Global Impact Influencer Germany Kent To Be Honored At Annual Legacy Builder Awards
Germany Kent will receive the 2025 Legacy Builder Award for her outstanding contributions to social change, mental health awareness, diversity, and empowerment. An award-winning author and media personality, Kent inspires global transformation through her leadership, activism, and philanthropy.
Los Angeles, CA, California, United States, April 8, 2025 -- The Legacy Builder Awards will present Germany Kent, a global thought leader, media personality, producer, and philanthropist, with a 2025 Legacy Builder Award at the annual gala in Southern California. This award recognizes the MVP's of the community, hailed as community champions who have exemplified excellence in building a legacy.
Ms. Kent is, perhaps, best known for her critically acclaimed literary works, storytelling, and social activism. As an international award-winning and best-selling author, she is leaving a legacy through her writings and more than 2,000 quotes which are widely published across the Web. She has helped to create conversations that have impacted social change issues and influenced and shaped the opinions, beliefs, and actions of people across the globe.
The Hall of Famer is a uniquely positioned authority as a Rise Global Power 100 Social Media and Marketing Influencer and transcends boundaries to make a lasting and significant contribution to the state, nation and world.
One of the world's leading authorities on optimism and self-empowerment, Ms. Kent is being honored for her consistent dedication to advancing equity and her exceptional courage in advancing the human rights of others. As a community champion, she has addressed systemic barriers, created pathways for marginalized individuals, and dismantled inequalities.
Throughout her impressive career in corporate America, higher education, in the entertainment industry, and as a former FOX News anchor, Ms. Kent has continued to blaze trails. She maintains a focus on diversity and inclusion and developing future leaders. She founded the initiative Producing Hopeful Souls ensuring a vital pipeline of talent and helping others with cutting-edge mentoring opportunities in media, the arts and entertainment.
A staunch advocate for mental health awareness, Ms. Kent believes in raising awareness for causes that benefit humanity and acknowledges her responsibility to serve society. She also uses her voice and platform for suicide awareness and prevention. She is a champion for youth and women's empowerment, advocating for anti-bullying, literacy and volunteerism.
Ms. Kent has become a global sought-after media pundit frequently quoted in national and international media. Her inspiring words lauded her on TODAY's Powerful Women list in 2023 and a featured wise wordsmith on Oprah.com in 2024. In 2015, she was nationally recognized by Inc. magazine, Fast Company, Bloomberg, the Dallas Morning News and others for changing people's perspective on social media etiquette.
She has served on numerous advisory boards, commissions, coalitions, government associations, and task forces and has been highly effective in organizational transformation through leadership and culture. Her transformative work has included that of a victim advocate to law enforcement to help build trust and rapport with victims and increase awareness to break down potential barriers. She recently was instrumental in the passing of a new health policy for the Los Angeles Department of Public Health.
Throughout her illustrious career, Ms. Kent has accumulated an impressive array of accolades, including being crowned in state and international pageants. She has been recognized at the National Press Club by the Society of Professional Journalists for excellence in journalism. She was tapped by the Global Christian Professional Women's Association to host with headliner Anne Graham Lotz, Billy Graham's daughter and was selected by Soledad O'Brien as a panelist for the national PowHERful enrichment conference empowering girls.
In 2017, Ms. Kent was honored with a prestigious Lifetime Community Service Award by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., a global service organization with over 360,000 members. That same year, she received her own 'Germany Kent Day' in her native Mississippi.
Legacy Builder Awards is the vision of Shenae Johnson-Allen x The Allen Project to bring together the unique synergy of the Faith-based marketplace. She and her spouse Dewayne are leading a team to curate the signature event of the season. As a visible philanthropy effort, the Legacy Builder Awards encompasses the spirit of building a better and more sustainable future together.
'Ms. Kent is a great inclusion as a 2025 Legacy Builder,' said Shenae Johnson-Allen, Founder & CEO of the Legacy Builder Awards. 'Legacy Builders are Community Champions. She was selected for her actions, leadership, and vision to inspire others to act, collaborate, and invest in the well-being of the collective whole. Our nominees are people's choice champions who inspire and empower others, shaping a brighter future through their tireless efforts, passion, and commitment to raising the bar.'
'Being a Legacy Builder speaks well of Ms. Kent,' Johnson-Allen said. 'She is also being recognized for her impact and influence and a heartfelt recognition because she lives to inspire with both grit and grace.'
'Through Ms. Kent's recognition as a hometown hero, her efforts not only shape today but also lay the foundation for a better tomorrow giving her the spotlight of honor well deserved,' Johnson-Allen said. 'By highlighting her achievements, others may be inspired to follow in her and other Legacy Builders' footsteps and build communities that thrive on compassion, unity, and shared growth. We're excited to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our community's finest individuals,' she said.
Johnson-Allen added, 'At the heart of the Legacy Builder Award is the celebration of individuals and organizations that embody the spirit of community, service, and positive change. Our purpose is to give honor by highlighting achievements that encourage others to build legacy in our communities through collaboration.'.
'I'm honored and humbled to receive the 2025 Legacy Builder Award, as I believe that one of my primary purposes in life is to inspire others to realize their greatest potential,' Kent said. 'I like helping people and have the desire to do whatever I can to help future generations and inspire a culture of service and meaningful change,' she added.
The foundation will present the award to Ms. Kent on Sunday, April 13, during its annual Legacy Builder Awards with this year's theme 'Grit & Grace' honoring those who are making a difference every day. Learn more here.
LEGACY BUILDER AWARDS recognize individuals and organizations whose exceptional dedication and leadership have created lasting positive change in our community. These champions inspire and empower others, shaping a brighter future through their tireless efforts, passion, and commitment to making a difference. The annual event celebrates those who have gone above and beyond to build a legacy of compassion, service, and progress for generations to come. Their contributions continue to uplift, strengthen, and unite us all, setting a powerful example for future leaders and changemakers.
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