ISLAND ICONS HONORS 2026
Island Icons Honors 2026 — Salt & Gold
One Sea. Every Shore. Where Icons Bloom.
Celebrating Caribbean Trailblazers in Business, Culture & the Arts
Island Icons Honors NYC returns for an unforgettable evening honoring the trailblazing Caribbean-American entrepreneurs, creatives, and leaders shaping culture, business, and impact across the United States and the diaspora. We come from different islands, different shores, different journeys — but the same sea carried us here. This year, we celebrate what rises from it: Salt & Gold, where struggle and legacy meet, and Caribbean brilliance blooms undiluted.
Hosted during National Entrepreneurship Month, this powerful night honors the visionaries who turned bold ideas into thriving enterprises, cultural movements, and community legacies. From founders and artists to innovators and executives, Island Icons Honors is where the stories of Caribbean excellence come alive — one shore at a time.
The Evening Includes:
Prepare for an evening filled with style, storytelling, and connection: a true celebration of what it means to create, lead, and dream in color.
Red Carpet & Welcome Cocktails
Honoree Awards Ceremony recognizing excellence across business, tech, wellness, fashion, culture, and community leadership
Networking + Celebration Mixer bringing together creative entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and community changemakers
Dress Code: Caribbean Elegance / Glam
Whether you're a proud Caribbean creative, entrepreneur, or ally, this night is for you. Together, we'll honor the ones who bloomed anyway — and remind the world that Caribbean excellence is global excellence.
Join the Movement. Build the Legacy.
Whether you’re a proud Caribbean creative, entrepreneur, or ally, this night is for you. Together we’ll honor those who inspire us , and remind the world that Caribbean excellence is global excellence.
Presented by Carib Biz Network
Carib Biz Network (CBN) is the leading platform for Caribbean entrepreneurs and creatives in the U.S., building bridges across business, culture, and community. Through events, media, and education, CBN amplifies the voices of those shaping the Caribbean-American story.
🎟️ Get Your Tickets. Bring Your People. Celebrate Caribbean Greatness.
Join us for an evening of legacy, laughter, and limitless inspiration.
📍 Brooklyn, New York
📅 Tuesday, November 10th, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM ET
🌐 Learn more: www.caribbiznetwork.com/islandicons
NOTE: NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.
Management reserves the right to deny entry into event.