2023 AWARD RECIPIENTS

Verius Property Group (VPG) specializes in construction, real estate development, and property management. Founded in 2010, VPG has leveraged its industry expertise and partnerships to build, rebuild, renovate, and enhance communities and partnerships throughout greater New Orleans and beyond.

At the heart of VPG are its core values encapsulated in the acronym P.R.I.D.E: Passion, Resourcefulness, Integrity, Dependability, and Excellence. These principles form the foundation of VPG’s mission and drive every aspect of the company’s operations.

With an unwavering commitment to building a better tomorrow with P.R.I.D.E, VPG continues its mission to transform communities and create lasting value for its clients.

A New Orleans biotechnology firm established in 2017, Obatala Sciences facilitates diversity in clinical research and expedites the development of therapies for diseases like obesity, diabetes, and cancer, while advancing tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.

With a robust pipeline comprising human-derived hydrogels, adult human stem cells from diverse populations, cell culture media, and tissue chip kits—including the on-market fat-on-chip system—Obatala Sciences provides essential platforms for drug discovery and development. By offering more accurate models that mimic human physiology, their solutions enhance drug success rates, while significantly reducing costs and time to market.