Celebrate Our Past Winners!
Join us in honoring the past winners of the Freedom Awards Gala, who have made outstanding contributions to gospel music, community leadership, and advocacy. Explore their remarkable achievements and be inspired by their dedication and impact. Celebrate their legacy and continue to support those who uplift and inspire through their exceptional work.
2026 Winners
Debbie's Flowers and CJ Funeral Home - Forrest City, AR
Business Of The Year
Mr. Lamont Swanigan - Brinkley, AR
Radio Announcer Of The Year
Michael Garner - Forrest City, AR
Youth/Young Adult Vocalist Of The Year
Connect Point Church - Forrest City, AR
Praise Team Of The Year
Coach Jim Bailey - Forrest City, AR
Community Leader Of The Year
Theresa Manning State Farm Insurance
Insurance Agency Of The Year
Felicia Phillips - Forrest City, AR
Female Vocalist Of The Year
Sizzling Skillet Restaurant Of West Memphis - West Memphis, AR
Restaurant Of The Year
Pastor Allen Calvert & Connect Point Church - Forrest City, AR
Church Of The Year
Keenon Coleman - Pine Bluff, AR
Male Vocalist Of The Year
The Eternal Light Singers- Marianna, AR
Male Quartet Group Of The Year
Toni Weatherspoon Peoples
Female Quartet Group Of The Year
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. - Forrest City, AR
Fraternity Of The Year
United Christian MB Church - Forrest City, AR
Church Choir Of The Year
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Of West Memphis
Sorority Of The Year
AARP #3502 Crittenden County - West Memphis, AR
Organization Of The Year
The McFadden Sisters - Madison, AR
Youth/Young Adult Ensemble Of The Year
Jeffrey Williams - Memphis, TN
Community Choir Of The Year
2025 Winners
Denise Parnell & ARCare – Wynne, AR
Medical/Health Care Service Of The Year
Era Bankston – Wynne, AR
Female Vocalist Of The Year
Connect Point Church – Pastor Allen Calvert
Church Of The Year
Cedric Williams State Farm Insurance – Forrest City, AR
Business Of The Year
John Wilson - Forrest City, AR
Male Vocalist Of The Year
Spring Grove MB Church – Haynes, AR
Church Choir Of The Year
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity -Iota Tau Sigma Chapter – FC
Organization Of The Year
Antwon Meabon-Marrs – Wynne, AR
Community Leader Of The Year
Breathe Of Life Christian Center – Forrest City, AR
Community Choir/Praise Team Of The Year
Felicia Phillips & The Supreme Angels – Forrest City, AR
Quartet Group Of The Year
United Christian Church – Forrest City, AR
Youth/Young Adult Choir/Department Of The Year
2024 Winners
DaVita Dialysis-Forrest City, AR
Medical Service Of The Year
FC Alumnae Chapter Of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
Organization Of The Year
Angela Carter - Forrest City, AR
Radio Announcer Of The Year
Silver Lining Senior Care- Forrest City, AR
Health Care Service Of The Year
The Gospel Writers - Jonesboro, AR
Quartet Group Of The Year
Mrs. Jackie White - Forrest City, AR
Community Leader Of The Year
Theresa Manning State Farm Insurance
Business Of The Year
Jana Calvert - Forrest City, AR
Female Vocalist Of The Year
Kylan Cunningham - Forrest City, AR
Youth/Young Adult Vocalist Of The Year
Sizzlin Skillet Restaurant - West Memphis, AR
Restaurant Of The Year
David Carr - Wynne, AR
Male Vocalist Of The Year
2023 Winners
Silver Lining Senior Care- Forrest City, AR
Health Care/Medical Service Of The Year
Theresa Manning State Farm Insurance- Forrest City, AR
Business Of The Year
Miles J. Kimble Mortuary & Cremation - Forrest City, AR
Funeral Home Of The Year
C & D Southern Kitchen- Forrest City, AR
Restaurant Of The Year
FC Alumnae Chapter Of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
Organization Of The Year
The Gospel Writers - Jonesboro, AR
Quartet Group Of The Year
Felicia Phillips-Golatt - Forrest City, AR
Female Vocalist Of The Year
Willie Moore Jr. - Brinkley, AR
Male Vocalist Of The Year
Alex Clinton - Marianna, AR
Youth/Young Adult Vocalist Of The Year
Antwon Marrs - Wynne, AR
Community Leader Of The Year