The Daps Awards was initiated in 2009 to recognize African-American pastors, students, professionals, businesses, and ministries from a list of candidates submitted each month by individuals, the AHERN Board of Directors, and AHERN Magazine Staff. ADA also hosts the AHERN Hall of Legacy and the H R Mills Black Culture Award.

The Daps Awards is a formal/black-tie event held each year in different cities throughout East Tennessee 

The pastor and professional of the month must have served in their profession for at least 3 years.  Student of the year must be a high school senior who plans to attend an HBCU, a college freshman, or a sophomore who is enrolled at an HBCU.

Each candidate is selected on a 5-point grade scale in the following category:
Community Involvement;  Church Involvement;  School Involvement;  Organization Affiliations;  Academic Achievement 

Make sure their biography includes as much info from the above criteria.  Submit info to aherninc@comcast.net

Mrs. Vivian M. Releford, AHERN Daps Awards Chair