Achievements

Since our inception in 2003, Progressive Black Men has consistently achieved remarkable milestones and earned numerous accolades. Our dedication to excellence and impactful programming has been recognized through a series of prestigious awards that celebrate our contributions to personal and professional development. Each award reflects our commitment to fostering growth and success among our members and demonstrates the progress we've made in advancing our mission. As we continue to innovate and expand our initiatives, we remain focused on maintaining the high standards that have defined our journey and contributed to our sustained success.

Chapter Awards

National Chapter of the Year (2005, 2009, 2019, 2021, 2025)

1st Place: Black History Month “No Name Game Show” (2004)
1st Place: Beta Eta Sigma “Brain Bowl” (2004)
1st Place: National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) “African-American Quiz Bowl” (2004)
National Brotherhood Award (2009)
National Community Service/Service Week Award (2009)
Brother of the Year (2011)
Brother of the Year (2019)

Black Student Union "Organization of the Year" (2023)

Black Student Union "Collaboration of the Year" (2024)

Academic Excellence

American Association of Blacks in Energy Scholarship (2010-11) and Biological Engineer Florida Section Student Award (2008)

American Society for Gravitational and Space Biology, Research Presentation (2011)

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, Morocco (2011)

Beta Eta Sigma Black Honor SocietyCriminology Law & Honor SocietyCongressional Research Panelist (2011)

Dean's List Recipients (2003-Present)

Department of Political Science Multi-Cultural Student of the Year Award (2009)

ESQUIRE: The Society of Minority Pre-Law StudentsFlorida Board of Education Scholar (2007)

Florida Space Grant Recipient (2010-12)

Florida State Law Summer for Undergraduates Program, Participant (2010)

Communal Support

Alachua Regional Detention CenterAl’z Place/Elder CareBlack Student Union Kid’s DayBlack Student Union’s annual “Be Scared U” Children’s Haunted HouseBlack History Month's "Lunch at the IBC" SeriesBlack History Month "In the Blackground" forum sponsorCollege 101Eastside High SchoolGainesville Kid’s DayHabitat for HumanityHustle For Humanity 4K run

Lincoln Middle School

Make A Difference Day

Phoenix Center

Progressive Black Men, Inc. Canned Food Drive

Ronald McDonald House

Shands Children’s Hospital

Sugar Hill Boys & Girls ClubTutors/Mentors.

Upward Bound