Top 10

33rd Annual Top 10 African American Male Luncheon

Thursday, February 11, 2027 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Sinclair Community College Ponitz Conference Center (Building 12)

444 West Third St. Dayton, Ohio 45402

The 2027 Top 10 African American Males
and Special Award Recipients will be Announced Soon

Join us for the 32nd Annual Top 10 African American Male Luncheon

Thursday, February 12, 2026 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Sinclair Community College Ponitz Conference Center (Building 12)

444 West Third St. Dayton, Ohio 45402

Introducing our Top 10
African American males for 2026

Mr. Darius Beckham
Mr. Anthony Byrd
Dr. Parris Carter
Mr. Christopher Cortner
Mr. Elliot Dangerfield, Sr.
Dr. Duane Dickens
Mr. Ronald Duckett, Sr.
Mr. Darren Hudson
Mr. Michael Manuel
Mr. Carlos Walker

Congratulations to all our recipients, and join us for the luncheon in February!

Sponsor Applications and Forms

Top 10 Luncheon Sponsorship Packet (Submissions Accepted<br>Nov. 10-Jan. 16, 2026)

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2026 Top 10 African American Male Luncheon Nomination Packet (Accepted Sept. 10, 2025 – Oct. 10, 2025)

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2026 Top 10 African American Male Luncheon Ad, Ticket, Table Purchasing (Ad sales Nov. 10, 2025 – Jan 8, 2026)

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The 2026 Top 10 African American Male Honorees

and Special Award Recipients

Click to view the 2026 luncheon program booklet

Smiling bearded man wearing blue patterned tie
Darius Beckham
Professional portrait of a man in a dark suit and tie against a textured background.
Anthony Byrd
Professional man wearing glasses and a navy blazer against a dark background.
Parris Carter
Smiling man with a full gray beard and glasses in a formal suit.
Terry Cochran
Professional man in a suit with a striped tie against a dark background.
Elliot Dangerfield, Sr.
Professional headshot of a smiling man in a suit and tie.
Duane Dickens
Professional portrait of a smiling man in glasses and a suit.
Ronald Duckett, Sr.
Professional portrait of a man wearing glasses and a suit with a tie.
Darren Hudson
Bald man with mustache in navy suit
Michael Manuel
Smiling man in a plaid blazer and tie against a textured backdrop.
Carlos Walker
Man in suit and purple tie smiling.
Willie A. Terrell, Jr. | John E. Moore, Sr. Lifetime Leadership Award
Smiling woman in a dark blazer and necklace.
Mrs. Helen Jones-Kelley | Charity A. Earley Service Award