North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency Honored North Texas Entrepreneurs During the Sold-Out Inaugural Sapphire Soiree Gala in Arlington.

DALLAS, August 13, 2024 – The North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency (NCTRCA) recently hosted it’s inaugural Sapphire Soiree Gala to honor outstanding women-led and diverse businesses throughout North Texas. Presented by The Confidence Group, the sold-out black-tie gala with a theme of “Where Elegance Meets Opulence,” was attended by leaders from all over the metroplex, including Dallas Commissioner John Wiley Price, Jim Ross, Mayor of Arlington, 

The Sapphire Soiree Gala included a VIP Reception and VIP after-party, both hosted by The Confidence. Group. NCTRCA-certified business, Casa de Reyes Tequila was the featured spirit of the event. The evening also included live entertainment by the Alpha 2 Omega band, a silent auction raffle, a photo booth, and an inspirational keynote message by Dr. Cheryl Polote Williamson, best-selling author, philanthropist, CEO, and founder of Williamson Media Group.

The highlight of the evening was recognizing the honorees of the evening: 

Prabu Patil, PROLIM Global Corporation – Trailblazer Award 

Calvin W. Stephens, SSP Consulting – NCTRCA Lifetime Achievement Award 

Arcilia Acosta, CARCON – Championing Business Diversity Award

Isaac Barnes, The Confidence Group – Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Excellence Award

Na’Kedra Rogers, Optimistically Ke, LLC – Outstanding Women-Owned Business Award

Robert Nance, Alliance Geotechnical Group – Small Business Enterprise Award

Marc Sandu, ARS Engineering, Inc. – Minority-Owned Business Excellence Award

Toan Luong, AMPH Hospitality- Amersand – Small Business Concessionaire Diamond Award

Kelye Rouse Brown, KRB Business Solutions – SOAR Success Airport Concessionaire

Honoring the living Founder: 

Mr. Martin Burrell, The Burrell Group – Legacy of Excellence NCTRCA Founder Award

Sundra Davis – Legacy of Excellence NCTRCA Founder Award