THE IOWA JUNETEENTH OBSERVANCE WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO THANK OUR STAFF, SPONSORS.... AND YOU FOR MAKING THE 2010 IOWA JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION A HUGE SUCCESS! KEEP CHECKING THIS SITE FOR UPDATES ON THE 2011 CELEBRATION...CLICK HERE FOR A TRIBUTE TO REV. IRVIN LEWIS, SR.   ***   NOVEMBER 11, 1948 - JULY 5, 2010   ***                 

Tyrone ‘Rocky’ Weston Gospel Preservation Award

The Tyrone ‘Rocky’ Weston Gospel Preservation Award is named after an Iowa native who has greatly contributed to the art and culture of Gospel music. In our effort to preserve the art and culture of Gospel music in Iowa, we annually acknowledge the contribution of an individual or group that has demonstrated a commitment of excellence toward creating, promoting, and/or performing Gospel song or dance.