Three Alabama A&M University Honors scholars earned first place and $15,000 at the 2026 Penny Games Business Case Competition, presenting an innovative proposal to revitalize Birmingham’s historic Ensley community through arts, culture and economic development.

2026-10-27T12:00:00-08:00From left, Penny Foundation board member Martina Winston; Honors Program Director Dr. Monica L. Dillihunt; AAMU alumna and board member Kristy Stewart; Honors scholars Uchenna Justin and Jailah Richie; assistant director and coach Carla Holloway; and AAMU alumnus and board member Julian Grant./_images/pennygroupedit.jpgStudent-Led “Ensley Awakened” Proposal Earns Top Honors for Community Revitalization VisionStudent-Led“Ensley Awakened” Proposal Earns Top Honors for Community Revitalization Visionhttps://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/student-led-ensley-awakened-proposal-earns-top-honors-for-community-revitalization-vision.html