APNET Symposium

Join us at our premier annual event to network with innovative minds, advance your business and career, and celebrate local leaders making a difference in the community.​

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The Symposium

An electrifying night filled with engaging speakers, inspirational award/scholarship recipients, scrumptious African cuisine, and captivating cultural entertainment awaits. This great networking event brings together individuals, business and community leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and individuals passionate about African affairs to celebrate the experiences of the African Diaspora.

APNET AWARDS

Each year APNET celebrates the contributions and achievements of our members and community at large who exemplify APNET’s mission of Networking, Business & Professional Development, and/or Community Engagement.  Award recipients are recognized during our annual APNET symposium.

Networking "Spirit of APNET"

This award celebrates an individual who embodies the spirit of APNET through consistent public service to the local community and beyond, by connecting people from all walks of life and cultures to form mutually benefiting relationships.

Business & Community Engagement

This award bestows the prestigious honor to individuals and organizations showing unwavering commitment to enhancing our community. It lauds those who consistently exhibit dedication and innovation in contributing to our community, whether locally or globally, fostering its growth and reputation.

APNET Trailblazer

This award celebrates an APNET member who has consistently represented APNET to the community and achieved personal success in their professional life and community engagements.

High School Student scholarship

This award recognizes a high school student who is well rounded and excels in their academics as well as extra curricular activities.

College Student Scholarship

This award bestows the prestigious honor to individuals and organizations showing unwavering commitment to enhancing our community. It lauds those who consistently exhibit dedication and innovation in contributing to our community, whether locally or globally, fostering its growth and reputation.

Messages From Our Award Winners

Dr. Chris Lewis

Being recognized by APNET motivated me to work harder on Village Life's mission to "unite communities to promote Life, Health, and Education." I believe now, more than ever, that unity among people of the African diaspora is a key to our advancement as a society.

2013 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AWARD WINNER

Dr. Chris Lewis

Village Life Outreach, Inc

Africa Fire Mission is honored to serve in Africa to build the capacity of the fire service throughout Africa and to bring community fire prevention programs to Africa. The award from APNET has been a big encouragement to us and has helped us to continue to expand our service  throughout Africa.

2019 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AWARD WINNER

Africa Fire Mission

This Award has been a reminder to myself and my peers that we have a responsibility to serve and uplift others in the community.

2018 OUTSTANDING COLLEGE AWARD WINNER

Aicha Tiani Vessah

This Award has been a reminder to myself and my peers that we have a responsibility to serve and uplift others in the community.

2018 OUTSTANDING COLLEGE AWARD WINNER

Aicha Tiani Vessah

The Spirit of APNET Award was an inspiring achievement that has opened doors to promoting African culture and traditions in the diaspora. It has encouraged me to do more, to inspire, and to educate. It has shaped me to be an ambassador.

2015 SPIRIT OF APNET AWARD WINNER

Praise Ekeng

Reach Out To Us

For general questions or interested in serving/volunteering, 
email us at apnetcincy@myapnet.org 
or call 513-299-3208.

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