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It’s that time of year again. Just two days prior to the highly-anticipated BET Awards taking place in

Los Angeles, Culture Creators celebrated their ninth annual Innovators & Leaders Awards Brunch.

Each year, Culture Creators does an incredible job spotlighting the individuals who embody excellence, cultural influence, and storytelling across multiple industries. This year’s highly-anticipated festivities took place at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel, with the theme “The Stories We Tell” — a tribute to the narratives that shape identity, preserve legacy, and light the path forward.

Presented by Moët Hennessy and powered by Lexus, the Culture’s Biggest Brunch honored the following:

Larry Wilmore ICON Award

Keke Palmer INNOVATOR Award

Kandi Burruss TRAILBLAZER Award

Joy-Ann Reid MEDIA Award

Tasha Smith TV/FILM Award

Tina Davis MUSIC Award

Kimberly A. Blackwell BUSINESS Award

As always, the who’s who of the entertainment industry was present to walk the red carpet, as well as support all the beautiful faces present in the room

Photo Credit📸: Jorge Meza