When we made the decision to launch the Business Innovators & Gamechangers Awards Gala, (B.I.G. Awards Gala) in June of 2013, we were acutely aware that we were entering an arena that was hugely over-represented – almost every event incorporated some type of award element, most with good intentions, but lacking the gravitas and profundity […]

Claudette Powell is a registered professional nurse. Her career and experience span over 20 years in home health care administration, encompassing hospital and community-based programs. Claudette’s strong passion for nursing and health care led her to venture and participate in a wide range of healthcare activities. Currently, she’s the Assistant Director of Nursing at Health […]

Alicia L. Hyndman was elected to the New York State Assembly on November 10, 2015, in the 29th AD, encompassing the neighborhoods of Laurelton, Rosedale, Springfield Gardens, St. Albans, Addisleigh Park, Hollis, and Jamaica. The daughter of Caribbean immigrants, Assemblywoman Hyndman emigrated to the U.S. from London, England as a young child. She spent her […]

Gail Lewis has a passion for and a commitment to teaching. Professionally, Gail Lewis teaches Communications at the City University of New York.  When not in a lecture hall instructing undergraduates, Professor Lewis may be found volunteering in the community teaching presentation skills and public speaking. As Vice President of Public Relations of The Cambria Heights […]

Tonight promises to me an amazing evening of celebration as guests come from all over the New York Tri-State area and the Caribbean to celebrate this year’s Business Innovators & Gamechangers also known as the B.I.G. Awards Gala. Today mark’s the 5th year anniversary of the event and the producers are thrilled once again that […]

Timothy Williams   Timothy Williams has been a senior banking executive for over 20 years; specializing in strategic banking operations, risk management and corporate restructuring. Tim serves as Vice President managing the risk management and business restructuring / workout area for Santander US, Europe’s fourth largest financial institution and the 43rd largest world company. Tim’s […]

Stephen Hill  St. George’s College Valedictorian in 1959, Stephen Hill was born in Jamaica on November 17, 1942. A part from his academic success, he excelled in the sport of cricket representing St. Georges College as captain of the Sunlight Cricket team. In 1958 he was a member of the schools victorious Manning Cup Team, […]

   Sacha A. Comrie Sacha Comrie lets her clients keep her up at night, and she doesn’t mind one bit. She takes a personal stake in her clients’ successes, ensuring VIP service – day or night – to achieve the best possible results for her clientele. Ms. Comrie has a successful Law and Real Estate […]

Captain Jophiel Philips   Captain Jophiel Philips is the Chief of Military Justice at the Expeditionary Center at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey.  He is responsible for providing legal advice to the commander and subordinate commands of the Expeditionary Center’s advanced combat support, training, and education.  In 2014, as part of the Air Force Special […]

Bess DeBetham   Southern Bell, Bess DeBetham is the standard by which any community leader in the Borough of Queens is judged by. A firm believer in giving back to the community, Bess has donated her time to several community and civic organizations, as well as an active member of the Federated Blocks of Laurelton […]

Beaumont Jefferson    Beaumont is Treasurer of Nassau County where he is responsible for cash management, long term financing and Accounts payable and disbursement of $2.6 billion dollars yearly. Beaumont is also an elected official in the Village of Westbury. As a Village Trustee he works with the Mayor and other Trustees to ensure that […]