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News4JAX (WJXT/WCWJ) is proud to partner with The Porter Law Firm to present the Fourth Annual Jacksonville Image Awards.
News4JAX (WJXT/WCWJ) is committed to informing and celebrating the communities we serve. The Jacksonville Image Awards were created to honor and celebrate achievements of individuals and organizations in the African American community to inspire, educate, and enlighten everyone we reach that success is achievable and should be celebrated.
The Jacksonville Image Awards honor those who have achieved success in a chosen profession or career, and whose efforts have made a significant positive impact in the community. Honorees are noted for the consistency and longevity of their work, including their individual achievements and efforts to inspire and support the success of others.
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Here are the winners of the 2020 Jacksonville Image Awards
Read full article: Here are the winners of the 2020 Jacksonville Image AwardsThe Jacksonville Image Awards, an inaugural awards show sponsored by the Cochran Firm, celebrates the outstanding accomplishments of individuals whose efforts have had a positive impact on our community.
News4JAX hosting inaugural Jacksonville Image Awards
Read full article: News4JAX hosting inaugural Jacksonville Image AwardsGraham Media Group Jacksonville is partnering with the Cochran Firm, among other local organizations, to recognize outstanding achievements in the African American community through the inaugural Jacksonville Image Awards.
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‘It’s about legacy’: Veteran raising funds to restore fallen Marine’s truck, give it to his son for his 15th birthday
Read full article: ‘It’s about legacy’: Veteran raising funds to restore fallen Marine’s truck, give it to his son for his 15th birthdayA Marine Corps veteran launched a fundraiser to restore the truck of a fellow Marine who was killed while serving the country 15 years ago.
How you can help clean up the beach Saturday after 4th of July festivities
Read full article: How you can help clean up the beach Saturday after 4th of July festivitiesVolunteers will pick up trash and other debris along the shoreline from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Saturday after Friday's Fourth of July festivities.
Community First Credit Union converting old home of Edgewood Bakery into unique branch with front lawn, food feature
Read full article: Community First Credit Union converting old home of Edgewood Bakery into unique branch with front lawn, food featureCommunity First Credit Union on Monday announced it is renovating and repurposing the former Edgewood Bakery building to become its Murray Hill Branch.
Ponte Vedra couple donates landmark $50M to Mayo Clinic for its global health care innovation exchange
Read full article: Ponte Vedra couple donates landmark $50M to Mayo Clinic for its global health care innovation exchangeA Ponte Vedra couple made a landmark $50 million donation Monday to the Mayo Clinic and will be honored by having the hospital’s innovation exchange program renamed in their honor.
Big Gay Picnic at Willowbranch Park, Pride field day at Riverside Arts Market honor LGBTQ+ roots, build community bonds
Read full article: Big Gay Picnic at Willowbranch Park, Pride field day at Riverside Arts Market honor LGBTQ+ roots, build community bondsOn Saturday, the Big Gay Picnic in Willowbranch Park and the Pride Celebration at Riverside Arts Market brought together members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies to celebrate as Pride Month came to a close.
Jacksonville man builds “Little Free Library” in Woodland Acres neighborhood
Read full article: Jacksonville man builds “Little Free Library” in Woodland Acres neighborhoodPeople in the Woodland Acres neighborhood, specifically on the 7600 block of Eaton Avenue just off Arlington Road, will see the newest little free library.
