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News4JAX (WJXT/WCWJ) is proud to partner with The Porter Law Firm to present the Fourth Annual Jacksonville Image Awards.
News4JAX (WJXT/WCWJ) is committed to informing and celebrating the communities we serve. The Jacksonville Image Awards were created to honor and celebrate achievements of individuals and organizations in the African American community to inspire, educate, and enlighten everyone we reach that success is achievable and should be celebrated.
The Jacksonville Image Awards honor those who have achieved success in a chosen profession or career, and whose efforts have made a significant positive impact in the community. Honorees are noted for the consistency and longevity of their work, including their individual achievements and efforts to inspire and support the success of others.
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Here are the winners of the 2020 Jacksonville Image Awards
Read full article: Here are the winners of the 2020 Jacksonville Image AwardsThe Jacksonville Image Awards, an inaugural awards show sponsored by the Cochran Firm, celebrates the outstanding accomplishments of individuals whose efforts have had a positive impact on our community.
News4JAX hosting inaugural Jacksonville Image Awards
Read full article: News4JAX hosting inaugural Jacksonville Image AwardsGraham Media Group Jacksonville is partnering with the Cochran Firm, among other local organizations, to recognize outstanding achievements in the African American community through the inaugural Jacksonville Image Awards.
Veterans, formerly incarcerated ready to find a fresh start at this year’s Second Chance Job Fair in Jacksonville
Read full article: Veterans, formerly incarcerated ready to find a fresh start at this year’s Second Chance Job Fair in JacksonvilleFor many people with a criminal record, finding a job after prison can feel nearly impossible. But one event in Jacksonville aims to change that.
Vertical oyster gardens being placed along Trout River to enhance water quality ahead of inaugural Oyster Fest
Read full article: Vertical oyster gardens being placed along Trout River to enhance water quality ahead of inaugural Oyster FestDozens of oyster beds are being placed along the Trout River, starting at Riverview Park on Jacksonville’s Northside as part of a new $20,000 grant to improve the water quality in Northeast Florida.
Reviving local history: How you can volunteer for a clean-up day at Memorial Cemetery
Read full article: Reviving local history: How you can volunteer for a clean-up day at Memorial CemeteryMoncrief’s mission to revitalize the Memorial Cemetery continues. They’re cleaning up the resting grounds of local Jacksonville legends.
Elevating their mission: Jacksonville faith-based organization’s move from basement to new building expands its reach
Read full article: Elevating their mission: Jacksonville faith-based organization’s move from basement to new building expands its reachThe Downtown Ecumenical Services Council (DESC) operates out of the basement at First Presbyterian Church, which it has been doing for 42 years. The plan is to move to a new building on Liberty Street by the end of the year, with a work space twice the size.
St. Johns County to host meeting for community feedback on upcoming fire station, sheriff’s office substation project
Read full article: St. Johns County to host meeting for community feedback on upcoming fire station, sheriff’s office substation projectSt. Johns County officials will host a public meeting on Thursday to give information and gather community feedback on the upcoming Fire Station 22 and Sheriff’s Operation Center Project.
Local faith leaders are asking the mayor to consider a trust fund for affordable housing. Why they think it would work
Read full article: Local faith leaders are asking the mayor to consider a trust fund for affordable housing. Why they think it would workMayor Donna Deegan will be at the annual Nehemiah Action Assembly at Abyssinia Missionary Baptist Church to hear ICARE's thoughts on the city’s affordable housing crisis.
ACPS needs your help for its 2025 ‘Shelter Slumber Pawty’
Read full article: ACPS needs your help for its 2025 ‘Shelter Slumber Pawty’These annual slumber parties, which are designed to encourage community members to get creative in their support for their local shelters, offer unique opportunities to get involved, such as spending the night at the shelter.
Tristyn Bailey’s Legacy: How a community united in kindness and strength after unimaginable tragedy
Read full article: Tristyn Bailey’s Legacy: How a community united in kindness and strength after unimaginable tragedyTristyn Bailey’s spirit continues to shine brightly in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. As her family and the community remember her vibrant life, her parents, Stacy and Forrest Bailey, reflect on the lasting impact she made in her 13 years.
Ascension St. Vincent’s offers free medical clinic Saturday outside Regency Square Mall
Read full article: Ascension St. Vincent’s offers free medical clinic Saturday outside Regency Square MallAscension St. Vincent’s is inviting the community out to the Regency Square Mall on Saturday from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. for a free medical clinic.