Business Address:
Amistad Long Island Black Bar Association
The Law Offices of J. Stewart Moore, P.C.
320 Carleton Ave, Suite 3300,
Central Islip, NY 11722
RECOGNITION AWARDS
Each year at AMISTAD's Annual Gala and during Black History Month, AMISTAD recognizes esteemed members of our organization, members of the legal and judicial communities and influential members of the public community.
Galas, Dinners, and Luncheons - Through the Years
Annual Gala Dinner Awards
Founder’s Award
This award is given to an Amistad member that has lead with vision and conviction to push the organization forward in its goals of promoting equity, diversity and inclusion in the practice of law on Long Island.
The inaugural Founder’s Award was granted in 2021 to two of Amistad’s founders,
Hon. Victoria Gumbs-Moore and J. Stewart Moore, Esq.
2024: The Honorable Valerie M. Cartright
2023: Leslie Anderson, Esq. (posthumously)
2022:
Patricia A. Waite, Esq.
Diversity Impact Award
Granted to an individual that has worked with Amistad to expand our programming and the opportunities available for our membership of minority judges, attorneys, and law students.
2024: Andrea Elder-Howell, Esq.
2023: Hon. Jerald S. Carter (ret.)
Trailblazer Award
Granted to an individual who has demonstrated a pivotal and impactful position that aligns with the mission of of Amistad.
2024:
Lt. Governor Antonio Delgado
2023: Chief Judge of the State of New York: Hon. Rowan Wilson
2022:
Hon. Geoffrey N. Prime
The Amistad Presidential Award
Awarded to a community member that not only represents the mission of Amistad but also has positively contributed to the Nassau County Community in accordance with the annual Black History Month Theme.
2025: Onika Shepherd-Bernabe
2024: Hon. Alfred Cooper (Ret.)
2023: Deputy Supervisor Dorothy L. Goosby, Town of Hempstead
2022: Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages, 22nd Assembly District
2021: The Hon. Michele Woodard
25th Anniversary Reception at Oheka Castle
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In 2021, Amistad Long Island Black Bar Assn celebrated its 25th anniversary year.
In recognition of this milestone, a reception was held at Oheka Castle in Huntington, NY on
July 29, 2021.
The event was an astounding success with over 200 attendees.
Hon. Valerie Cartright served as the Mistress of Ceremony and remarks were given by T. Andrew Brown, 2021 NYSBA President and Joseph Drayton, 76th President of the National Bar Association.
The keynote address was delivered by NYS Attorney General, Leticia James.
At this event, the inaugural Founders Award was given to Hon. Victoria Gumbs-Moore and J. Stewart Moore, Esq.
This event was also a successful fundraiser, helping to provide the means for AMISTAD to continue to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in the Long Island legal community and beyond.
