The Island Icons Honors 2025, presented by Carib Biz Network (CBN), returns to Brooklyn this November to spotlight the visionary entrepreneurs, creatives, and community leaders of Caribbean heritage shaping industries across the United States and the diaspora.
This year’s celebration, themed “Legacy in Motion,” will take place on Thursday, November 6, 2025, bringing together nearly 200 guests from the business, cultural, and creative sectors for an unforgettable evening of recognition, networking, and inspiration.
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The Island Icons Honors event, founded by Dr. Nicole K. Grimes, was created to celebrate and connect the trailblazers and changemakers of Caribbean descent who are redefining leadership, innovation, and community impact.
“Our honorees represent what it means to lead with both vision and heart,” said Dr. Nicole K. Grimes, Founder of Carib Biz Network. “Island Icons Honors is more than an award ceremony — it’s a movement that celebrates how Caribbean excellence continues to shape global culture, business, and possibility.”
Distinguished 2025 Honorees Include:
- Dr. Judith Joseph – 2025 Wellness & Resilience Vanguard Award
Board-certified psychiatrist, researcher, and global mental health advocate. - Marc Kwesi Farrell – 2025 Diaspora Trailblazer of the Year
Trinidadian entrepreneur and CEO of Ten To One Rum, redefining Caribbean craftsmanship on the global stage. - Marlon Nichols – 2025 Founders of the Future Award
Co-founder and Managing General Partner of MaC Venture Capital, one of North America’s leading seed-stage investment firms. - Atiba Edwards – 2025 Legacy of Leadership Award
President & CEO of the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, championing creativity, equity, and cultural education for youth.
Celebrating Partnership & Community Impact
This year’s event is proudly supported by Ten To One Rum, Clif Family Wines, and a growing roster of community partners and in-kind sponsors across food, beverage, and lifestyle industries. Together, these brands are helping to elevate Caribbean representation in business and culture, while celebrating a shared commitment to creativity, sustainability, and impact.
Guests will enjoy a pre cocktail reception, honoree presentation, and networking with some of the Caribbean diaspora’s most dynamic figures across business, tech, culture, and the arts.
