Join us for a two-day leadership summit hosted by Heart Bible International University and Black Excellence Global Enterprise. This weekend will be an experience you will not soon forget. HBI University has been proud to host its award gala for the past five years. Heart Bible International University, under the leadership of Prof. McIntosh, is pleased to honor exceptional leaders. The institution is committed to excellence and has an unwavering commitment to celebrating leadership within its communities and beyond. The purpose-driven vision is to recognize and honor exceptional individuals who have significantly contributed to their communities.
About our United Global Award:
Black Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award,
Latino Lifetime Achievement Award
Brazilian Lifetime Achievement Award
This award program was established to honor influential leaders all across the globe who have worked to improve the lives of many.
The award is a sumptuous ceremony that honors exceptional public servants, community leaders, entrepreneurs, social workers, artists, and arts organizations in the fields of music, film, literature, theater, dance, visual arts, and technology who are having a significant local or international impact within their communities.
For those who would like to receive the President’s Lifetime Award, please let us know.
The President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation established the President’s Volunteer Service Award in 2003 to recognize individuals who dedicate their time to humanitarianism, volunteering, and helping their communities.
On Friday, August 22, 2025, the Global Excellence Leadership Summit will feature many world-renowned international speakers and three dynamic sessions. (Tentative address: University Campus) Lunch will be provided
Saturday, August 23, 2025, HBIU Graduation Ceremony at the Marriott Hotel in Hartford
On Saturday, August 23, 2025, the weekend culminates with the Annual Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award and the Black Excellence Global Award Gala at 6 p.m. at the Bushnell Theater in Hartford, CT.
For more assistance, contact Dr. Denise Tolbert
At. 732-630-8772
Click on the link below to register for the award.
Award Application Form
Tickets are non-refundable
Click on this link for gala tickets.
Contact the Hotel to reserve your room
Click on this link for Hotel Accommodation
Leadership Summit
Friday August 22, 2025
10 AM – 1 PM
846 Wethersfield Ave,
Hartford CT 06114
HBI University Graduation
August 23, 2025,
11 AM – 2 PM
Marriott Hotel
200 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT
Black Excellent Gala. Bushnell Theater
Date: August 23, 2025
Time: 6 PM-10 PM
166 Capital Ave., Hartford, CT 06106
University Host
We are excited about this year’s speakers. Humanitarianism is at the heart of what we do. Humanitarianism is a philosophy that promotes the value of human life and seeks to improve the well-being of humanity. It is expressed through actions such as providing aid, assistance, and support to those in need, regardless of their race, religion, nationality, or political affiliation.

DORNETT MCINTOSH Ph.D
CHANCELLOR AND FOUNDER FOR HBIU

KENNETH MOSES Ph.D
HBIU PRESIDENT

PROF. OLANREWAJU ABRAHAM Ph.D
VICE-CHANCELLOR FOR AFRICA (HBIUS). PROMINENT SENATORIAL CANDIDATES NIGERIA

DAVID JOSEPH, Ph.D.
HBIU DIRECTOR OF FINANCES

PROF. RICHARD REEVES Ph.D
DEAN/CHAIR OF GRADUATE STUDIES FOR HBIU

ADELICIA I MOSES Ph.D
HBIU VICE-PRESIDENT
HBIU

Friday morning.
10:00 AM-1 pm
846 Wethersfield Ave, Hartford, CT 06114
Black Excellence Leadership Summit
On Friday, August 22, 2025, the Global Excellence Leadership Summit will be held with many world-renowned international speakers, offering three dynamic sessions. The session time, 10 AM–1 PM, will host three speakers.
Saturday
11AM-2pm
Marriott Hotel
200 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT 06103
HBIU BACHELORS, MASTER’S, Ph.D., Graduation Ceremony
PROFESSORSHIP Induction, Honorary Doctorate Conferred
Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
HBIU Graduation Ceremony
Honoring great community leaders
Saturday
6pm Cocktail Hour
Gala begins 7PM-1PM.
The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts
166 Capitol Ave., Hartford, Connecticut 06106
Black Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award,
Latino Lifetime Achievement Award,
Brazilian Lifetime Achievement Award,
President’s Volunteer Service Award Lifetime Achievement Award
Saturday, August 23, 2025, is the highlight of the weekend. Annual Black Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award,
Latino Lifetime Achievement Award, Brazilian Lifetime Achievement Award, and Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award
Gala at 7 PM Many honorable guests will be in attendance. This is a formal black, white, and gold affair; women are expected to wear formal gowns, and men are expected to be in a tuxedo with a white shirt and a bowtie made with African fabric.

Performers
Coming Soon