Nominations are Now Open for the 2018 African-American Achievers Awards
Press Release
October 24, 2017
Nominations accepted through Dec. 1, 2017
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Nominations for 25th Annual African American Achievers Awards now being accepted
Local 10 News
November 01, 2016
Four new recipients will be honored at the AAA awards ceremony sponsored by JM Family, Southeast Toyota and JM Lexus
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JM Family Enterprises honors four African-American Achievers
Sun Sentinel
March 09, 2016
Four new recipients will be honored at the AAA awards ceremony sponsored by JM Family, Southeast Toyota and JM Lexus
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JM Family, Southeast Toyota and JM Lexus Announce the 2016 African-American Achievers
March 04, 2016
Four inspiring individuals will be honored at the 23rd annual AAA awards, presented by JMFE, SET and JM Lexus.
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JM Family, Southeast Toyota and JM Lexus Announce the 2015 African-American Achievers
Westside Gazette
March 12, 2015
Inspiring individuals will be honored for their contributions to South Florida on April 15 at the 23rd annual AAA awards, presented by JMFE, SET and JM Lexus.
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Achievement Group Accepting Nominations
Sun Sentinel
December 02, 2014
The African-American Achievers awards are accepting nominations.
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Social Calendar Broward
Sun Sentinel
November 13, 2014
Nominations for the 23rd Annual African-American Achievers Awards
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The Real Unsung Hero
Boca Raton Tribune
October 24, 2014
Jim Moran created the AAA Awards 23 years ago to recognize those who serve their communities in innovative ways.
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Oprah Winfrey Salutes the Mission of Estella Pyfrom
South Florida Times
October 08, 2014
Estella Pyfrom, founder and creator of Estella's Brilliant Bus, is recognized by Oprah Winfrey.
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African-American Achievers Honored for Contributions
The Forum, p. 8
May 28, 2014
Four community leaders and a high school senior received recognition at the 2014 AAA awards. JMFE, SET, JM Lexus and TJMF mentioned. Colin Brown and Jan Moran pictured.
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African-American Achievers Honored
Sun Sentinel, Community News p. 2
May 25, 2014
Four community leaders and a high school senior received recognition at the 2014 AAA awards. JMFE, SET, JM Lexus and TJMF mentioned. Colin Brown and Jan Moran pictured.
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Scene & Be Seen
Sun Sentinel, Society p. 12
May 14, 2014
Five outstanding individuals were recognized at the 22nd annual AAA awards on April 9. JMFE, SET and JM Lexus mentioned. Colin Brown, Jan Moran, Melanie Burgess, Tom Blanton and Lucia Lopez and Larry McGinnes pictured.
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Kenny Alexis is Youth Achiever
South Florida Times
April 16, 2014
Kenny Alexis left Haiti for the U.S. five years ago and struggled to adjust while learning English, but overcame hardships to achieve a bright future. He is the 2014 Jerome Edmund Gray Youth Achiever. JMFE, SET, JM Lexus, TJMF and AAA mentioned.
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JM Family, Southeast Toyota and JM Lexus Announce the 2014 African-American Achievers
Miami Herald, Legacy Miami p. 20BB
April 14, 2014
Colin Brown recently recognized the 2014 AAA award recipients for their contributions to South Florida in arts and culture, business and entrepreneurism, community service, and education.
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Blanche Ely High School Senior Kenny Alexis Receives Jerome Edmund Gray Youth Achiever Award
American Towns – Fort Lauderdale
April 12, 2014
Kenny Alexis was announced as the recipient of the 2014 Jerome Edmund Gray Youth Achiever award at the 22nd annual AAA awards. JMFE, SET, JM Lexus and TJMF mentioned.
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JM Family Enterprises Honors African-American Achievers
Sun Sentinel, Cars p. 1 & 6F
April 12, 2014
More than 22 years ago, Jim Moran recognized a need to honor those who make contributions to their community and created the AAA awards. JMFE, SET, JM Lexus and TJMF mentioned. Kim Bentley quoted.
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Social Calendar Broward
Sun Sentinel, Society p. 20
April 09, 2014
Tonight, JMFE, SET and JM Lexus present the 22nd annual AAA awards, honoring those who devote their time to strengthen the South Florida community.
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4 South Floridians Tapped for 2014 Achievers Awards
South Florida Times
April 03, 2014
Four inspiring individuals will be honored at the 22nd annual AAA awards, presented by JMFE, SET and JM Lexus.
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Social Calendar Broward
Sun Sentinel, Society p. 26-27
April 02, 2014
The 22nd annual AAA awards will take place April 9 at the Broward County Convention Center. The event, presented by JMFE, SET and JM Lexus, honors those who devote their time to strengthen South Florida communities.
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Social Calendar
Gold Coast Magazine
April 01, 2014
On April 9, JMFE, SET and JM Lexus present the 22nd annual AAA awards, honoring those who devote their time to strengthen the South Florida community.
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Broward Mayor's Success A Tribute to Late Father
South Florida Times
March 27, 2014
Barbara Sharief, the first black woman to be elected Broward County mayor and the 2014 AAA Business & Entrepreneurism honoree, draws her strength and determination from her father. JMFE mentioned.
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Social Calendar Broward
Sun Sentinel, Society p. 19
March 26, 2014
On April 9, the 22nd annual AAA awards, presented by JMFE, SET and JM Lexus, will honor South Florida leaders who devote their time to strengthen communities in arts and culture; business and entrepreneurism; community service; and education.
