Montgomery Mayor Steven L. Reed Receives 2025 D3 Leadership in Diversity Award from National Urban League

MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- The National Urban League announced that City of Montgomery Mayor Steven L. Reed is the recipient of the 2025 D3 Leadership in Diversity Award. 

The award was presented to Mayor Reed during the Defend Democracy, Demand Diversity, Defeat Poverty (D3) Leadership Breakfast at the organization’s Empowerment Summit in Washington, D.C. 

Mayor Reed was recognized with the award for his exceptional commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion while uplifting historically underserved communities.  

The National Urban League works to provide economic empowerment, educational opportunities and the guarantee of civil rights for the underserved in America. 

As a trailblazing leader, Mayor Reed has championed policies and initiatives that promote economic empowerment, social justice, and democratic engagement.  

Reed efforts include local collaboration and advocation in Montgomery as mayor, as well as across the country as seen in his recent tenure serving as President of the African American Mayors Association. 

The Empowerment Summit is the National Urban League’s annual policy convening, bringing together leaders from the Urban League Movement, Congress, agency officials, and community partners to advocate for legislation that uplifts Black Americans and underserved communities.  

Mayor Reed delivered brief acceptance remarks during the D3 Leadership Breakfast and shared his vision for a more just and equitable future. 

About the National Urban League 
The National Urban League is a historic civil rights organization dedicated to economic empowerment, equality, and social justice. Founded in 1910 and headquartered in New York City, the Urban League collaborates at the national and local levels with community leaders, policymakers, and corporate partners to elevate the standards of living for African Americans and other historically underserved groups. With 90 affiliates serving 300 communities in 37 states and the District of Columbia, the Urban League spearheads the development of social programs and authoritative public policy research, and advocates for policies and services that close the equality gap. At the community level, the National Urban League and its affiliates provide direct services that improve the lives of more than two million people annually. 

For more information or media inquiries about the Empowerment Summit or the D3 Leadership Breakfast sponsored by the National Urban League, please contact tcandori@nul.org.