Meet the Entertainers! 17th Annual JEWEL Awards
Meet the Entertainers! 17th Annual JEWEL Awards
Two American Idols, Keia Johnsonand Lil Rounds, will perform along with recording artist, songwriter, singer, and music producer JL (aka Jawaskia Lake of Soulink Music Radio) at the upcoming JEWEL Awards Banquet on Friday, February 23rd, 6:30 p.m. at Oman Arena in Jackson.
The Annual JEWEL Awards recognizes outstanding African American business owners and raises funds for the African American Chamber's free Follow Me Into Business® youth development program for ages 12 to 18. Business award nominations are being accepted through January 23rd. Click here to download the nomination form.
In addition, this year's event will recognize icons of the local and area Civil Rights Movement of the 1960's as Historical Pioneers in Activism. The year 2018 marks the 50th Anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (who has a street named for him in right here in Jackson).
Video of Keia Johnson (Season 1, 2002), Lil Rounds (Season 8, 2009) and JL are
available on YouTube and Facebook. Many thanks to entertainment sponsor Toyota Bodineand to confirmed event sponsors West Tennessee Healthcare and Lane College; media sponsors Lamar Advertising, WNBJ-TV, WOJG-FM and the CrimeSeen Examiner as well as supporting sponsors University of Memphis Lambuth and the Wireless Group/WNWS. Other sponsors are invited to join us for this exciting event. A VIP Reception will precede the6:30 p.m. program. For more information, call 731-424-2030 or emailfhoward@jmcaacc.org. Tickets are now on sale, order now!
