September 24, 2026 · Lighthouse Rooftop · LIC

Thank You, New York.

An Unforgettable First Chapter

The eight 2026 Black Tech Honors award recipients in formal attire holding their crystal awards on the red carpet — The 2026 Recipients · Official Gala Photograph

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The inaugural 2026 Black Tech Honors Awards Gala was made possible by an extraordinary community. To our honorees, donors, partners, sponsors, volunteers, supporters, and guests—thank you for believing in the vision and helping us celebrate Black excellence in technology, engineering, leadership, and service.

NSBE NYC Professionals Board

Powered by Community. Built with Purpose.

Behind this inaugural celebration was a dedicated team committed to recognizing excellence, strengthening community, and creating a platform that celebrates the impact of Black professionals across technology and engineering.

With Special Thanks

Our Official Donors

For investing in the vision and making this celebration possible.

Our Corporate Partners

For standing with NSBE NYC in building the pipeline.

Our 2026 Sponsors

For supporting an evening dedicated to Black excellence in tech.

Our Volunteers & Supporters

For the countless hours behind every detail of the night.

Lighthouse Rooftop & Staff

For hosting the gala and helping bring the evening together.

Our Honorees, Host, DJ & Guests

And the broader NSBE NYC community — this night was yours.

Corporate Partners

Partner · Gold Sponsor

Partner · Bronze Sponsor

2026 Gala Sponsors

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

VIP In-Kind Donors

Bella Bath & Body

Handcrafted skincare, body care, and self-care products.

VIP In-Kind Donor

@bellabathandbody

Live Loud Foods

Chef-crafted snacks featuring bold, globally inspired flavors.

VIP In-Kind Donor

@live.loud.foods

KS_COS_METICS the Brand

Natural handcrafted skin, hair, and body care products.

VIP In-Kind Donor

@ks_cos_metics

Savoir Faire

Premium fragrance and lifestyle products with an artistic focus.

VIP In-Kind Donor

@mysavoirfaire

PROPPAH TINGZ™

Afro-Caribbean apparel, accessories, and culturally inspired designs.

VIP In-Kind Donor

@proppahtingz

Divine Disruption

Custom apparel, upcycled denim, and Afro-centric jewelry.

VIP In-Kind Donor

@_divine_disruption_

Official Event Partner

MetroElite Concierge & Transport

Executive transportation and concierge services supporting a seamless Black Tech Honors gala experience.

Official Event Partner

www.metroeliteexperience.com @metroeliteexperience

This Was Only the Beginning.

Thank you for helping make the inaugural Black Tech Honors Awards Gala a success. Together, we celebrated achievement, honored service, strengthened connections, and created a foundation for what comes next.

Black Tech Honors 2026

Presented by NSBE NYC Professionals

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