ABOUT THE AWARDS
Career Communications Group, Inc. (CCG) was founded in 1985 with a unique mission: To promote significant low-resource community achievement in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). As a low-resource community-owned talent management
company providing leadership solutions to individuals and organizations, we recognize the mandate to promote excellence among our youth by telling the stories of the thousands of unheralded low-resource community-owned engineers, technologists,
and scientists who are striving for success.
CCG publishes Hispanic Engineer & Information Technology magazine, US Black Engineer & Information Technology magazine, and Women of Color magazine. In addition to the BEYA STEM Conference, CCG hosts the Waves of Change
STEM Conference.
CCG is founder of three national public awareness/community empowerment campaigns: Black Family Technology Awareness Week, La Familia Technology Week, and the Native American Family Technology Journey, all sponsored by IBM Corporation. The purpose
of these programs is to get low-resource community families and communities focused on the urgent need for development in the field of technology.
Through our annual, national conferences; educational and public awareness programs; inspiring magazines; and other products and services, CCG reaches thousands of students and professionals each year. Though our continuous research and relationships,
we are able to strengthen low-resource communities, and the nation, by extending opportunities in the high-dollar-value fields of STEM.
Nominations are open to all without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Registration information
If you are an outstanding achievement awardee, we will send an email to you with more information about how you can register.
Before you begin the registration process, please coordinate with your employer to avoid duplicating your registration.
If you are a peer-reviewed awardee, we will be registering you and your one complimentary guest. More information about this registration process will be shared via email.
Please note that in 2026, all awardees will be recognized in person only. As a result, you will pick up your award in person. Outstanding Achievement Awardees (Modern-Day Technology Leaders and Science Spectrum Trailblazers) will pick up their
award packages from the Awardees section of the registration desk during registration hours. Peer-reviewed awardees will receive their award onstage at either the HBCU Engineering Deans' Recognition Event or the BEYA Awards Ceremony.
CELEBRATING YOUR AWARD
Celebration Videos
Your family, friends, and co-workers can get into the BEYA celebration by posting a video saying how proud they are of you as an awardee. They can upload their video here.
Share Your Moment
Receiving this award is a point of pride, not only for you, but for the entire community who helped you to succeed. Many friends, family, and co-workers want to join in on your celebration. We will be streaming all of the recognition events
on YouTube during the conference. Please feel free to share your recognition event's link below:
AWARDEE INFORMATION
Choose the venue where you will be receiving your award from the list below to see information.
TECHNOLOGY RECOGNITION Luncheon
Key Ballroom, Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor in Baltimore, MD
Friday, February 13, 2026 | 11:45 AM - 2:15 PM EST
Awards Given at this Venue:
- Modern-Day Technology Leader
- Science Spectrum Trailblazer
AWARD RECIPIENTS INFORMATION
- Speech Requirement: As an Outstanding Achievement Awardee, you will not give a speech. Recognition at this event is graduation style.
- Award Information: As a winner of either a Modern-Day Technology Leader or Science Spectrum Trailblazer award, you will receive a digital copy of your certificate via the email in your nomination package. In addition,
you will receive a physical award package that includes a certificate and lapel pin at the conference. Please pick up your award packet at the registration desk during open registration hours. Award packets will not be mailed
to awardees.
- Event Attire: Business; Military Class A or Service Dress
- Event Details: The seating will be in rounds of ten seats. Lunch will be served during the Technology Recognition Event. In order to attend this event in person, you must be registered registered for the conference.
- Registration Amenities: Each award recipient recognized at this venue receives on (1) discounted full registration conference package at a rate of $725. Additional guests receive a 25% discount on regularly priced
registration packages or individual event tickets by selecting "Award Recipient Guest" as their Attendee Type when completing the registration form.
- Additional Guest Policy: Award recipients may invite additional guests who will receive a 25% discount on regularly priced registration packages or individual event tickets by selecting "Award Recipient Guest"
as their Attendee Type when completing the registration form.
HBCU ENGINEERING DEANS' Breakfast
Key Ballroom, Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor in Baltimore, MD
Saturday, February 14, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 9:45 AM EST
Awards Given at this Venue:
- GEM Outstanding Young Alumnus
- Student Leadership - Undergraduate Level
Award Recipients Information
- Speech Requirement: 100 words
- Speech Due: December 1, 2025
- Event Attire: Business; Military Class A or Service Dress
- Speech Guidelines and Submission: Speech guidelines will be provided via email directly to the respective awardees. Speeches will be submitted via the form provided in the awardees' notification emails.
- Award Information: As a winner at this event, you will receive your award onstage.
- Event Details: The seating for this event will be in rounds with 10 seats per table. Awardees, their one complimentary guest, and their presenter will be asked to sit at a marked reserved table at the front of
the ballroom to ensure ease of access to the stage. Complimentary pastries, coffee, and tea will be available at the ballroom to bring with you to your table and enjoy during the event. In order to attend this event in person,
you must be registered for the conference.
- Registration Amenities: Each award recipient recognized at this venue receives a complimentary full registration conference package for themselves and one guest. Additional guests receive a 25% discount on regularly
priced registration packages or individual event tickets by selecting "Award Recipient Guest" as their Attendee Type when completing the registration form.
- Additional Guest Policy:Additional guests receive a 25% discount on regularly priced registration packages or individual event tickets by selecting "Award Recipient Guest" as their Attendee Type when completing
the registration form.
BEYA AWARDS CEREMONY
Key Ballroom, Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor in Baltimore, MD
Saturday, February 14, 2026 | 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST
Awards Given at this Venue:
- David Steward Legacy Award
- Dr. Eugene M. Deloatch Legacy Award
- Dr. Freeman Hrabowski III Legacy Award
- Dr. Lydia W. Thomas Legacy Award
- Linda Gooden Legacy Award
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- President's Award
- Reginald Van Lee Legacy Award
- Rodney C. Adkins Legacy Award
- Stephanie C. Hill Legacy Award
AWARDS RECIPIENTS INFORMATION
- Speech Requirements: 100 words
- Speech Due: December 1, 2025
- Event Attire: Black-tie
- Speech Guidelines and Submission: Speech guidelines will be provided via email directly to the respective awardees. Speeches will be submitted via the form provided in the awardees' notification emails.
- Award Information: As a winner of one of the awards listed above, you will receive your award onstage at the BEYA Awards Ceremony.
- Event Details: The seating will be in theatre style. As a result, no food will be served at the BEYA Awards Ceremony. In order to attend this event in person, you must be registered for the conference.
- Registration Amenities: Each award recipient recognized at this venue receives a complimentary full registration conference package for themselves and one guest. Additional guests receive a 25% discount on regularly
priced registration packages or individual event tickets by selecting "Award Recipient Guest" as their Attendee Type when completing the registration form.
- Additional Guest Policy: Award recipients may invite additional guests who will receive a 25% discount on regularly priced registration packages or individual event tickets by selecting "Award Recipient Guest"
as their Attendee Type when completing the registration form.
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