Everything Underground Announces The Third Annual Trailblazer Awards on December 10th, 2017

Everything Underground partnered with The Indianapolis Black Chamber of Commerce to kick off the third annual Trailblazer Awards. The Trailblazer Awards recognizes and celebrate overlooked and underappreciated individuals in multiple fields with impressive accomplishments and long records of community service. Everything Underground spotlighted the 2017 recipients during the Trailblazer Awards Gala Announcement Party on September 2nd at the Arts In the Park event Special guests included the Real Rick Ross and China Doll.

This year USA Track & Field Chief Revenue Officer and Indiana Hall of Famer David Gadis will be the keynote speaker at the Third Annual Trailblazer Awards. The ceremonies are December 10th at the Madame Walker Center in Indianapolis beginning at 6:00 pm and the doors open at 5:30 pm. The Trailblazer Awards are the creation of Everything Underground, an Indianapolis-based organization dedicated to community uplift and empowerment. They are designed to spotlight pioneering figures in the fields of sports, politics, entertainment, philanthropy, and broadcasting both in Indianapolis and nationwide. This year’s event has a special Midwestern focus, featuring award winners from across the Midwest.

This year’s Awards also include some new categories and honors. Dr. Leonard Scott, the distinguished gospel composer, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Icon award. Indianapolis community activist and entrepreneur Montez Williams, has partnered with the Ross Foundation in hiring previously unemployed young people to rebuild and improve conditions in some of Indianapolis’ toughest neighborhoods. He is the first recipient of the Freeway Rick Ross “Changed” Award, which goes to a person that has overcome past hardships and is now making positive contributions to society.

Another new feature is a millennium response by Purdue Graduate, Tanisha Adams, which brings a different, younger perspective to the Trailblazer Awards. The 2017 ceremonies’ Fashion Tribute features exclusive showcase designs created by Trailblazer honoree Alpha Blackburn. There will also be performances from both Hip-Hop and gospel artists.

The Third Annual Trailblazer Awards are sponsored by EU Network, The Hype Magazine, Dears Foundation, Your In Fashion, Tony Elaine Salon.

List of Awards:

Icon Award
Dr. Leonard Scott – Lifetime Achievement Icon Award

Honorees
Alpa Blackburn – Fashion Icon Award
Courtney Roby – My Brother’s Keeper Award
Ira Fowlkes – Bridge Builders Award-
Rev. John Girton – Servant Leadership Award
Tony Radford – Pioneer in Indy Arts Award
Jimmie McMillian – The People’s Ambassador Award
Sherry Sims – Woman of Worth Award
Delores Lewis Thornton – Pioneer in Literary Arts Award
Harold HB Bell – Excellence in Broadcasting Award

Industry Awards
Dayton Book Expo – Valerie J. Lewis Colman
LaTonya Branham
Charlotte L. Jenkins – Arts Advocacy Award
Engaging Solutions – Charles Johnson
Venita Moore
Tammy Butler Robinson
Debra-Simmons Wilson – Excellence in Business Leadership Award
Matthew Steward – Trailblazing Vital Leadership Awareness

Tribute
DJ Skrill – DJ of the Year for his commitment to DJ excellence

People’s Choice Award
Montez Williams – Freeway Rick Ross

When: Dec 10th 2017
Time: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Madame Walker Theatre

For more information visit everythingunderground.com

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