People across Durham honored for community service at 2024 Bull City Sapphire Awards luncheon

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- Saturday, the Durham Alumni Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated and the McNair Harris Crescent Foundation had their annual Bull City Sapphire Awards community recognition luncheon.

The event recognizes people and organizations making great strides in business, education, and social action in Durham.

It was held at the University Tower in Durham. Seven students received scholarships for their commitment to excellence and personal development.

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. awarded several people and organizations for the community work they are doing in social action, education, and Bigger & Better Business.

"My dad always said, 'Do the work'," said recipient Stewart Johnson who received the "Culture for Service and Service for Humanity Award.

Several other notable honorees included Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee and Durham County Health Director Rodney Jenkins.

ABC11's DeJuan Hoggard served as the emcee for the ceremony.

"Culture for Service" and "Service for Humanity." - Phi Beta Sigma