Audacy’s News & Talk WAOK Hosted Second Annual “On Point With Juandolyn Stokes” Trailblazer Awards in Atlanta

Audacy’s News & Talk WAOK (WAOK-AM) hosted its second annual “On Point With Juandolyn Stokes” Trailblazer Awards. This empowering celebration honors the remarkable women who are making significant strides across various fields and leaving an indelible impact on the Atlanta community.

This year’s honorees include:

Keisha Lance Bottoms, Former Mayor of Atlanta
Dr. Valerie Montgomery, President, Morehouse School of Medicine
Alisha Thomas Searcy, Former Georgia State Representative
Nancy Flake Johnson, President & CEO, Urban League Atlanta
Trina Braxton, Singer and Actress
Quiana Pinckney, Vice President, Division Communications at Comcast
Kathleen Bertrand, Founder, BronzeLens Film Festival Creator
Lucy McBath, Congresswoman
Helen Butler, Executive Director, Georgia Coalition for The People’s Agenda
Pinky Cole Hayes, Entrepreneur
Glenda Hatchett, Judge

“Each of these incredible women has exemplified outstanding leadership and dedication, blazing a trail for future generations to follow,” Stokes said. “Through their work, they have inspired others, driven change, and shaped the future of our society.”

“‘On Point With Juandolyn Stokes’ has long been a platform for fostering impactful conversations and recognizing those who make a difference,” said Joyce Littel, Brand Manager, News & Talk WAOK. “This event is a testament to Juandolyn’s commitment to uplifting and empowering women in the community. We are so excited to celebrate these trailblazing honorees and their incredible contributions to society.”

The Trailblazer Awards, founded by Stokes, honors a distinguished group of women for their extraordinary achievements in leadership, advocacy, business, the arts and public service. Recipients are chosen by Stokes and her executive producer Shantelle Thompson.

The ceremony took place at Audacy Atlanta’s Sound Space on Thursday, March 27 at 11:00 a.m. ET and listeners could listen live on air or online. The second annual Trailblazer Awards will broadcast on News & Talk WAOK’s YouTube channel on Monday, April 28th, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. ET.

Listeners can tune in to News & Talk WAOK in Atlanta on air and nationwide on the Audacy app and website. Fans can also connect with the station on social media via X, Facebook and Instagram.

“On Point With Juandolyn Stokes” Trailblazer Awards is a part of Audacy’s commitment to making a meaningful difference at scale. Audacy uses its reach and personal connection with listeners to advance causes that promote mental health and build sound communities.