Ken Knight Awards

26/09/2025

01/09/2025

The 2025 Ken Knight Awards was a night to remember. We came together at the WJCT Soundstage to celebrate excellence in Black media, honor the voices shaping our community, and uplift the power of storytelling.
Thank you to our incredible winners, sponsors, and everyone who joined us for this unforgettable evening.
We also extend our deepest gratitude to the talented team who brought the event to life:
Event Team & Vendors:
Venue – WJCT Soundstage
Event Planners – Andrea and Angela, AA Couture Events LLC
Designer – Artesa, The Art Of Eventz Decor and Destinations
Balloon Backdrop – Christine, Allure Events and More
Caterer – Kalin Anderson, FeedtheVille
Bartender – Charr Allen, Cocktail Sweetness
Videographer – J West
Photographer – Dennis Ho
DJ – Al Pete
Host – Dawn Lopez
Founder – Obi Umunna, Umunna Legal Group

27/08/2025

The Ken Knight Awards are about community, culture, and the voices that carry our stories forward. Congratulations to this year’s winners, and thank you to our dedicated sponsors for standing with us. We look forward to seeing you on August 28th to celebrate the winners.

22/07/2025

📣 **SAVE THE DATE** 📣
The 2025 **Ken Knight Awards** are happening **August 28th** 🏆✨

We’re back to honor the legends, the up-and-comers, and the changemakers in Black media 🎙️📰📺

✅ **Nominations are now OPEN**
✅ **RSVPs are LIVE**
Visit **[kenknightawards.com](https://www.kenknightawards.com)** to nominate, RSVP, and be part of a night that celebrates excellence and legacy.

Let’s make this year even bigger. Tag a journalist, media professional, or storyteller who deserves the spotlight 👇🏽

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09/08/2023

For the Fourth Year, On September 7th, Umunna Legal Group along with our sponsors VyStar™ and JTA are hosting the fourth, “Ken Knight Awards” to award and honor black men and women in all areas of media in Jacksonville. The evening will bring together journalists, anchors, reporters, on-air personalities, producers, influencers, and marketing professionals. Nominations are currently open.

25/06/2023

We mourn the loss of . One of our first Ken Knight Awards winners. A legend in front of the camera and a even bigger legend for the work he did after he left the desk. He truly exemplifies why we created the Ken Knight Awards. Rest in Power Ben.

18/07/2022

The Ken Knight Awards Returns!

Join us On September 8th at 6:30pM at Jessie Ball duPont Center for an evening honoring local Jacksonville media professionals in the African-American community.

We are bringing together journalists as well as representatives from tv, radio, newspapers, and social media influencers under one roof. The award was named after Ken Knight because of his mission in life to uplift African Americans in the Media.

This event is open to media professionals and their guests only! RSVP is required.

RSVP and Nominate here: www.kenknightawards.com

30/07/2021

Thank you to our Gift Bag sponsors for their contributions.

Our guests LOVED their goodies.

Let us know your favorite items below in the comments:

30/07/2021