The Jacksonville Image Awards is a prestigious event that celebrates the contributions and impact of community leaders in Jacksonville. From recognizing trailblazers and rising stars to honoring excellence in music and education, this event brings together a diverse audience to support and uplift each other. With awards like the Innovator Award and the Pinnacle Award, the Jacksonville Image Awards highlights the transformative power of individuals who make a difference. This annual event not only entertains but also inspires, fostering unity and creating space for positive change in the community. Don't miss the chance to watch the 2024 Jacksonville Image Awards, set to be broadcasted on CW17.

The finalists for the 2024 Jacksonville Image Awards have been selected, and the awards ceremony will be here before you know it! It's the fifth year for the event and this Jacksonville Image Awards helps celebrate Black History Month in February.

A committee created by WJXT/WCWJ is narrowing down each category to three finalists.

Help recognize someone doing impactful work in our local African American communities by nominating them in one of eight categories.

The fourth annual Jacksonville Image Awards will air Sunday, Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. on CW 17.

The winners of the eight categories for the 2023 Jacksonville Image Awards were announced Friday night.

It’s your chance to rub shoulders with some of the most outstanding members of our local African American communities and even some of the News4JAX team.

It’s your chance to rub shoulders with some of the most outstanding members of our local African American communities and even some of the News4JAX team.

Get ready to get down at one of the best parties of the new year for the 2023 Jacksonville Image Awards.

Our finalists will be honored in an awards gala on Friday, Feb. 3.

Don’t be left out of one of the biggest parties to start 2023.

Nominate someone who is doing great work in our local African American communities.

The 2022 Jacksonville Image Awards, presented by the Porter Firm, recognize achievements in the African American community. The in-person award gala was held on Sept. 17.

The 2022 Jacksonville Image Awards were held Saturday, Sept. 17 at the Andrew. A Robinson, Jr. Theater on the University of North Florida Campus.

Seven winners were selected among the 21 finalists honored at the third annual Jacksonville Image Awards.

After months of nominating, voting and waiting, the 2022 Jacksonville Image Awards are finally upon us.

The 2022 Jacksonville Image Awards will be postponed until the third quarter of the year due to a spike in COVID-19 cases in the city and state.

Be a part of history at the 3rd annual Jacksonville Image Awards gala.

James Day, a longtime coach at Raines and one of the founders of the prestigious Bob Hayes Invitational track and field meet, died unexpectedly on Saturday night.

Voting is underway for the Jacksonville Image Awards.

The 2022 Jacksonville Image Awards will be postponed until the third quarter of the year due to a spike in COVID-19 cases in the city and state.

Voting is underway for the Jacksonville Image Awards.

Voting is underway for the Jacksonville Image Awards.

Everything you need to know about the 2022 Jacksonville Image Awards.

It’s that time of the year again: we’re collecting your nominations for the Jacksonville Image Awards.

After months of anticipation, the wait finally came to an end as we revealed the winners of the 2021 Jacksonville Image Awards presented by the Porter Firm.

The last photo on her phone before the pandemic declaration was taken at 4:32 p.m. March 10. “We are here having a beer at Tubala Rasa Brewing Company,” Blanton said of his last pre-pandemic image. SLIDESHOW: Here are our last memories before our lives changed🗓 3.11.20📸 9:22 AM - A morning walk. Bob Ellis, the vice president and general manager of WJXT/WCWJ, said his last photo before the pandemic hit was from a vacation at the beach with his family. She said it was the last picture she took on her phone before we all started wearing masks in public.

After months of nominating, voting and waiting, the 2021 Jacksonville Image Awards are finally upon us.

It was all smiles Feb. 29 at the inaugural Jacksonville Image Awards held at the Ritz Theater, which celebrate pioneers in the African American community. And the 2021 Jacksonville Image Awards are no exception. With the ongoing public health crisis, we have made the decision to avoid having our finalists gather in person for the awards. Instead, we’re transforming this year’s awards show into a virtual event that will give our finalists and their families an opportunity to celebrate their achievements from the safety of their own homes. The Image Awards are scheduled for Feb. 27.

There’s less than a month to go until the 2021 Jacksonville Image Awards presented by the Porter Firm. RELATED: Meet your 2021 Jacksonville Image Awards finalistsThe ‘Be The Change’ Award: This award recognizes individuals who, having succeeded against immense odds, herald change and prosperity to enhance and enrich the world. AdThe Music Excellence Award: This award recognizes individuals for their exceptional achievements in music, having made a tremendous impact with their creative works that have helped shape the local music scene. AdThe Education Excellence Award: This award recognizes outstanding commitment to the academic development and improvement of a system or community in an effort to enhance the lives of future generations. The Trailblazer Award: This award recognizes pioneers who inspire others to follow their path to greatness with innovative ideas that challenge the status quo.

There’s less than a week to go until the 2021 Jacksonville Image Awards.

