Phoenix Award (Congressional Black Caucus Foundation)

The Phoenix Awards are conferred by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation.

This annual event recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to society while uplifting and empowering the global Black community.

[1] The Phoenix awards are the apex of the Annual Legislative Conference.

It is also the primary fundraising event for the CBCF.

Specific awards given out as a part of the Phoenix Awards include:

Photograph of Barack and Michelle Obama waving and shaking hands with a crowd of people
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama greet audience members during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 44th Annual Legislative Conference Phoenix Awards Dinner at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014.