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.

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Voting is underway for the Jacksonville Image Awards.

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.

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.