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Social Calendar Broward
Sun Sentinel, Society p. 25
March 19, 2014
On April 9, the 22nd annual AAA awards, presented by JMFE, SET and JM Lexus, will honor South Florida leaders who devote their time to strengthen communities in arts and culture; business and entrepreneurism; community service; and education.
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In the Know
Sun Sentinel, Society p. 9
March 12, 2014
On April 9, Marshall Davis, Barbara Sharief, Estella Pyfrom and James F. Griffin II will be honored for their contributions to South Florida at the 22nd annual AAA awards. JMFE, SET, JM Lexus and Colin Brown mentioned.
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CNN Hero Partners with Village Academy
Boca Raton Tribune, p. 12 (similar article appears in American Towns Fort Lauderdale)
February 27, 2014
Estella Pyfrom will bring her Brilliant Bus to a local preschool and begin reaching a younger audience to help bridge the digital gap for children from low-income families. JMFE and AAA mentioned.
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JM Announces List of 2014 African-American Achievers
Sun Sentinel, Local p. 3D (similar article appears in PR Log)
February 19, 2014
The four honorees of this year's AAA awards will be recognized on April 9 at JMFE's 22nd annual event.
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6 in the Mix
NBC 6 South Florida
November 11, 2013
Past Achiever Dr. Mia Merritt and Kim Bentley speak about the upcoming 22nd annual AAA awards and the call for nominations for the 2014 honorees. Jim Moran and JMFE mentioned.
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Social Calendar Broward
Sun Sentinel, Society p. 18-19
November 06, 2013
Nominations for the 22nd annual AAA awards are being accepted through December 6. JMFE, JM Lexus and SET mentioned.
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Season Preview
Sun Sentinel, Society p. 25 & 36
October 23, 2013
Upcoming community events include the 22nd annual AAA event and the call for nominations for this year's honorees. JMFE, SET and JM Lexus mentioned.
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21st Annual African-American Achievers Awards
April 19, 2013
Six extraordinary individuals were recognized at the 21st annual African-American Achievers awards ceremony on April 18 at the Broward County Convention Center. Nearly 1,000 guests attended the event sponsored by JM Family Enterprises, Southeast Toyota Distributors and JM Lexus.
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Social Calendar Broward
Sun Sentinel, Society p. 20
April 17, 2013
Tomorrow, JMFE will honor the recipients of the 2013 AAA awards for their contributions to South Florida.
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JM Family Honors African-American Achievers
NBC 6 Miami, 11:39-11:42 a.m.
April 15, 2013
Two AAA honorees, Newton Sanon and Dinizulu Gene Tinnie, speak on behalf of the organizations they represent, and how their work benefits the community.
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Social Calendar Broward
Sun Sentinel, Society p. 23
April 10, 2013
On Thursday, April 18, JMFE will honor AAA award recipients for their contributions to South Florida.
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Distinguished Achievers Selected
South Florida Times online
April 04, 2013
JM Family Enterprises, Southeast Toyota and JM Lexus present the annual African-American Achievers awards in recognition of its honorees' efforts to improve the quality of life in their communities.
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African-American Achievers Award Ceremony
Sun Sentinel, Society p. 17
April 03, 2013
On Thursday, April 18, JM Family Enterprises will honor African-American Achievers award recipients for their contributions to South Florida.
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Achieving for others
Coral Springs Lifestyle, p. 10
April 01, 2013
On April 18, JM Family Enterprises, Southeast Toyota and JM Lexus will present the African-American Achievers awards, celebrating individuals who go above and beyond to make a difference.
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Social Calendar - Philanthropy
Gold Coast Magazine, p. 126
April 01, 2013
The 21st annual African-American Achievers awards will take place on April 18 at the Broward County Convention Center.
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Social Calendar Broward
Sun Sentinel, Society p. 17
March 27, 2013
On April 18, the recipients of the 2013 African-American Achievers awards will be honored for their contributions to South Florida.
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African-American Achievers Honored for a Dedicated Lifetime
Sun Sentinel, Society p. 16
March 20, 2013
Colin Brown, president and CEO of JM Family Enterprises, recently announced the 2013 African-American Achievers award recipients, who will be honored on April 18 for their contributions to South Florida.
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People on the move
Sun Sentinel, Money p. 8
March 10, 2013
JM Family announced its 2013 African-American Achievers award honorees, Newton B. Sanon, Albert and Berenice Chauvet, Fedrick Ingram and Dinizulu Gene Tinnie.
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Nominations now being accepted (video)
November 14, 2012
For years, WPLG has joined forces with JM Family to showcase the inspirational accomplishments of local African American achievers in South Florida. We are looking to continue that effort and need your help.
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21st Achievers Nominations
November 07, 2012
Nominations are now being accepted for the 21st annual African-American Achievers awards, presented by JM Family Enterprises
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Nominations sought for award
November 07, 2012
Nominations are now being accepted for the 21st annual African-American Achievers awards, presented by JMFamily Enterprises
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West Palm Beach Achievers award winners see hard work on equality ahead
The Palm Beach Post
May 03, 2012
More than a decade after the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial debuted on Flagler Drive in Currie Park, Edith C. Bush and Samuel Bruce McDonald still marvel at its symbolism.
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Awards Program Honors South Florida's High Achievers
South Florida Times online
April 19, 2012
JMFE, SET and JM Lexus honored five deserving individuals at the 2012 African-American Achieversawards. TJMF mentioned.
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Achievers announce 20th year honorees
South Florida Times online
April 06, 2012
They were selected by an independent panel of community leaders from Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, which also included former honorees.
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