Banquet Awards
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Community Service Award

The Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce has formally recognized volunteerism since 1985. Through the establishment of the DBCC/Community Service Award, the Chamber honors individuals who have made significant volunteer contributions to the civic enhancements of Dallas' African American Community.

The DBCC/Community Service Award is currently sponsored by the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce and Wells Fargo Bank. This prestigious award provides recognition to its recipient and a contribution to the recipients favorite charity/charities. The award is presented during the DBCC's Annual Banquet.

The Dallas community responds to the DBCC/ Community Service Award by nominating a meritorious group of outstanding volunteers who have distinguished themselves both in the forefront and behind the scene. The recipients are hailed as shining examples of community servants having a positive and lasting impact on the growth and improvement of the community. The following nomination criteria is used (1) Nominee must be a Dallas County resident for at least five years with at least three years of civic involvement in the African American community; (2) The Nominee's service to the community must be in a volunteer capacity and the service rendered must be broad in scope; and, (3) the Nominee must show dedication to the African American community and be an outstanding, community-minded individual.

Over the past twelve years more than 60 non-profit organizations and agencies in Dallas' African American community have received over $115,000 in contributions through the recognition of outstanding volunteers by the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce.

The Dallas Black Chamber's Annual Banquet presents a keynote speaker of national or local prominence. This outstanding community event is generally attended by 1200-1600 DBCC corporate, small business, and individual supporters.