Mary Ann Conzett, of Dubuque, receives the Ruby Sutton Award from Claudette Bees. PHOTO CREDIT: Contributed

Ernestine Moss, of Dubuque, delivers a keynote address. PHOTO CREDIT: Contributed

Maya England, 17, of Dubuque, reacts to receiving the Developing & Demanding One’s Mental Excellence Minority Student Athlete of the Year Award. From left, Anthony Allen, Nina Streauslin and R.R.S. Stewart. PHOTO CREDIT: Contributed

Dubuque Dream Center Executive Director Robert Kimble speaks after his organization won the Thomas Determan Standout Community Organization Pursuing Equity Award. PHOTO CREDIT: Contributed

Anthony Allen, president of the Dubuque Branch NAACP, speaks during the organization’s 33rd annual Dubuque Branch NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet, Sunday, Nov. 6. PHOTO CREDIT: Contributed