The 4th Annual InnaStar Trailblazer Awards Gala Returns to Allentown on October 18, 2025

ALLENTOWN — The “Home of the Creative,” proudly announces the return of the InnaStar Trailblazer Awards Gala on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Live Nation’s Archer Music Hall in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

This black-tie gala has quickly become the region’s premier red-carpet celebration of creativity—spotlighting visionaries, cultural pioneers, and changemakers across the arts and entertainment industries.

This year’s theme, “The Year of Elevation,” promises a night of unforgettable inspiration, featuring:

Red Carpet & VIP Reception (5:00 PM – 6:30 p.m.)

 Trailblazer Awards Ceremony (6:30 PM – 9:00 p.m.)

 Electrifying live performances, fashion moments, and powerful honoree tributes

 Official After Party at The Moxy Hotel — right next door to Archer Music Hall

The evening will be hosted by acclaimed actress, entrepreneur, and motivational powerhouse Taja V. Simpson (BET’s Tyler Perry’s The Oval, Madea’s Destination Wedding #1 on Netflix, HBO’s Insecure, Grey’s Anatomy).

Among this year’s honorees are:

•King Moore – Youth music phenom, performer, and activist, honored as Youth Trailblazer of the Year.

•Jamaal David Lewis – Former ASU football star turned Hollywood actor & entrepreneur.

•Jane Heft – Award-winning design leader and Vice President, Director of Project Design & Corporate Branding, City Center Group.

•Tony Iannelli – President & CEO of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, regional business visionary.

•Bart Cooper – Internationally recognized visual artist and cultural storyteller.

•Juanita Renay – Dynamic creative leader, actress, singer, and community influencer.

The InnaStar Trailblazer Awards are more than a gala. They are a movement. Proceeds from the evening support InnaStar’s year-round creative arts and empowerment programs, including youth filmmaking workshops, confidence-building initiatives, and mental wellness programs for underserved communities.

Founder & CEO, Jacinth Headlam, shared:

“The Trailblazer Awards shine a light on those who not only excel in their craft but use their platform to inspire, uplift, and create legacy. This year’s theme, ‘The Year of Elevation,’ is about rising higher together—as artists, leaders, and a community.”

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