Honorees
2008
2013 - 2012 - 2011 - 2010
- 2009 - 2008
- 2007 - 2006
- 2005 - 2004
 Jake
Swamp: Founder of the Tree of Peace Society
As result of his thirty seven years experience as a sub-chief of the Mohawk
Nation and international ambassador, Jake Swamp has been
traveling around the world, planting "Trees of Peace" in diverse
places such as Israel, Australia, South America, United Nations, Morocco,
Japan, Thailand, and many colleges and universities in the United States and
Canada. Through his tree planting efforts, Jake has inspired the planting
of over 200 million trees. Jake continues to inspire many college students
of all races and backgrounds through his extensive lecturing schedule which
takes him to different universities and other speaking engagements a year.
Jake Swamp has and continues to work tirelessly for the communities of the
Iroquois people by bridging cultural difference in the spirit of respectful
dialogue and collective action in addressing environmental and social problems.
For more information, please visit:
http://www.treeofpeacesociety.info.
 Xernona
Clayton is Founder, Creator and Executive Producer of the Foundation’s
Trumpet Awards. The Trumpet Awards is a prestigious event highlighting
African American accomplishments and contributions. Initiated in 1993
by Turner Broadcasting, the Trumpet Awards has been televised annually and
distributed internationally to over 185 countries around the world.
Ms. Clayton began her television career in 1967 and became the south’s
first Black person to have her own television show. The Xernona Clayton
show was a regular feature on WAGA-TV, CBS affiliate in Atlanta.
Xernona Clayton was employed at Turner Broadcasting for nearly 30 years where
she served as a corporate executive. Ms. Clayton was one of the highest-ranking
female employees in Turner Broadcasting System.
Ms. Clayton’s dedication to the community is reflected in the many
hours she spends promoting human relations through bi-racial groups devoted
to improving racial understanding. For more information, please visit:
http://www.trumpetfoundation.org.
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