NABOB Chief Jim Winston To Be Honored At October Gala.

Jim Winston, the President and CEO of the National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB), will receive the prestigious Chairman’s Award from The Living Legends Foundation (LLF), the U.S. Black Chambers and NABOB announced.

“I am deeply humbled to receive the Chairman’s Award from the Living Legends Foundation,” Winston said in a release. “This recognition is not just about me, but about the collective work of NABOB members and our partners who continue to fight for equity in media ownership. Our mission has always been to ensure that Black broadcasters have both a seat at the table and the resources to thrive. To be recognized for that work by an institution as respected as LLF is truly an honor.”

The award will be presented at the 2025 Annual Awards Dinner & Gala on Friday, Oct. 3, at Flourish by Legendary in Atlanta. This year marks the event’s first time in the Georgia capital.

“When choosing the Chairman’s Award, I look for a person whose leadership has had a profound impact on our culture,” says LLF Chairman David C. Linton. “Jim Winston is such a person. Black radio has been the backbone of Black music’s exposure from day one and later television. Black ownership allowed our music to flourish when others didn’t see its value. NABOB, under Jim’s leadership, has given Black broadcasters a voice in D.C. by bringing Black owners together as a united force. Broadcast ownership means so much to our people. We are honored to salute him.”

The 2025 LLF Annual Awards Dinner & Gala aims to spotlight industry leaders whose contributions have shaped the fabric of Black culture, music, and media. “This year’s celebration in Atlanta signals a new chapter for LLF as it expands its reach and impact in recognizing excellence within the Black media and entertainment community,” the release says.

The 2025 Honorees include Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, recipients of the Ray Harris Lifetime Achievement Award; Kevin “Coach K” Lee and Pierre “P” Thomas, COO & CEO, Quality Control Music, Impact Award; Zelma Redding, President & Founder, Otis Redding Foundation, Legacy Award; Samantha Selolwane, Head of Promotions, RCA, Music Executive Award; Cynthia Horner, Publisher, Right On! Digital, Media Icon Award; Kashon Powell, Vice President of Programming, iHeartMedia Chicago, Jerry Boulding Radio Executive Award; DeDe McGuire, host of the nationally syndicated “DeDe In The Morning” radio show, Frankie Crocker Radio Personality Award; Carole Carper, Broadcast & Music Industry Executive, Mike Bernardo Female Executive Award; and Louise West, CEO, West Entertainment Services, Kendall Minter Entertainment Advocate Award.

Skip Cheatham, Executive Producer and Program Director for “The DL Hughley Show,” will again serve as the evening’s host.