Hosted by the U.S. Haitian Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

★ Nominations Are Now Open! ★

7^th Annual Haitian American
Young Professional Awards Gala

Name: Haitian American Business Summit
Start: 2026-10-31T10:00
End: 2026-10-31T16:00
Location: Blue Hills Ballroom

A Celebration of Excellence, Leadership, and Impact in the Haitian-American Community

Sunday, November 1, 2026 Blue Hills Ballroom (formerly Lombardo's), 21 Scanlon Drive, Randolph, MA 02368

Following the Second Annual Haitian American Business Summit on Saturday, October 31, 2026

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The Main Event

An Evening of Recognition, Culture & Celebration

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The U.S. Haitian Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the 7th Annual Haitian American Young Professional Awards Gala, a prestigious national celebration honoring Haitian-American professionals under the age of 45 who demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, professional achievement, and commitment to community advancement.

This signature event brings together business leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, elected officials, community advocates, partners, and supporters from across the Haitian-American diaspora for an inspiring evening of recognition, networking, culture, and celebration.

Taking place the day after the Second Annual Haitian American Business Summit, the Gala will serve as a powerful celebration of the next generation of Haitian-American leaders who are making an impact in business, civic life, entrepreneurship, education, media, culture, public service, and beyond.

Coast to Coast

A National Tribute to Haitian-American Excellence

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The Haitian American Young Professional Awards Gala is more than an awards ceremony. It is a national tribute to excellence, leadership, service, and representation within the Haitian-American community.

Each year, the U.S. Haitian Chamber of Commerce proudly recognizes outstanding individuals from across the diaspora, including honorees and nominees from:

Massachusetts New York Florida Georgia New Jersey Washington, D.C. Pennsylvania Rhode Island Connecticut And More

The tradition continues in 2026 as we highlight the exceptional talent, achievements, and leadership that exist within our vibrant national network.

And the Award Goes To…

Nomination Categories

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Nominees may be submitted in up to two categories:

Haitian American Young Professional of the Year

Haitian American Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Haitian American Young Citizen of the Year

Haitian American Young Leader of the Year

Haitian American Young Influencer of the Year

Casting Call

Nomination Process

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Do you know a Haitian-American professional who deserves to be honored on the national stage? We invite you to submit a nomination for the 7th Annual Haitian American Young Professional Awards.

Self-nominations are also welcome. We encourage professionals who are making a difference in their field or community to share their story and be considered for this national recognition.

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Nominees must:

Be of Haitian descent or strongly connected to the Haitian-American community.
Be under the age of 45.
Demonstrate leadership, professional excellence, and community involvement.
Have made meaningful contributions in their field, business, organization, or community.
Be available to participate in the awards process if selected as a finalist or honoree.

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Submit a Nomination

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Before you submit, please review the Guidelines, Eligibility Rules & FAQ for the 2026 Haitian American Young Professional Awards.

This is a self-nomination — I am nominating myself

1 Nominee Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Full Address

Employer / Organization

Professional Title

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Date of Birth

Nominees must be under the age of 45.

LinkedIn Profile

Website (if applicable)

Achievements & Contributions *

2 Nomination Categories (select up to two)

Haitian American Young Professional of the Year

Haitian American Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Haitian American Young Citizen of the Year

Haitian American Young Leader of the Year

Haitian American Young Influencer of the Year

3 Nominee Materials

Headshot (JPG/PNG)

Resume (PDF/DOC)

Supporting Materials

4 Nominator Information

Full Name *

Relationship to the Nominee *

Phone Number

Email Address *

5 Nomination Details *

6 Agreement Terms for Submission

Accuracy of Information: I affirm that the information provided in this nomination form is accurate and truthful to the best of my knowledge.

Permission to Share: I have obtained consent from the nominee to share their personal and professional information for the purpose of this nomination.

Use of Information: I understand that the information provided will be used by the U.S. Haitian Chamber of Commerce to evaluate the nominee’s eligibility for the 7th Annual Haitian American Young Professional Awards.

Publicity Release: If selected as a finalist, honoree, or winner, I grant permission for the nominee’s name, photo, biography, professional title, and related information to be used in promotional materials, announcements, event programs, media coverage, website content, and social media posts related to the awards.

Confidentiality: I acknowledge that the U.S. Haitian Chamber of Commerce may share nomination details with the selection committee and event leadership for review purposes. Personal information will otherwise be handled with care and confidentiality.

By submitting this nomination, I confirm that I understand and accept these terms and conditions. *

Save the Date

Sunday, November 1, 2026

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Blue Hills Ballroom

21 Scanlon Drive, Randolph, MA 02368

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate excellence, leadership, and achievement within the Haitian-American community. Together, we will honor remarkable young professionals, elevate inspiring stories, and recognize the future leaders shaping the next chapter of our community.

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