Chicago Culture Ball

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About The Event

The Chicago Culture Ball was created to celebrate the achievements of exceptional and inspirational individuals who positively impact the African American experience, and represent Black excellence through their work in their respective fields.

The distinguished Culture & Arts Award recipients are national purveyors of the culture who have demonstrated excellence in fashion, arts, music, business, or entertainment. Please join us as we celebrate excellence, talent, and culture at the Chicago Culture Ball 2026.

Sponsorship Opportunities

We are excited to share our sponsorship opportunities for your business/organization to be apart of the Chicago Culture Ball to help play an important role in celebrating the brilliance and purveyours of the culture.

2025 Partners

2025 Product Sponsors

2025 Awardees

Brilliance and Purveyors of the Culture — honoring the leaders, creators, and changemakers whose vision, influence, and dedication continue to shape, elevate, and move culture forward.

Andrea Zopp Managing Partner

Cleveland Avenue

Christopher Crater Manager, Milesstone Innovation & Impact

Obama Foundation

Dr. Aleta Clark Founder

Hugs & Slugs Inc.

Marc Brooks Chief Executive Officer

Hyde Park Hospitality

P33 Chicago Technology. Non-profit Organization

P33 Chicago

Parrish Lewis Photographer - Creative Visionary

Parrish Lewis Productions Studios

Rita Lee CEO/Founder

NUFACE Entertainment

Social Works Chi Non-profit Organization

Social Works Chi

Teccara M. Carmack US Marketing Manager

McDonalds

Abin Kurakose Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer

World Business Chicago

Alderman Stephanie D. Coleman Alderman - 16th Ward

City of Chicago

Dave Jeff Cultural Architect & Lifestyle Specialist

Host