Minority Business Opportunity Awards

“Reflections on Success,” the 2014 Minority Business Opportunity Awards were hosted April 24 at the Shreveport Convention Center on April 24. Awards were handed out to: Top Business Professional of the Year: Ken Latin, Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center; Emerging Business of the Year: Tap Snap, Lesley Duke; Small Business Owner of the Year: Karen P. Johnson, Focal Point Coaching of Louisiana; and Lifetime Achievement Award: J. Anthony Grant, Brookshire’s Grocery Company. Nationally known local musician Brady Blade served as the keynote speaker.

Karen Barnes, Ann Fumarolo

Jamie Gafford, Darrell Lynch

Darrin Dixon, Stan Varner, Jonathan Reynolds

Carter Bedford, Janie Samuels, Jerry Paige

Kathy and James Smith

Heather Grames, Kody West, Gloria Tedder

Oscar and Vanessa Joiner