Amos C. Brown, III Legacy Awards honor leaders in media – Indianapolis Recorder

The family of the late Indiana broadcaster and community activist Amos C. Brown, III is proud to announce the inaugural Amos C. Brown, III Legacy Awards. This prestigious event will honor six outstanding individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the media landscape and the community fabric of Indianapolis.

The honorees for the inaugural Amos C. Brown, III Legacy Awards are:

CHANGE MAKER: Tina Cosby, Host of Community Connection and Community Public Affairs Director, Radio One Indianapolis

VISIONARY: DuJuan McCoy, Founder/Owner, Circle City Broadcasting

INNOVATOR: Shannon Williams, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President, The Mind Trust

TRAILBLAZER: Rafael Sanchez, Multimedia Journalist and Voice of the Indianapolis Airport

LEGEND: Derrik Thomas, Broadcaster and Member, Indiana Broadcasters Hall of Fame

ICON: Barbara Boyd, Journalist, Member of the Indiana Broadcasters Hall of Fame, Philanthropist, Socialite, and Community Advocate

These remarkable individuals will be honored during a special presentation on Wednesday, June 26th, at the Amos C. Brown, III Scholarship Fundraiser. The event will take place at the Hirons Agency, located at 422 E. New York Street, Indianapolis, Indiana from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Esteemed Radio One Indianapolis personalities Tony Lamont and Karen Vaughn will serve as the masters of ceremonies for the evening.

“We are thrilled to recognize these incredible individuals whose dedication and contributions have left a lasting imprint on our community,” said a family spokesperson. “Their achievements not only honor the legacy of our beloved Amos but also inspire future generations to continue making impactful contributions to our society.”

The Amos C. Brown, III Scholarship Fundraiser and Legacy Awards aim to celebrate and perpetuate the spirit of community service and excellence in media championed by Amos C. Brown, III.

For more information about the inaugural honorees and event details, please visit Amos C. Brown Legacy Awards.