Donnie McClurkin, CeCe Winans, Michael Jordan, Percy Sutton, and Dionne Warwick are but a few American legends who make up the list of those to be honored at the 15th Annual Trumpet Awards. The black tie ceremony, sponsored by the Trumpet Awards Foundation, will be held at the AAA Five Diamond Award-Winning Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, NV on Monday, January 22nd, at 6 p.m. The Trumpet Awards is one of the nation’s most respected award shows. Saluting the achievements of African-Americans, and those who have shown consistent support toward the enhancement of African-American achievement, the Trumpet Awards pay homage to honorees in many diverse fields including law, politics, medicine, business, sports and entertainment. The following is a complete list of the 2007 Trumpet Awards Honorees and the awards they will be receiving:
- Toni Braxton – Entertainment
- Ed Dwight – The Arts
- Michael Jordan – Goodwill Ambassador
- Donnie McClurkin & CeCe Winans – Gospel Giants
- Justice Alan C. Page – Legal
- Percy E. Sutton – Business ♦ The Pinnacle Award
- Tommie Smith & John Carlos – 1968 Olympic Track Stars
- Dionne Warwick – Living Legend Award
Special Awards - Nancy G. Brinker – President’s Award
- Dr. Denzil L. Douglas – Global Award
- Prime Minister, St. Kitts and Nevis (British West Indies)
- Orok Duke – Young STAR
- Clint Eastwood – Social Justice
- Hill Harper – The Usher Raymond Altruism Award
- J. Terrence Lanni – Chairman’s Award
via: Todays Christian Music
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