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The 2025 Living Legends Foundation Annual Awards: Celebrating Trailblazers and Firsts

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The 2025 Living Legends Foundation Annual Awards: Celebrating Trailblazers and Firsts

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The Living Legends Foundation (LLF) is preparing for one of the most historic celebrations in its thirty-four-year history. On Friday, October 3, 2025, the music, broadcasting, and entertainment industries will gather at Flourish by Legendary in Atlanta, GA for the Annual Living Legends Foundation Awards Ceremony—a night dedicated to honoring visionaries whose contributions have shaped culture, sound, and storytelling for generations.

This year’s ceremony marks a groundbreaking milestone as the foundation honors an extraordinary slate of seven women, a first in LLF history. Their leadership, innovation, and enduring impact stand as a testament to the powerful role women continue to play in shaping the future of music, media, and entertainment.

The 2025 Honorees

This year’s honorees represent excellence across music, broadcasting, business, and cultural advocacy. They join a legacy of industry greats who have transformed the creative landscape and paved the way for future generations:

  • Ray Harris Lifetime Achievement Award: Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
  • Impact Award: Kevin “Coach K” Lee & Pierre “P” Thomas, COO & CEO, Quality Control Music
  • Legacy Award: Zelma Redding, President & Founder, Otis Redding Foundation
  • Chairman’s Award: James L. Winston, President & CEO, National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB)
  • Music Executive Award: Samantha Selolwane, Head of Promotions, RCA
  • Media Icon Award: Cynthia Horner, Publisher, Right On! Digital
  • Jerry Boulding Radio Executive Award: Kashon Powell, Vice President Programming, iHeart Chicago
  • Frankie Crocker Radio Personality Award: DeDe McGuire, Host of the Nationally Syndicated “DeDe In The Morning” Radio Show
  • Mike Bernardo Female Executive Award: Carole Carper, Broadcast & Music Industry Executive
  • Kendall Minter Entertainment Advocate Award: Louise West, CEO, West Entertainment Services

Each honoree embodies the foundation’s mission of recognizing individuals who have demonstrated unmatched creativity, leadership, and dedication in their respective fields.

An Evening of Elegance and Legacy

The star-studded evening will be guided once again by Skip Cheatham, Executive Producer and Program Director for The DL Hughley Show, who will return as host. Guests can expect a night of heartfelt tributes, cultural reflection, and celebration of the men and women who continue to inspire through their artistry, business acumen, and advocacy.

The red carpet begins at 6:30 PM, setting the stage for an unforgettable evening of glamour, history, and industry recognition.

Join the Celebration

As one of the premier events in music and entertainment, the 2025 Living Legends Foundation Awards Ceremony is expected to sell out quickly. Tickets are available now at livinglegendsfoundation.com.

WHEN: Friday, October 3, 2025

TIME: 6:30 PM (Red Carpet)

LOCATION: Flourish by Legendary | 3143 Maple Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30305, USA

This historic celebration is more than an awards show—it is a salute to the trailblazers who continue to shape the soundtrack of our lives and the culture we celebrate.

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