2026 ATHENA Finalist Jazz Williams, Founder of JazzCast Pros Honored by Local Chamber
- Elevating Enterprise
- 6 days ago
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At JazzCast Pros, we are proud to congratulate our founder, Jazz Williams aka Jazzy T, on being named a 2026 ATHENA Young Professional Award finalist by the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce.
While many people know Jazzy as a familiar and trusted voice on WDKX-FM, this recognition speaks to something deeper: her work as a business owner, ecosystem builder, and leader who has intentionally created platforms for others to be seen, heard, and respected.
The ATHENA Awards are celebrating their 40th anniversary in Greater Rochester, honoring women who lead with purpose, mentor others, and demonstrate that business success and community impact are not mutually exclusive. Being named a finalist places Jazzy among an accomplished group of leaders across industries who share a belief in inclusive growth and long-term impact.
The 2026 ATHENA Awards ceremony will take place on February 5, 2026 3:30pm - 6:30pm, at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center. Get tix here
As the founder of JazzCast Pros, Jazzy has built more than a podcast production company. She has built a network—one rooted in professional broadcast standards, ethical storytelling, and community responsibility. JazzCast Pros was created to remove the technical and creative barriers that often prevent entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and subject-matter experts from sharing their knowledge.
“Being named an ATHENA Young Professional Award finalist is an incredibly meaningful honor. I’ve built my career in broadcasting and production helping community members share their message, and to have that work recognized in this way is truly humbling.” - Jazzy T
For our team and our podcast hosts, this moment is bigger than one person. It validates the work happening across the JazzCast Pros network every day—educating audiences, amplifying underrepresented voices, and using media as a tool for economic opportunity, wellness, and social impact.
We are proud of our founder not just for this nomination, but for the leadership she models: steady, values-driven, and rooted in service. This recognition from the Chamber reinforces what we already know—that JazzCast Pros is building something meaningful, sustainable, and aligned with the future of business and media in our region.
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