Accomplishments & Recognition

Civic Engagement

Civic leadership is core to Linda’s professional and personal life. Linda has been a mentor and sponsor for young professionals in the marketing and communications sector in Charlotte and nationally. A longtime member of the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, and she also served on the Executive Committee.

A sustaining member of the Junior League of Charlotte and a member of Charlotte Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, she was the first woman and first African American to serve as chair of the board of trustees for Central Piedmont Community College, an institution that educates over 40,000 students annually. In 2024, Central Piedmont dedicated a classroom in Linda’s name. She has also served as chair of the board of directors for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library Foundation, chair of the board of the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, chair of the board for the Arts and Science Council and chair of the board of the YWCA of the Central Carolinas.

Linda is a Senior Fellow of the Charlotte Chapter of the American Leadership Forum and was the Executive in Residence for the Wake Forest University MBA Program in Charlotte in 2020. She currently serves on the board of the Lynwood Foundation and the Goodwill of the Southern Piedmont Foundation and is a Senior Advisor to the African American Leadership Academy in Charlotte.

Two women smiling in front of a sign reading "Linda Lockman-Brooks Classroom." Both wear patterned blazers; the scene feels formal and celebratory.
Building plaque for the Parr Center at Central Piedmont Community College, dedicated August 23, 2022, listing trustees and honoring Wilton and Mary Parr for support.
A woman in a red one-shoulder gown speaks at a podium against a dark blue curtain, exuding confidence and grace. She smiles warmly, conveying a positive and engaging atmosphere.
An elegant couple poses at an event beside a large poster of a smiling woman. The man wears a tuxedo; the woman is in a red dress. The atmosphere is celebratory.
A bronze bust sits on a table beside a vibrant bouquet of red and purple roses. Two plaques displaying 'WMY Awards Gala' are placed nearby.
Two women smiling warmly stand together indoors. One wears a bright red jacket with a name tag, the other a floral dress. A decorative cabinet is in the background.
A woman with short hair embraces an older woman while holding a large framed 'Woman of the Year' certificate. The atmosphere is warm and celebratory.
Smiling woman in a colorful blouse and leather jacket stands in an elegant room with a chandelier and potted white orchids, exuding warmth and sophistication.

Recognition

Linda and the firm have been recognized by the Charlotte Business Journal, LaNoticia – the Spanish Language newspaper and the Mecklenburg Times. In 2021, Linda was named Charlotte Woman of the Year. In 2024, Linda received The Luminary Award from the Charlotte Post Newspaper Foundation. In 2025 she received the Whitney M. Young Jr. Award from the Urban League of the Central Carolinas, and she was honored as a “Living Legend” by Who’s Who in Black Charlotte.