Alan AP Powell and Grand Canyon University Chosen for 53rd Whitney M.

Young Awards

On May 12th, 2017 at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa, the 53rd Annual Whitney M. Young Jr
Awards Dinner will showcase two amazing forces of change in our community: Alan "AP" Powell
and Grand Canyon University. This annual event recognizes individuals and corporations who have
exhibited genuine concern for the community. The award is giving to those whose everyday actions
exemplify the principles for which Whitney M. Young, Jr. stood.

Phoenix, AZ, April 04, 2017 --(PR.com)-- On May 12th, 2017 at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa,
the 53rd Annual Whitney M. Young Jr Awards Dinner will showcase two amazing forces of change in
our community. This annual event recognizes individuals and corporations who have exhibited genuine
concern for the community in promoting and celebrating diversity, racial harmony, as well as social and
economic equality. The award is giving to those whose everyday actions exemplify the principles for
which Whitney M. Young, Jr. stood.

This year's honorees are two incredibly empowering forces of change. The individual award will be
presented to founder of the Checkered Flag Run and CEO of AP & Associates, Alan AP Powell, for his
tireless generosity over the last decade giving away more than 25,000 backpacks to children in Phoenix.
The corporate award will be presented to Grand Canyon University, a private, Christian school selected
because of their on-going efforts to revitalize economically disadvantaged neighborhoods in and around
Phoenix.

Every year it is my honor to showcase a small number of individuals in our community that are truly
making a difference. Mr. Powell and Grand Canyon University are two exceptional examples of positive
generosity for social change and we are grateful to have them, said George Dean, president and CEO of
the Greater Phoenix Urban League.

Named after Whitney M. Young, Jr., an incredibly influential, but lesser known force of change during
the Civil Rights Movement. He underscores the power and impact of those that are committed to bringing
about change by influencing the economic and business foundations of our society.

Information on ticket pricing can be found on the Greater Phoenix Urban League's website:
www.gphxul.org/events/

When: Friday May 12, 2017 cocktails and networking start at 6:00PM, dinner at 7:30PM

Where: Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, Trailblazer Ballroom, 6902 E Greenway Parkway, Scottsdale,
Arizona 85254

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Greater Phoenix Urban League via Change3
Director Kneko Burney
844-314-1265
Contact via Email
www.gphxul.org

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