Voting is underway for the Jacksonville Image Awards. In light of the pandemic, we’ve decided to transform this year’s awards show into a virtual experience. Without further ado, here are your Jacksonville Image Awards nominees:The ‘Be The Change’ Award: This award recognizes individuals who, having succeeded against immense odds, herald change and prosperity to enhance and enrich the world. Nominees: Shawana Brooks, Dante Buckson, Laurence WaldenThe Education Excellence Award: This award recognizes outstanding commitment to the academic development and improvement of a system or community in an effort to enhance the lives of future generations. AdNominees: Santrice Grayer, Dr. Sonia Maria Balevre, Kevin DunbarThe Trailblazer Award: This award recognizes pioneers who inspire others to follow their path to greatness with innovative ideas that challenge the status quo.

It was all smiles Feb. 29 at the inaugural Jacksonville Image Awards held at the Ritz Theater, which celebrate pioneers in the African American community. Graham Media Group and the Porter Firm are proud to present the 2nd annual Jacksonville Image Awards, a celebration of African American leaders in the Jacksonville community who have not only achieved greatness but inspired it in others too. - Sponsors are an integral part of the Jacksonville Image Awards and will receive naming rights to a category and a customized marketing plan. - Supporters of the Jacksonville Image Awards can congratulate nominees with an ad in the program and on our website, News4Jax.com. If you are interested in being apart of the Jacksonville Image Awards, please fill out the form below and a representative from WJXT/WCWJ will contact you.

It’s that time of the year again: we’re collecting your nominations for the Jacksonville Image Awards. Here are the award categories:The ‘Be The Change’ Award: This award recognizes individuals who, having succeeded against immense odds, herald change and prosperity to enhance and enrich the world. The Pinnacle Award: This award recognizes those who have achieved professional accomplishments throughout an extensive career and are role models for others to attain similar success. The Education Excellence Award: This award recognizes outstanding commitment to the academic development and improvement of a system or community in an effort to enhance the lives of future generations. The Trailblazer Award: This award recognizes pioneers who inspire others to follow their path to greatness with innovative ideas that challenge the status quo.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The Jacksonville Image Awards, a one-of-a-kind community recognition program to recognize outstanding achievements in the African American community will return for 2021, although the show might look different. CW17 will partner with the Cochran Firm for the second year in a row to host the February awards show, which is modeled after the official Trumpet Awards and hosted by News4Jax anchors Tarik Minor and Melanie Lawson. I could not be prouder to announce the second annual Jacksonville Image Awards program. Due to the pandemic, the Image Awards could be held virtually in 2021. Like the Trumpet Awards, the Jacksonville Image Awards were created to herald the accomplishments of black humanitarians who have succeeded against immense odds.

It was all smiles Feb. 29 at the inaugural Jacksonville Image Awards held at the Ritz Theater, which celebrate pioneers in the African American community.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. On Saturday evening, his work behind the campaign earned Palmer a win at the inaugural Jacksonville Image Awards, a first-of-its-kind awards show that celebrates pioneers in the African American community. Besides Palmer, six other individuals were recognized for their outstanding efforts to make the world around them a better place. Moses Evans, the band director for KIPP Impact Middle School, won the “Music Excellence” award for his efforts leading students and former pupils down the path to success. Thomas, the president of Baptist Medical Center South, is one of only a handful of African American hospital presidents in the nation.

The 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.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Time is running out to get your tickets to the Jacksonville Image Awards if you haven’t already done so. The inaugural event, sponsored by the Cochran Firm, recognizes outstanding achievements in the African American community. So far, over 200 of the 250 tickets available for this first-of-its-kind awards show have been claimed.

Graham 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.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After weeks of growing anticipation, the Jacksonville Image Awards are finally upon us. They include the ‘Be the Change’ award, the Pinnacle award, the ‘One to Watch’ award, the Music Excellence award, the Innovator award, the Education Excellence award, and the Trailblazer award. Nominees include Donte Palmer, who launched the #SquattingForChange campaign, and MAD DADS Jacksonville President Donald Foy. Nominees include Brandon Stallings, an entrepreneur and founder/CEO of SmartBox, and philanthropist Taylor Richardson, who’s popularly known by the name Astronaut StarBright. The Trailblazer Award recognizes pioneers who inspire others to follow their path to greatness with innovative ideas that challenge the status quo.

Graham Media Group presents the 1st Annual Jacksonville Image Awards, a celebration of African American leaders in the Jacksonville community who have achieved greatness and inspired it in others. The Jacksonville Image Awards is a 3 Phase initiative starting in early January 2020 with nominations and voting on News4JAX.com and culminating on February 29, 2020 with a Gala Awards Event at the RITZ Theatre & Museum. Would you like to be apart of the Jacksonville Image Awards? Supports of the Jacksonville Image Awards can congratulate nominees with an ad in the program and on News4JAX.com. If you are interested in being apart of the Jacksonville Image Awards, please fill out the form below and a representative from WJXT/WCWJ will contact you.