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Power Of Influence Awards:
Local Leaders And Celebrities Honored
During Fantastic Super Bowl Weekend
BY MONIQUE STAMPS Sentinel Staff Writer
The Power of Influence Awards Dinner recognizes an esteemed group of enter- tainers, athletes, influencers, business/community leaders and philanthropists for their accomplishments. The hon- orees are also celebrated for their unique impact on pop culture and charity initia- tives. The award ceremony is held during the Super Bowl weekend.
Some of its past hon- orees are: Rick Ross, Kevin Hart, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, T. I., Jermaine Dupri and Roc Nation president, Benny Pough.
On Friday, February 5th, local leaders and national
Among those honorede were: wrestler Titus O’Neil and boxer Antonio Tarver.
celebrities were honored during Super Bowl LV here in Tampa. The event was held at THAP’s 5508 facility. Among those honored on last Friday were: local business, the Florida Sentinel Bulletin, and owners, C. Blythe An- drews, III, CEO and presi- dent and his sister, Kay
Andrews, publisher; Jeff Robinson, Titus O’Neil, Bradford Cohen, Dexter Jackson, Jineea Butler, Dominique Rodgers- Cromartie, Antonio Tarver, Christina Hoves- tadt, Dr. Jen Welter, OG Ron C, Biggar Rankin, Carl Crawford, and Anto-
nio Bryant and rapper, Kodak Black.
Also honored was local activist, Tonya Lewis and her non-profit organization, Children with a Vision. Lewis has worked tirelessly to bring education, hope, and training to the communities of Tampa Bay, helping chil- dren and underserved com- munities have their seat at the table. From giving back- to-school bashes to help for hurricane victims, Lewis is always there. Earlier this year, she assisted a neighbor- hood youth with his bur- geoning lawn service.
The award was given to Lewis for her 20+ years of
community service. It was particularly poignant for Lewis who lost her beloved father just a short time ago. She was very close to her fa- ther and she was devastated to lose him after a long ill- ness. She is soldiering on with her mission and says that she is blessed “not by ac- colades but by appreciation.”
Tampa Bay entertainment connoisseur Cindy Nuzzo, 0wner of NuNoise Entertain- ment, a licensed and bonded talent agency as well as a celebrity travel agency was one of the organizers. Nuzzo is also Hip Hop artist Trina’s exclusive travel agent.
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