Business & Community Excellence Awards Luncheon '23

Celebrity Emcee - Megan Mitchell, WFAA

A new face has joined WFAA Daybreak's team!  But, then again, you might have already seen reporter Megan Mitchell's cheerful disposition on your social media feeds well in advance of her WFAA debut on Friday, Jan. 27.  Before making the move to the Dallas area to join the legacy station as a reporter on WFAA Daybreak, Mitchell was an anchor and reporter for WLWT in Cincinnati for the past seven-plus years. Don't keep up with Ohio news? Social media users might have met Mitchell before today: Her TikTok account has more than 1.8 million followers and her Instagram boasts more than 83,000.

2023 Legislative Equality Champion - Rep. Venton Jones

Representative Venton Jones is a native of House District 100, representing parts of Dallas County which includes parts of South Dallas, West Dallas, East Dallas, Buckner Terrace, Victory Park, and Oak Cliff. With his election, Mr. Jones made history by becoming one of the first Black gay lawmakers elected to the Texas House of Representatives and the first Black State Legislator openly living with HIV in the United States. Read More

2023 Luncheon Menu

Salad Course
Mixed Baby Greens, Cucumber, and Grape Tomatoes
w/ Ranch or Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

Main Course
Sliced Flat Iron Beef w/ Bordelaise Sauce, Garlic Mashed Potatoes,
Grilled Beefsteak Tomato and Grilled Asparagus

Dessert
Chocolate-Chocolate Cake or New York cheese Cake w/ Strawberry Drizzle

Alternate Main Course
Grilled Cauliflower Steak with Vegetables and Tomato Sauce
The Alternate Main Course is compatible with Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy-Free, and Gluten-Free Diets