Trumpet Awards

The 29th Annual Bounce Trumpet Awards, an exciting celebration spotlighting African-American achievements and excellence. For the first time in its history, this special edition Bounce Trumpet Awards will feature a "Stand Up" honoring individuals who risen to fight social injustice for Black Americans. 

Xernona Clayton Award of Distinction recognizes individuals who, having succeeded against immense odds, herald change and prosperity to enhance and enrich the world. 

Vanguard Award recognizes individuals who creatively challenge the norm by introducing mainstream culture to avant-garde ideas and making a social impact in their respective industry. 

Trailblazer Award recognizes pioneers who inspire others to follow their path to greatness with innovative ideas that challenge the status quo. 

Valor Award recognizes a bold and courageous individual whose moral compass directs their impassioned fight toward fairness and the betterment of society while overcoming insurmountable odds.  

The 29th Annual Bounce Trumpet Awards, an exciting celebration spotlighting African-American achievements and excellence. For the first time in its history, this special edition Bounce Trumpet Awards will feature a "Stand Up" honoring individuals who risen to fight social injustice for Black Americans. 

Xernona Clayton Award of Distinction recognizes individuals who, having succeeded against immense odds, herald change and prosperity to enhance and enrich the world. 

Vanguard Award recognizes individuals who creatively challenge the norm by introducing mainstream culture to avant-garde ideas and making a social impact in their respective industry. 

Trailblazer Award recognizes pioneers who inspire others to follow their path to greatness with innovative ideas that challenge the status quo. 

Valor Award recognizes a bold and courageous individual whose moral compass directs their impassioned fight toward fairness and the betterment of society while overcoming insurmountable odds.  

This year's Warriors of Justice Award honors Rev. Jesse Jackson, Founder/President of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition; Marc Morial, President/CEO of the National Urban League; Derrick Johnson, President/CEO of the NAACP; and Dr. Charles Steele, Jr., President/CEO of the SCLC.

Excellence In Entertainment Award: Courtney B. Vance

Living Legend Award: Stan Lathan

Rising Star Award: Zaila Avant-garde

Xernona Clayton Award of Distinction: Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock & Senator Jon Ossoff 

Luminary Award: Tyrese Gibson 

Impact Award: Princess Sarah 

This year's Warriors of Justice Award honors Rev. Jesse Jackson, Founder/President of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition; Marc Morial, President/CEO of the National Urban League; Derrick Johnson, President/CEO of the NAACP; and Dr. Charles Steele, Jr., President/CEO of the SCLC.

Excellence In Entertainment Award: Courtney B. Vance

Living Legend Award: Stan Lathan

Rising Star Award: Zaila Avant-garde

Xernona Clayton Award of Distinction: Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock & Senator Jon Ossoff 

Luminary Award: Tyrese Gibson 

Impact Award: Princess Sarah