AHERN DAPS AWARDS
Vivian Releford, Vice-President of The DAPS AWARDS The DAPS Awards (Distinguished African American Professional and Student) is a formal/black tie event held each year in different cities throughout East Tennessee. AHERN DAPS Awards recognized Distinguished African American Pastors, Professionals, Teachers, Students and Ministries of the month from a list of candidates submitted each month by individuals, AHERN Board of Directors or AHERN Magazine Staff. The pastor, professional and teacher of the month must have served in their professional at least 3 years. Student of the month must be a high school senior, college freshman or sophomore. Each candidates is selected on a 5 point grade scale in each category below: 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 | 2019 Distinguished African Americans
Rev. Dr. C. H. Charlton, Co-Director of The Year Rev. Pamela L. Hoard, Co-Director of The Year Tammi H. McGowan, Reporter of The Year Rev. Dr. Renee' Kesler, Minister of The Year Chief Deputy Derrick Woods, Professional of The Year Karla Mills, Teacher of The Year Destiny Minniefield, Student of The Year Kitchen of Hope, Ministry of The Year Appalachian African American Cultural Center, H. R. Mills Black Preservation Award Green McDoo Cultural Center, H. R. Mills Black Preservation Award |
