Join us for Culture’s Biggest Brunch as we celebrate 10 years of honoring the legends, leaders, and innovators who shape our world. The 9th Annual Culture Creators Awards Brunch brings together the most powerful voices across entertainment, media, tech, business, and social impact for an unforgettable day of recognition, connection, and storytelling.

This year’s theme, “The Stories We Tell,” pays tribute to the narratives that inspire change and build legacy.

2025 Honorees:
Larry Wilmore, Joy-Ann Reid, Keke Palmer, Cathy Hughes, Tasha Smith, and Tina Davis (honoring Empire’s anniversary)

Hosted by Gia Peppers
Featuring a live performance by Melanie Fiona
Powered by Moët Hennessy | Driven by Lexus

Come ready to celebrate excellence, connect with culture-shapers, and experience the magic that happens when the community comes together.

The Culture Creators Awards Brunch is Culture’s Biggest Brunch—a signature experience celebrating the visionaries, icons, and storytellers who continue to shape and shift culture. Now in its 9th year, this year’s brunch is especially meaningful as we mark the 10th anniversary of Culture Creators.

Taking place on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles, the brunch brings together industry leaders, emerging talent, and cultural changemakers for a day filled with recognition, storytelling, connection, and inspiration.

This year’s theme, “The Stories We Tell,” centers the narratives that move us—from the screen to the studio, from the boardroom to the community. We are proud to honor:

Larry Wilmore – Writer & producer
Joy-Ann Reid – Journalist & political commentator
Keke Palmer – Actress & multi-hyphenate creative
Cathy Hughes – Media pioneer & founder of Urban One
Tasha Smith – Director & advocate for authentic storytelling
Tina Davis – Music executive, recognized for her impact and Empire’s cultural legacy

The celebration will be hosted by Gia Peppers and feature a live performance by Grammy Award-winning artist Melanie Fiona.

Powered by Moët Hennessy and driven by Lexus, this event is more than an award show—it’s a cultural homecoming, a tribute to legacy, and a gathering of those who are writing the future, together.

Join us in honoring the past, celebrating the present, and shaping what’s next.