KMSDC TO HOST 1999
MED AWARDS BANQUET GALA
by Tammy Southerling, KMSDC
Individuals, corporations and minority enterprises that have made
outstanding contributions to advance minority business development during the last year
will be recognized at the annual Kentuckiana Minority Supplier Development Council
Minority Enterprise Development Awards celebration scheduled for November
17 in the Seelbach Hilton’s Medallion Ballroom at 6:00 PM.
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Keynote Speaker
The keynote speaker for the dinner will be Therman E. Evans, M. D., the President & CEO of WHOLELIFE Associates,
Inc. Dr. Evans is the former vice-president and Corporate
Medical Director of the CIGNA Corporation, one of the largest healthcare companies in the
United States. Dr. Evans has been heralded as "Mr. Inspiration" and
"America’s Most Inspirational Speaker" by national newspapers and magazines
as well as regional and local senior executives of leading businesses, organizations and
institutions. He addresses wellness (inclusive of fitness and nutrition), diversity,
stress management, education and dealing with change.
Dr. Evans received his medical degree in 1971 from Howard University.
He has served on the clinical faculty of Howard and has been a visiting Regent’s
Scholar-Lecturer at the University of California, San Diego, as a member of the Commission
on the Continued Vitality of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Evans is a Fellow of
the Philadelphia College of Physicians. He has received numerous honors and awards,
including two honorary doctorate degrees, one from Rust College in Mississippi, the other
from Bethune Cookman College in Florida.
He has received the "Keys to the City" and
"Recognition" days in seven cities throughout the U.S. He is also a Chief of a
Village in Senya Beraku, West Africa and the Assistant Pastor of Morning Star Community
Tabernacle in Linden, N. J. He, his wife, Bernetta, and his two sons reside in Elkins
Park, Pennsylvania.
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Banquet & MED Awards Chairs
Arthur L. Gleason, President & CEO of
the Kentucky Lottery Corporation will be the Honorary Chair
for this year’s MED Awards dinner. Sharon Gardner, Vice
President, Human Resources, Norton Healthcare is the the event Chair. They, along with the
City of Louisville and Jefferson County government, are specific sponsors of this
year’s awards ceremony.
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KMSDC President & CEO: Michael A. Bateman
"Each year, we endeavor to recognize and applaud those companies
that have truly made significant strides in the development of minority businesses within
our service area," said KMSDC president,
Michael A. Bateman. "And with 1999 being ‘The Year of KMSDC,’ we
are particularly proud to show appreciation to the corporations and minority businesses
that support KMSDC’s efforts."
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Corporate Awards
Corporate Leadership Award of
Excellence
United Parcel Service
Kentuckiana Purchaser of the Year
Phillip Morris, USA
Keystone Award
United Parcel Service
Impact Award
Louisville/Jefferson County Convention & Visitor's
Bureau
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MBE Awards
Class I (Sales <$1 Million)
Notable Expressions
Class II (Sales > $1<$5 Million)
Southern Fasteners & Supply, Inc.
Class III (Sales >$5 Million)
Mathis & Sons, Inc.
Zenith Award
ClasSickle, Inc.
Phoenix Award
Notable Expressions
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MBE Development
Finally, the individual who has significantly contributed to minority
business development for their employer:
Impact Award
Louisville/Jefferson County Convention &
Visitor's Bureau
Peggy Riley
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Corporate Sponsors
Throughout the year, a special group of corporate and minority business
sponsors have supported all KMSDC’s major events. They are the KMSDC’s 25th
Anniversary sponsors.
This year’s KMSDC 25th Anniversary corporate
sponsors are:
- Norton Healthcare
- Lexmark International
- Greater Louisville Inc.
- Philip Morris USA
- PNC Bank
- Professional Golfers’ Association of America
- Metropolitan Sewer District
- Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation
- Toyota Motor Manufacturing of North America.
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MBE Sponsors
The
KMSDC 25th Anniversary minority business (MBE) sponsors are:
Automotive Carrier Service
ClasSickle Inc.
Coleman Group Services
Dallas-Mavis Specialized Carrier
Harmon Steel/Harmon Construction
Niche Marketing Inc.
Spatial Data Integrations.
Each of these sponsors made a significant contribution to KMSDC in
recognition of its 25th annual Trade Show and Conference held
June 15th and 16th this year. They helped to make this year’s
conference the biggest and best ever.
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Entertainment
This year’s entertainment will be provided by Caliente Productions,
"Louisville’s only connection to Latin American Arts & Entertainment,"
according to Carletta DeLonjay, President. Caliente Productions presents the Hispanic
group O’Bossa, featuring live bossonova dance performances, salsa & mambo music.
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Tickets & Information
Tickets are $75.00 per person and $750.00 per table of 10. Limited seating is available. KMSDC is one of 41 regional affiliate councils
of the National Minority Supplier Development Council and the only private agency
exclusively certifying minority-owned businesses in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. KMSDC is
in its 26th year of service.
For more information, please contact: Tammy Southerling at KMSDC, (502) 625-0147 or
Michael Bateman, (502) 625-0138, or E-mail [email protected].
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