The board of the Twin Cities Black Journalists has selected the following local journalists for the TCBJ Chapter Achievement Awards to recognize their hard work over the last year.
Keeping Them Honest Award – Mel Reeves, Minnesota Spokesman Recorder
This award goes to a member who wasn’t afraid to hold people in power accountable and tell it like it is
Glow Up Award – Amudalat Ajasa
This award goes to a member who has shown substantial personal and professional growth over the last year
Emerging Media Award – Jeffrey Bissoy, Plugged App
This award goes to a member who has innovatively created a new media platform, show or application to better elevate Black voices
Boots On The Ground Award – Georgia Fort, BLCK Press
This award goes to a member who is consistently on the front lines in the community reporting the stories that matter most
Chapter Hero Award – Harry Colbert, North News
This award goes to the member who has gone above and beyond to support the chapter
Community Promoter Award – Sheletta Brundridge, WCCO Radio
This is an award for a journalist or PR professional who has continued to highlight the positive side of our community
Moving On Up Award – Adrienne Broaddus, CNN
This award goes to the member who has made tremendous career advances that show us proud
Rising Entrepreneur Award – Mukhtar Ibrahim, Sahan JournalÂ
This award goes a member who is making a great impact in the community with a new media business
Reach Back Award – Kyndell Harkness, Star Tribune
This award goes to a member who has taken the time to mentor and uplift other journalists
Behind the Scenes Award – Joshua Cobb, BNC
This award goes to a member whose face or byline is rarely seen but whose work helps make others shine
Perseverance Award – Sonya Goins, CCX
This award goes to a member who despite personal battles and obstacles has persevered at their craft
Lifetime Achievement Award – Sherrie Mazingo
This award goes to a member who has made an extraordinary contribution to the Black journalism community within the Twin Cities and exemplifies the spirit and excellence of the late Toni Randolph