2016 Neighborhood Awards Goes Back to Las Vegas

THE 2016 STATE FARM NEIGHBORHOOD AWARDS HOSTED BY STEVE HARVEY DELIVERED AN ENTERTAINMENT BLOWOUT STARRING MAXWELL, THE O’JAYS, ERYKAH BADU, AND MORE! 

Sold-out three-day 2016 State Farm Neighborhood Awards Weekend featured appearances from Jill Scott, Charlie Wilson, Keith Sweat, and More

ATLANTA, GA (July 25, 2016) – EMMY-winning television host and radio star Steve Harvey hosted an unparalleled night of entertainment and inspiration at the 2016 State Farm Neighborhood Awards show on July 23^rd in Las Vegas, at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.  Featuring superstar performances from Maxwell, The O’Jays, and Erykah Badu, which had the sold-out crowd cheering and dancing, the 2016 State Farm Neighborhood Awards was a don’t-miss night filled with side-splitting laughs, inspiring speeches of celebration, singing, an impromptu dance party, and more.  The three-day sold-out 2016 State Farm Neighborhood Awards Weekend took place in Las Vegas July 22^nd-24^th.  EMMY-winning television/film/radio producer Rushion McDonald produced the entire weekend for the 14^th year, with Las Vegas attendees clamoring for the event to return to Las Vegas next year.

LAS VEGAS, NV – JULY 23: Host Steve Harvey speaks during the 2016 Neighborhood Awards hosted by Steve Harvey at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 23, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images for Nu-Opp, Inc)

Gathering together in celebration of a positive community purpose, the 2016 State Farm Neighborhood Awards show included appearances from Toni Braxton, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Sheryl Underwood, Terrence J, Bern Nadette Stanis, Lavell Crawford, Yolanda Adams, Lalah Hathaway, Earthquake, Sommore, Benjamin Crump, Ed Gordon, Shirley Strawberry, Nephew Tommy, Carla Ferrell, Junior, and State Farm’s Duane Farrington.  Driven by public nominations, with repeat and first-time winners unveiled, the show also included special painting presentations and check presentations from Cracker Barrel to the Best School Teacher winner and State Farm to the Good Neighbor Award winner in support of their community efforts.

LAS VEGAS, NV – JULY 24: Singer/songwriter Jill Scott performs during the Neighborhood Awards Beach Party at the Mandalay Bay Beach at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on July 24, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images for Nu-Opp, Inc)

The 2016 State Farm Neighborhood Awards Weekend was held at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, where the events included the three-day State Farm Color Full Lives Art Gallery experience, the State Farm Sing Your Way Contest and Freedom Friday Concert with headlining performances from Charlie Wilson and Keith Sweat, the Freedom Friday Party featuring Doug E. Fresh, the Neighborhood Awards VIP After-Party, and Jill Scott headlining the Neighborhood Awards Beach Party.

Steve Harvey and Rushion McDonald created the one-of-a-kind State Farm Neighborhood Awards (formerly the Hoodie Awards) and State Farm Neighborhood Awards Weekend to recognize and celebrate men and women from all over the United States who uplift their neighborhoods through their contributions and excellence as entrepreneurs, religious and community leaders, educators and more.  The 2016 State Farm Neighborhood Awards Weekend included support by State Farm, Tracfone, Masterbuilt, Cracker Barrel, McDonald’s, Crème of Nature, DHerbs, and Wells Fargo.

LAS VEGAS, NV – JULY 23: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company Executive VP and Chief Administrative Officer Duane Farrington (L), recipient of the “Good Neighbor Award” Nehemiah Davis (2nd L), singer Toni Braxton (2nd R) and television personality Shirley Strawberry pose with the award check from State Farm during the 2016 Neighborhood Awards hosted by Steve Harvey at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 23, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Bryan Steffy/Getty Images for Nu-Opp, Inc) *** Local Caption *** Duane Farrington; Nehemiah Davis; Toni Braxton; Shirley Strawberry

And the winners are…

The winners of the State Farm Neighborhood Awards for the following 12 categories are:

Best High School Coach, sponsored by Masterbuilt

Kim Christian, Cheerleading, Gwynn Park High School (WHUR 96.3-FM Washington, DC)

Best Beauty Salon, sponsored by DHerbs

John T. Elliott’s Professional Hair Design & Day Spa (WWDM 101.3-FM Columbia, SC)

Best Nail Salon, sponsored by Wells Fargo

Her Design Studio (WBTJ 106.5-FM Richmond, VA)

Best Car Wash/Detail Shop

Pro Wash (WHUR 96.3-FM Washington, DC)

Best Church Choir

St. Mark 4B Missionary Baptist Church Mass Choir (WWDM 101.3 Columbia, SC)

Best Soul Food Place

Dusties Southern Style Buffet (WVAZ 102.7-FM Chicago, IL)

Best Barbecue Place

Kenny’s Ribs & Chicken (WVAZ 102.7-FM Chicago, IL)

Best School Teacher, sponsored by Cracker Barrel

Dr. Shandra Claiborne-Payton, Virginia State University (WBTJ 106.5-FM Richmond, VA)

Best High School

Monroe Comprehensive High School (WMRZ 98.1-FM Albany, GA)

Best Barber Shop, sponsored by Crème of Nature

Fadeologist (WAMJ 107.5-FM Atlanta, GA)

Best Church, sponsored by McDonald’s

First Baptist Church of Glenarden (WHUR 96.3-FM Washington, DC)

Good Neighbor Award, sponsored by State Farm

Nehemiah Davis, Nehemiah Davis Foundation (WDAS 105.3-FM Philadelphia, PA)

For information, to catch a replay of the live backstage stream, and more from the 2016 State Farm Neighborhood Awards Weekend, please visit www.NeighborhoodAwards.com.