| Fifth Annual Black Diamond Award Recipients 2011 (ceremony held February 11, 2012) Educator of the Year Award Mr. Rory Beauford Religious Leader of the Year Apostle Mark T. Jones, Sr. Business of the Year Award Brown's Accounting Service Amateur Female Athlete of the Year Award Miss Shayla Wilson Amateur Male Athlete of the Year Award Mr. Lamar Woods Student of the Year Award Mr. James Eliassaint Humanitarian of the Year Award Mr. Kenny Rushing Law Official of the Year Award Corporal Brenda Jones Citizen of the Year Award Dr. Walter Smith Civic Organization of the Year Award Mayor's African American Advisory Council Unsung Hero of the Year Award Ms. Frances Cheeks Jennings Lifetime Achievement Award Mr. Rubin Padgett |
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| In addition to raising funds to offset operational costs for our charter school, the purpose of the Black Diamond Award is to recognize African Americans who have worked to make life better for citizens throughout Hillsborough County and its cities. Our goal is that the Black Diamond Awards will serve to motivate, unite, and encourage more African Americans to get involved in improving life for African Americans in Hillsborough County. The Black Diamond Award Recipients are not required to be associated with the school or the church. |