Spiritual Enlightenment is the Trumpet Award

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By STAFF WRITER ~ Nassau Guardian:

Mount Tabor Full Gospel Baptist pastor, Bishop Neil Ellis will receive a 2010 Trumpet Award, which acknowledges the accomplishments of men and women who have significantly contributed to enhancing the quality of life for all.

Bishop Ellis, who also serves as the second presiding bishop in the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International, and chairman of the Full Gospel Baptist Denomination in The Bahamas, will receive a Spiritual Enlightenment Award and join the ranks of previous honorees including Bishop T.D. jakes, Pastor Paula White, Bishop Vashti McKenzie, Bishop Charles Blake, Bishop Eddie Long and many others.

"Given the fact that the award is a distinguished international award, I am pleased to accept it on behalf of the Christian community here in The Bahamas and I am humbled over the fact that I have been considered, much less chosen, as the recipient of this 2010 distinguished award," said Ellis.

Trumpet Award organizers seek out men and women who, through consistency and longevity, have achieved success in a chosen profession or career. The Trumpet Awards were originally created to herald the accomplishments of black Americans who have succeeded against immense odds. However, in recent times the organization has extended its arms internationally, giving special recognition to those who symbolize the many, and have overcome the ills of racism or poverty and have achieved special greatness. Listed among the recipients of this prestigious award are former South African president Nelson Mandela, and former prime minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, Perry Christie.

Founded by Xernona Clayton in 1993, the Trumpet Awards has been televised annually and distributed internationally to over 185 countries around the world.

Since its inception, scores of honorees have been recognized including Justice Thurgood Marshall, Ted Turner, Coretta Scott King, Dr. Ben Carson, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Quincy Jones, Maya Angelou, Tiger Woods, and Sir Sidney Poitier.

The Trumpet awards will be held January 28 -30, 2010 in Atlanta, Ga.

Thursday October 08, 2009