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.

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.