BoyarMiller’s LABB Program Wins PRSA Houston Silver Excalibur Award

Executive Summary:
BoyarMiller announces that its Legal Assistance for Black-owned Businesses (LABB) program earned the Silver Excalibur Award in the 2026 PRSA Houston Diversity and Inclusion/Multicultural Public Relations category. The recognition honors the firm’s commitment to expanding access to pro bono legal services and supporting Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs throughout the Houston community.

HOUSTON (June 30, 2026) – BoyarMiller is proud to announce that its Legal Assistance for Black-owned Businesses (LABB) program has been named the 2026 PRSA Houston Excalibur Award winner, earning the Silver Award in the Diversity and Inclusion/Multicultural Public Relations category.

Presented by PRSA Houston, the Excalibur Awards recognize outstanding public relations programs, campaigns, and communications initiatives that demonstrate measurable impact and excellence. The Diversity and Inclusion/Multicultural Public Relations category honors programs that promote inclusivity while creating meaningful, measurable outcomes.

Developed by BoyarMiller, the LABB program provides pro bono legal services to Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs, helping them navigate legal challenges, strengthen their businesses, and pursue long-term growth with greater confidence. Since its inception, the program has provided more than 424 hours of legal services to 17 clients.

“Receiving the Silver Excalibur Award is an incredible honor for everyone who has contributed to the LABB program,” said Andrew Pearce, Shareholder and Litigation Group Chair. “At BoyarMiller, we believe that strong businesses strengthen communities. Through LABB, we are helping expand access to quality legal counsel for Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs, and we are grateful that PRSA Houston has recognized the impact of this work.”

The firm extends its appreciation to the attorneys and professional staff whose dedication has made the program possible, including Shareholder and Litigation Group Chair Andrew Pearce, Office Services Manager Jimmie Johnson, Paralegal Antrice Thomas, Associate Ashley King, Founding Shareholder Gary Miller, Shareholder Hilary Tyson, Chief Operating Officer Josie Morgan, Accounting Analyst Laura Sneed, Marketing Specialist Makinze Roman-Salazar, and Associate Mary Pilson.

The Silver Excalibur Award recognizes the measurable impact of BoyarMiller’s LABB program and reinforces the firm’s ongoing commitment to creating opportunities for underserved business owners. Through strategic pro bono legal counsel, the program helps Black-owned businesses navigate legal challenges, reduce barriers to growth, and pursue their business goals with confidence.

Learn more about BoyarMiller’s Legal Assistance for Black-owned Businesses (LABB) program at: https://www.boyarmiller.com/about-us/legal-assistance-for-black-owned-businesses/

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FAQs

What is the PRSA Houston Excalibur Award?

The PRSA Houston Excalibur Awards recognize outstanding public relations programs, campaigns, and communications initiatives that demonstrate excellence and measurable impact across multiple categories.

What award did BoyarMiller win?

BoyarMiller’s Legal Assistance for Black-owned Businesses (LABB) program received the 2026 PRSA Houston Silver Excalibur Award in the Diversity and Inclusion/Multicultural Public Relations category. The award recognizes communications initiatives that promote inclusivity while delivering measurable impact.

What is the LABB program?

LABB, or Legal Assistance for Black-owned Businesses, is BoyarMiller’s pro bono initiative designed to help Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs access strategic legal guidance that supports business growth and long-term success.

Who benefits from the LABB program?

The program serves Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs by providing pro bono legal services that help address business legal needs and position organizations for future growth.

How can I learn more about BoyarMiller’s community initiatives?

Visit our Community Involvementor LABB Program pages to learn more about BoyarMiller’s community engagement and involvement opportunities.

About BoyarMiller

BoyarMiller is a mid-size Houston-based law firm that advances client business goals by bringing new possibilities into focus with confidence and clarity to achieve extraordinary outcomes. Since 1990, we have been providing practical and smart business solutions. Our firm is composed of three practice groups—corporate mergers and acquisitions, real estate, and litigation—and we serve multinational companies, middle-market businesses and entrepreneurs in need of collaborative and strategic representation.

About PRSA Houston

PRSA Houston is one of the nation’s largest and most active chapters of the Public Relations Society of America. Founded in 1950, PRSA Houston focuses on helping members become more valuable to their organizations and clients, and therefore become more successful professionally by providing peer-based support; encouraging professional growth through participation in educational programs and leadership roles; and promoting the highest standards of professional competence and ethics. In its 41st year, the Excalibur Awards celebrate the various vibrant communicators located in the greater Houston area.