Founders' Day Awards Ceremony
Tuesday, May 10, 2005

The Founders' Day Awards Ceremony is an annual event that honors Congressional Black Caucus Members, their Spouses and staff, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation staff, Board members, and CBCF Alumni on a rotational basis. The event has been titled as such to commemorate the founding of the CBCF Leadership Network of Alumni in February 2000. The officers and members of the CBCF Leadership Network select honorees based on their service and contributions to the CBCF and its educational programs. This year's honorees include:

The Honorable John Conyers, Jr. and Mrs. Monica Conyers
Mr. George Dailey
Ms. Adriana Spikes

During the Founders Day Award program, the CBCF also recognizes and celebrates the achievements of its current class of Congressional Fellows. The 2005 Congressional Fellowship class includes:

DeAunderia Bryant, Ph.D. Candidate, Office of Congressman William Clay
Quentin Stubbs, MPA, Office of Congressman James Clyburn
Shawki Haffar, MPA, Office of Congressman Charles Rangel
John Jones, M.A., Office of Congressman Alcee Hastings
Nkeruwem Essien-Udom, LL.B, MCJ Office of Congressman Donald Payne