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A Manor-founded clinic serving Black men’s health needs took home two national business awards earlier this summer, recognition its founders said reflects a broader mission to fix how people experience healthcare.
The Black Men’s Health Clinic, founded by fatherand- son doctors Larry Wallace Sr. and Larry Wallace Jr., received a silver award for Veteran- Owned Business of the Year and a bronze for Thought Leader of the Year at the 2026 American Business Awards in New York City. The honors were presented by the Stevie Awards, which attendees referred to as the “Oscars of business.”
“This recognition validates what our work has shown in real communities — access alone is not enough if people are still left to navigate disconnected systems by themselves,” Wallace Sr. said in a statement.
According to BMHC, the clinic operates as a liaison between patients and healthcare systems, helping coordinate services, explain options and follow up with those who have fallen out of care.
The clinic specifically addresses patterns among Black men who normalize physical and emotional conditions and delay or avoid seeking care, according to the founders. BMHC meets patients in familiar settings and stays involved long enough to ensure they receive actual care rather than just a referral.
Wallace Jr., who served as Manor’s first Black mayor from 2019 to 2021, said his experience across the military, veteran affairs, government and healthcare shaped the clinic’s focus on coordination and reducing barriers to care.
Wallace Sr. also served in the military.
“Surviving is not the same as being healthy,” a BMHC statement said. “Many people are not struggling because they lack motivation. They are struggling because systems can be fragmented, exhausting and difficult to navigate on one’s own.”
Manor councilwoman and health committee chair Anne Weir extended her congratulations to the doctors, praising the recognition.
“So many people get lost in the healthcare system, and the work Black Men’s Health Clinic is doing to bridge that gap is life changing,” she said.
Manor resident Shannon Jones added the clinic fills a critical gap in the region.
“The Black Men’s Health Clinic represents a focused approach to addressing critical health-service needs for men of color in the health desert of eastern Travis County,” Jones said. “With rapid growth, especially in Manor, BMHC serves as a major community resource whose outreach, education and healthcare screening efforts can help reverse negative health outcomes and serve as a model for Texas and the nation.”
BMHC was also recognized by the American Heart Association during its 2026 Austin Heart Ball for its work building trust and keeping patients connected to care.
“Seeing BMHC receive these awards is proof that the work we’re doing for men and our communities matters,” BMHC behavioral health worker Antonio Montgomery said. “I’m proud to be part of an organization recognized nationally while making a real difference right here at home.”
For more information or help accessing healthcare, visit blackmenshealthclinic. org or call 737-210-8446.
BMHC CLIENT SURVEY
• 98% said BMHC’s outreach team provided a strong support system.
• 99% reported medical provider expectations were met.
• 55% have seen a doctor within the past six months.
• 45% were at risk of falling out of care or already disconnected, including 31% who had not seen a doctor in over a year.
