Year at a Glance
SPRING
Ronald H. Brown American Journey Awards
The Ronald H. Brown American Journey Awards (hereafter referred to as the “American Journey Awards”) was established in 2009 to honor outstanding Americans who exemplify the vision and transformative ideals of Ronald H. Brown (1941-1996). American Journey Awards are granted to individuals who have developed opportunities and fostered the achievements of others. Like the late Ron Brown, these role models demonstrate through their life experiences the importance of mentoring, serving and nurturing a network of leaders in America. They embody the spirit of the Program’s mission and serve as a model to which Scholars should aspire. Held during Selection Weekend, the American Journey Awards attract a cross-section of distinguished professionals from the D.C. metro area and beyond.
Selection Weekend
Program finalists attend Selection Weekend, which is held during the penultimate weekend in March. Selection Weekend includes a battery of panel interviews, receptions, formal and informal leisure activities for finalists, and the Ronald H. Brown American Journey Awards.
Guided Pathway Support Program College Decision Day Celebration
Each May 1st, the Guided Pathway Support Program virtually convenes its graduating high school seniors to celebrate National College Decision Day to announce the colleges they have chosen to complete their undergraduate studies. This virtual commencement event culminates months of hard work applying for scholarships, researching colleges, writing essays, and striving to make their college goals a reality.
SUMMER
Ron Brown Leaders Summit
Leaders Summit brings together Scholars, Captains, and Alumni who participate in our Ron Brown Leaders Network with corporate partners networking and professional development. Partners share valuable insight and career advice with our young leaders while introducing them to professional opportunities within each organization.
Triennial and Annual Conferences
Annual and triennial conferences that bring Scholars, mentors, experts, and staff together in real-time are eagerly anticipated events. As Scholars are dispersed across the country, the conferences are an important part of the Program’s strategy to continuously build the bridges that connect people to one another.
Triennial conventions have been held in Aspen, Colorado; Hancock, Massachusetts; Charlottesville Virginia; and the District of Columbia with themes ranging from Defining Leadership for a New Millennium, The Value of One, The Power of All and The Ties That Bound Us, the message behind each theme was clear: our Scholars use networks to grow effectively, personally, and collectively.
FALL
Scholarship Application Window Opens
Each fall, the Ron Brown Scholar Program launches its signature scholarship application, opening the door for talented, service-oriented high school seniors to join our family of Scholars. This highly competitive opportunity provides financial support, mentorship, leadership development, and access to a lifelong network of excellence. It’s the first step in empowering the next generation of Black leaders to make a transformative impact in their communities and beyond.
