The following awards were presented during the 31st International Convention of CBTU in Las Vegas, Nevada, May, 2002.

Cleveland Robinson Award
Edgar Romney

Sojourner Truth Award
Debbie Lee
Royetta Sanford

National CBTU Award
Joseph P. Rugola

Lifetime Achievement Award
Barbara Van Blake
Edward L. Brown, Sr.

Nelson Jack Edwards Award
Miriam Poe

Rising Star Award
Maxine Carter
Peirrette “ Petee” Talley

Charles A. Hayes Award
Mary Finger

The Hammer Award
Gerald W. McEntee
Danny Glover
Judge Greg Mathis

Distinguished Service Award
Tom Hobart

President’s Award
Lew Moye

Keeper of the Flame Award
Al Edden

Legend’s Award
Donald K. Day (Posthumously)

Inspiration Award
Debra Robinson
Harold Palmer

Special Recognition “Convention Express”
Frank Washington
Billie Pullen

Addie Wyatt Award
Rose Daylie

The Hammer Award is a new major award in recognition of keeping the “hammer down” (pressure) on domestic and global issues impacting working people.

To all the honorees….CONGRATULATIONS!