Phoenix Award (Congressional Black Caucus Foundation)

The Phoenix Awards are conferred by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation. This annual event recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to society while uplifting and empowering the global Black community. The Phoenix awards are the apex of the Annual Legislative Conference. It is also the primary fundraising event for the CBCF. They are streamed on BET and BET Her.

Awards
Specific awards given out as a part of the Phoenix Awards include:


 * ALC Co-Chair’s Award (ALC Co-Chair's Phoenix Award): "exemplifies corporate leadership and social responsibility on a national level"
 * Barbara Jordan Award
 * CBC Chair’s Award (Congressional Black Caucus Chair's Phoenix Award): "presented each year to an individual who exhibits the highest standards of dedication, ability and creativity"
 * CBC Co-Chair’s Award (Congressional Black Caucus Co-Chair’s Phoenix Award)
 * CBC Body Award
 * CBCF Chair's Award: "honors an individual whose work and accomplishments stand as a role model for the African-American community"
 * Congressional Black Caucus Founder’s Award
 * John Lewis Legacy Award
 * Lifetime Achievement Award
 * Trailblazer Award: "recognizes a leader who is the first, in his or her chosen field, to make a global or national groundbreaking achievement and whose vision, perseverance and lifework has created opportunities for African Americans and minorities."
 * Millennium Award: only given out in 2000
 * CBC Member's Awards:
 * George Collins Award: "presented to an individual whose community service exemplifies the dedication and work style of the late congressman George W. Collins."
 * William L. Dawson Award: "presented... to an individual who has made significant research, organizational, and leadership contributions in the development of legislation that addresses the needs of minorities in the United States"
 * Charles C. Diggs Award for foreign affairs
 * George Thomas “Mickey” Leland Award (Humanitarian Award): "presented to a person displaying exceptional compassion and great commitment to championing the causes of the poor, underprivileged and the oppressed."
 * Ralph Metcalf Award for Health: "presented to an individual or group that has excelled in providing extraordinary contributions to improve the health and wellbeing of African Americans"
 * Adam Clayton Powell Award: "for outstanding contributions to the political awareness and empowerment of African Americans"
 * Harold Washington Award (Harold Washington Phoenix Award): "presented to an individual who has contributed immeasurably to African American political awareness, empowerment and the advancement of minorities in the electoral process."
 * Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Culture Icon Award