Howard was a featured author in Turner Broadcasting's 2003 Trumpet Awards.

They have appeared on: The Stellar Awards, Showtime at the Apollo, and the Trumpet Awards.

In 2007, John Carlos was honored at the Trumpet Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Xernona Clayton (center) poses with participants at the 1st annual Trumpet Awards Bazaar/Health and Wellness Fair.

The fair preceded the 17th annual Trumpet Awards on January 25 in Atlanta.

In 1993, Clayton, with Turner Broadcasting, created the Trumpet Awards Foundation to honor achievements of African Americans.

In 2012, the couple's charitable organization, Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities, was among the people and organizations honored at the Trumpet Awards.

She received the Trumpet Award for Outstanding Achievement in 1994.

In 2004, Barden received the Trumpet Award for Entrepreneur of the Year.

White was also a 2009 Trumpet Awards Honoree.