Annual Jewel Awards Banquet held at Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson
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The 22nd Annual Jewel Awards Banquet was presented by the Jackson Madison County African American Chamber of Commerce on Feb. 18 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in downtown Jackson.
The awards ceremony celebrates locally owned African American businesses and their commitment to fulfill their own American dream with endurance and perseverance. Awards are presented to businesses based on the number of years in business.
Guests were treated to a buffet dinner, an awards presentation and entertainment by the Smooth Jazz Progressions band.
The JMCAACC's objective is to help new and existing businesses reach their potential by using our resources to connect them with major corporations, community leaders, and other business owners so that they learn, grow and network for greater economic development and success.
Pat Winston and Bella Hicks attended the 22nd Annual Jewel Awards Banquet presented by the Jackson Madison County African American Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in downtown Jackson, Tennessee. The event is held annually to honor outstanding African American Business Owners. Guests were treated to a buffet dinner, an awards presentation, and entertainment by the Smooth Jazz Progressions band.
Juanita Jones and Donna Mason attended the 22nd Annual Jewel Awards Banquet presented by the Jackson Madison County African American Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in downtown Jackson, Tennessee. The event is held annually to honor outstanding African American Business Owners. Guests were treated to a buffet dinner, an awards presentation, and entertainment by the Smooth Jazz Progressions band.
Bellinda Pugh, Alma Bowden, and Clara Wallace attended the 22nd Annual Jewel Awards Banquet presented by the Jackson Madison County African American Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in downtown Jackson, Tennessee. The event is held annually to honor outstanding African American Business Owners. Guests were treated to a buffet dinner, an awards presentation, and entertainment by the Smooth Jazz Progressions band.
Lovell Hayes and Patricia Hayes attended the 22nd Annual Jewel Awards Banquet presented by the Jackson Madison County African American Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in downtown Jackson, Tennessee. The event is held annually to honor outstanding African American Business Owners. Guests were treated to a buffet dinner, an awards presentation, and entertainment by the Smooth Jazz Progressions band.
Brenda Monroe Moses and Rep. Johnny Shaw attended the 22nd Annual Jewel Awards Banquet presented by the Jackson Madison County African American Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in downtown Jackson, Tennessee.
Stephanie Winfrey and Gertrude Copeland attended the 22nd Annual Jewel Awards Banquet presented by the Jackson Madison County African American Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in downtown Jackson, Tennessee. The event is held annually to honor outstanding African American Business Owners. Guests were treated to a buffet dinner, an awards presentation, and entertainment by the Smooth Jazz Progressions band.
Cynthia Woods and Dr. Jerry Woods attended the 22nd Annual Jewel Awards Banquet presented by the Jackson Madison County African American Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in downtown Jackson, Tennessee. The event is held annually to honor outstanding African American Business Owners. Guests were treated to a buffet dinner, an awards presentation, and entertainment by the Smooth Jazz Progressions band.
Amee Parker Green, the owner of Amee's, won the Jewel Award (20+ years in business) during the 22nd Annual Jewel Awards Banquet presented by the Jackson Madison County African American Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in downtown Jackson, Tennessee. The event is held annually to honor outstanding African American Business Owners. Guests were treated to a buffet dinner, an awards presentation, and entertainment by the Smooth Jazz Progressions band.
Pearline Graves, Mattie Morrow, and Dr. Karessa Morrow attended the 22nd Annual Jewel Awards Banquet presented by the Jackson Madison County African American Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in downtown Jackson, Tennessee. The event is held annually to honor outstanding African American Business Owners. Guests were treated to a buffet dinner, an awards presentation, and entertainment by the Smooth Jazz Progressions band.
Marvin Rogers and Celissa Rogers, the owners of Gabriel's Education Center won the Emerald Award (11-20 years in business) during the 22nd Annual Jewel Awards Banquet presented by the Jackson Madison County African American Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in downtown Jackson, Tennessee. The event is held annually to honor outstanding African American Business Owners. Guests were treated to a buffet dinner, an awards presentation, and entertainment by the Smooth Jazz Progressions band.
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