Famous Amos Honors Late Founder, Gifts 3 Black Entrepreneurs $150K In Capital And Resources

by Jeroslyn JoVonn September 25, 2024 Wally Amos’ legacy is honored through the Famous Amos 2024 Ingredients for Success Entrepreneurs Initiative (IFS) winners. Famous Amos is honoring the legacy of founder Wally Amos by announcing the winners of the 2024 Ingredients for Success Entrepreneurs Initiative (IFS). Now in its fourth year, the annual program offers $150,000 in funding and continuous support to a select group of talented early-stage Black entrepreneurs. The program pays tribute to the late Wally Amos, who became a household name in the 1970s with the launch of Famous Amos cookies. The announcement of this year’s Ingredients for Success grand prize winners comes one month after Amos passed away at age 88. Ten finalists were chosen from over 2,800 applicants, with the top three emerging as the award recipients. This year’s winner’s winners include: Adrienne Gadling, owner and founder of 10 City Spa – a full-service nail salon in Stone Mountain, Georgia, offering top-tier service and a VIP experience. Corry Banks, founder of ModBap Modular – a Black-owned electronic music equipment manufacturing company with worldwide distribution. Elizabeth Rene, founder of PO’UP! Card Game – a nostalgic party game that celebrates Black excellence through the lens of the...