAL AWARD is bestowed by SCLC’s president for meritorious service and special help given to the president through such service.
Concept
A strong visual, illustrated or photography is accented by a description of the icon for whom the award is named after. Exotic woods complement the visual.
Client
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Martin Luther King III, President (2004)
Isaac Newton Farris, Jr. President (2012)
Ron Woods, Executive Director
Created 2005, 2012
Production Process: Handcrafted
Materials: Redblood wood, one inch acrylic and stainless steel plate with acid etched award name Digital printing on second surface.
The Andrew J. Young Leadership Award
History
The prized Global Award given personally by Ambassador Andrew Young. This award is given in several categories: Civil Rights and Civic Participation, International Humanitarian Initiatives, Community Engagement. and others.
Concept
The center aspect of this award is the world suspended in liquid and rotating freely in direct sunlight. We are bigger than our nation and tribe. It is centered between two sets of crystals, the bottom set representing the older generation holding the world in place as we know it, and passing on life lessons. The top crystals represent the new generation showing how the world could be and how change is part of every generation.
Client
Andrew Young Foundation
Ambassador Andrew J. Young, Chairman
Created 2015 – Present
Production Process: Handcrafted.
Materials: Painted wood, 21 handcrafted acrylic crystals, polished aluminum, etched corporate logo with painted silver inlay.
Photo Captions
Honoree: STRIVE MASIYIWA
Businessman, Econet Wireless Group, CEO
Presented by: Billye Aaron
Honoree: AVA DUVERNAY, Film Producer
Presented by: Ambassador Andrew J. Young
The Joyce Johnson Award
History
The Joyce Johnson Award was created by the National Association of Securities Professionals (NASP) as a tribute to Joyce Johnson’s dedication, struggle and legacy as a co-founder of the organization whose mission was to make a difference for minorities and women professionals in the securities industry. The purpose of this award is to recognize true leaders whose efforts best exemplify the advancement of the ideals and principals of NASP.
Concept
This crystal shape seated in the base represents Joyce Johnson as a pioneer rising from the traditional roles for women. It is surrounded by redblood wood and detailed with a black lacquer finish.
Client
National Association of Securities Professionals
TBW Consultants Group, Tonya B. Williams
Created 2004 – Present
Production Process: Handcrafted
Materials: Redblood wood, and ebony. Acrylic and stainless steel plate with acid etch award name.
