Dr. Sybril Brown, professor of media studies, received the Cynthia Williams Impact Award for Excellence in Education and Journalism during the Trailblazer Awards show on Sunday, October 4 at The Agenda Events Venue.
The awards show honored those in the Middle Tennessee community who are trailblazers and pioneers in their fields. Primarily focusing on the education, journalism, entertainment, gospel and broadcasting industries, The Trailblazers Awards are the first of its kind within the state. Brown was one of several community leaders recognized including international gospel icon Dr. Bobby Jones, Publisher of the Tennessee Tribune Mrs. Rosetta Miller-Perry and 92Q Radio Personality Conny Denell.