WAOK Celebrates Influential Women

Atlanta’s Black News Talk WAOK’s 2nd annual Trailblazer Awards honorees were celebrated on March 28th at the WAOK studios, and the ceremony will be broadcast on News & Talk WAOK’s YouTube channel on Monday, April 28th at 7:00 p.m.

This year’s honorees include: Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Morehouse School of Medicine President Dr. Valerie Montgomery, former Georgia Representative Alisha Thomas Searcy, Urban League Atlanta President/CEO Nancy Flake Johnson, singer and actress Trina Braxton, Comcast VP-Division Communication Quiana Pinckney, BronzeLens Film Festival founder Kathleen Bertrand, Congresswoman Lucy McBath, Executive Director for The Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda Helen Butler, entrepreneur Pinky Cole Hayes, and Judge Glenda Hatchett.

“‘On Point With Juandolyn Stokes’ has long been a platform for fostering impactful conversations and recognizing those who make a difference,” said Joyce Littel, Brand Manager, News & Talk WAOK. “This event is a testament to Juandolyn’s commitment to uplifting and empowering women in the community. We are so excited to celebrate these trailblazing honorees and their incredible contributions to society.”

The Trailblazer Awards, founded by Stokes, honors women for extraordinary achievements in leadership, advocacy, business, the arts and public service. Recipients are chosen by Stokes and her executive producer Shantelle Thompson. conversations and recognizing those who make a difference,” said Joyce Littel, Brand Manager, News & Talk WAOK. “This event is a testament to Juandolyn’s commitment to uplifting and empowering women in the community. We are so excited to celebrate these trailblazing honorees and their incredible contributions to society.”

The Trailblazer Awards, founded by Stokes, honors women for extraordinary achievements in leadership, advocacy, business, the arts and public service. Recipients are chosen by Stokes and her executive producer Shantelle Thompson.