Joy Worldwide Inc. nominated for Startup of the Year

New York, USA - August 16, 2024 - We are excited to announce that Joy Worldwide Inc. has been chosen as a finalist for Startup of the Year by Black Travel Summit. Startup of the Year is one category in Black Travel Summit’s, VICtor Awards, which are part of the Black Travel Summit's efforts to recognize outstanding individuals in the Black travel space. Candidates are awarded in 6 categories and selected by members of the community for their achievements, persistence, and influence.

Black Travel Summit produces an annual multi-day summit and several shorter in-person and digital events throughout the year creating entertaining programming around the impact, future, and rich tapestry of Black culture in travel. Through their efforts, they aim to bridge the gap and foster partnerships between Black travel professionals and leaders, entrepreneurs, creators, and our allies.

Joy Worldwide Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit launched in November 2023. The mission of Joy Worldwide Inc. (JWW) is to create pathways for African American college students to study abroad through education, advocacy, and scholarship programs. The first cohort of the Joy Worldwide Inc. Scholarship Program was announced in January 2024 and awarded four students with scholarships for their study abroad programs. The second cohort of scholarship recipients will be announced in early September.

”It is an honor to be acknowledged and recognized as an organization that is innovating in the travel space.” - Joy Donnelly, Founding Executive Director of Joy Worldwide Inc.

To learn more, donate, or partner with Joy Worldwide, check out our website at www.joyworldwideinc.com.