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2025  PLATINUM  SPONSORS

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36th Freedom Fund Awards Banquet
Greater Texarkana Branch
  Theme The Fierce Urgency of Now!  
Time: 6:30 pm Meet & Greet   
7:00 pm Banquet
Venue: The Canvas Special Events
    2101 Texas Boulevard
Texarkana, Texas    
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
The Banquet Is Officially Sold Out!

Sponsorship Opportunities

 

 

 

  • Click here to download Banquet Flyer

  • Pay for Banquet Seat(s), Table(s) and/or Ad ONLY to Cash App: $bsears922 (OPTIONAL).

Please indicate the item(s) for which payment is being made.

 

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***Artwork Submission Deadline is September 26, 2025.  Please forward artwork or if you have questions to banquet.naacp@gmail.com.

To support the Branch, click SPONSORSHIPS or ADS/TABLES/SEATS  to download, complete and email the form.

About The Banquet

 

The Greater Texarkana Branch's 36th Freedom Fund Awards Banquet is the main fundraiser supporting programs, advocacy, and outreach. Funds raised help fulfill the Branch’s mission to serve Texarkana and Northeast Texas, promote well-being, enable growth, and protect individual rights. The Banquet also recognizes outstanding community leaders for their dedicated service and positive impact.​

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2025 Keynote Speaker and Awardees

Introducing the Keynote Speaker and the committed Awardees who contribute to meaningful progress within the Texarkana community. Learn about the distinguished individuals honored as recipients at the 36th  Freedom Fund Awards Banquet. Congratulations to all Awardees! 

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Keynote Speaker

Bishop Marvin Frank Thomas, Sr.

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Dr. Pauline Haynes Lifetime Achievement Award

​Mr. Robert A. Jones

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Religious Affairs Award

​Pastors Denorise and Cornell Hamilton

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Dr. G. W. Thompson Professional Award

Dr. Lori George

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Dr. Shirley Finn Trailblazer Award

Mrs. Mattye Gouldsby Jones

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Benjamin Dennis President Award

Dr. Doug Brubaker

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A. E. Alton Educational Award

Mrs. Thelma Metcalf-Forte

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Dr. Calvin Rolark Business and Economic Award

Lovin Life RV Park

Sirron and Nicole Bailey

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John J. Jones Sr. Community Service Award

Dr. Evelyn Abhulimen

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Dan Haskins Torchbearer Award

Mayor Bob Bruggeman

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