Lifetime Achievement Award
Presented by:
New York City Mission Society
April 24, 2018
2018 - 2017
Humanitarian Award
Presented by:
Cora Masters Barry and the Recreation Wish List Committee
at the Platinum Experience Gala
October 26, 2017
MLK Day: Lifetime Service of Excellence in Business & Communications Award
Presented by:
National Action Network
January 16, 2017
Lowry Mays Award
Presented by:
Broadcasters Foundation of America
April 11, 2018
Black Women In Media Award
Presented by:
Black Women In Media
March 29, 2018
Executive Trailblazer: In Recognition of your Leadership & Dedication to the Mission of Diversity
Presented by:
T. Howard Foundation
2017
2016
Hattie McDaniel Award
Presented by:
Reel Sisters
October 14, 2016
Women Of Color Empowerment Institute
Cathy Hughes: Women Of Empowerment Conference Speaker
“Building Relationships….Uniting Leaders”
2016
My Music Matters: A Celebration of Legends, Rhapsody & Rhythm Award
Presented by:
The National Museum Of African American Music
May 6, 2016
Cathy Hughes Inducted into the Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2016
2015
Business Ambassador of the Year
Presented by:
The 9th Annual “Hearts of Love” Gala
Auntie Hattie’s Place Inc.
2015
The Ad Color Lifetime Achievement Award
Presented by:
The ADCOLOR Industry Coalition
for excellence, dedication, and contribution to the fields
of radio, television, marketing, and business
September 19, 2015
The Madam C.J. Walker Award for Entrepreneurship
Presented by:
The 45th Annual Joseph Wharton Award Dinner
“In appreciation for and recognition of the power of one, one woman,
one vision, one company as a media pioneer, and philanthropist,
for outstanding creativity, vitality, resilience, and achievement.”
November 18, 2015
Pioneer Award
Presented by:
The H Street Community and the residents of Washington, DC,
H Street, Main Street, and H Street Community Development Corporation
September 19, 2015
2014
Icon Lifetime Achievement Award
Presented by:
The Living Legend Foundation, Inc.
“For an iconic career, which includes building a successful broadcasting
empire, breaking barriers, reaching back and elevating the
global image of African-Americans.”
October 3, 2014
The CBCF Chair’s Pheonix Award
Presented by:
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
Awarded on the behalf of the Chairman, CBCF Board of Directors
in recognition of Outstanding Accomplishments that stand as a
role model for the Global Community.
2014
The Mayor’s Arts Award for Visionary Leadership
Presented by:
DC Commission of the Arts & Humanities
2014
2012 - 2011
Trailblazer of the Year Award
Women Leaders
Presented by:
Bennett College Women’s Leadership Conference
Women’s Entrepreneurs in the Global Economy
Greensboro, NC
2012
Ida B. Wells Living Legend Award
Presented by:
National Women’s History Museum
De Pizan Honors
2011
Humanitarian Award
Presented by:
Opulence 1st Annual Awards & Fashion Show
Salute To Excellence Award
Presented by:
National Association of Black Journalists
Television – Public Affairs: Interviews/Discussion
2011
2010
The 2010 Star Award
Presented by:
The National Capital Area Chapter
of the Alliance of Women in Media
June 3, 2010
Women of Excellence in Communications
Presented by:
The Links, Incorporated
37th National Assembly – Detroit Michigan
2010
Cathy Hughes is Inducted into the Radio Hall Of Fame
2010
Leadership Award
Presented by:
Inwood House
2010
2009 - 2008
The People Inaugural Project Award
Presented by:
The Stafford Foundation Inc.
for untiring and dedicated service to the success of
The People’s Inaugural Project
January 20, 2009
Trailblazer Award
Presented by:
Rev. Jesse Jackson
Martin L. King, Esq., Russell Ewert
Rainbow Push Coalition & Citizenship Education Fund
Annual Conference
January 9, 2008
Telly Awards
One Love Gospel Cruise
Sizzle Reel Winner
2009
2007
African-American Small Business Excellence Award
Presented by:
The 13th Annual African-American Business Achievement
Pinnacle Award
October 19, 2007
A Giant of Broadcasting Award
Presented by:
The Library of American Broadcasting
September 19, 2007
Corporate Award
Presented by:
The Ludacris Foundation
at the 4th Annual Ludacris Foundation Benefit Dinner
May 18, 2007
Media Executive of the Year
Presented by:
MAAX
Marketing to African-Americans with Excellence
2007
Power Award
Presented by:
Essence Women Shaping the World
Pioneer, Visionary, Leader
October 5, 2007
A Celebration of Life, Hope & Possibilities
Presented by:
Jeddy 25th Anniversary
June 10, 2007
Women of Influence Award:
Business Legend
Presented by:
African-American 8th Business Forum
2007
Telly Award
Presented by:
Radio One 25th Anniversary History Documentary
2007
2006 - 2005
The Messenger Award
for Excellence in Communication
April 20, 2006
Height of Excellence in Media
Presented by:
Uncommon Height
March 21, 2006
Business Trailblazer Award
Presented by:
Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.
Martin L. King, Esq., Russell Ewert
Rainbow/PUSH Coalition & Citizenship Education Fund
Annual Conference
June 17, 2005
Fourth Annual CSBE Conference Award
Presented by:
Miami – Dade County
for serving as the Keynote Speaker for
the Department of Business Development
April 2, 2005
25 Years of Dedicated Service to the
Broadcast & Music Industries &
Being A Voice in the Community
Presented by:
The Urban Network Entertainment
Marketing Summit
April 8, 2006
Executive Leadership Council
Achievement Award
October 27, 2005
National Award
Presented by:
Washington DC Hall of Fame
April 17, 2005
2004 - 2000
Champion of Democracy
Presented by:
DC Vote
“Celebrating Our Community United for Equal Rights”
2004
The Pepsi 2002 Omni Music Festival
4th Annual Lorine Wade-Hunter Award
Presented by:
Music World Music
for 20+ years of broadcast service to the community
April 4, 2002
Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Presented by:
National Black MBA Association Inc.
Annual Conference and Exposition
Chicago, IL
October 8, 2000
2003 National Entrepreneur Award
Presented by:
Ernest & Young
to Cathy Hughes & Alfred Liggins
Radio One
2003
Essence Award
Presented by:
Essence Magazine
2002
Outstanding Leadership Award
September 23, 2000
1998 - 1996
Seventh Congressional District
Humanitarian Award
Presented by:
Congressman Elijah E. Cummings
to Cathy Hughes for her tireless efforts to uplift
the African-American community
December 14, 1998
First Annual Hits/Jam7 Conference
Doctors Special Recognition Award
January 27, 1996
Celebrating Women of Achievement
Presented by:
Ford Motor Company
Freedom’s Sisters
Essence Magazine Feature
October, 1998
Alumni “Sankofa” Award
Presented by:
Institute for Independent Education
“Let Children Learn”
NAACP Corporate Life Award
Presented by:
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
(NAACP)