QUINCY JONES - QUINCY JONES TO RECEIVE TOP CHARITY AWARD

Legendary music mogul QUINCY JONES will be honoured with the National Association Of Broadcaster's Celebration Of Service To America Leadership Award in June (08). The 74-year-old will be handed the award in recognition of his longterm dedication to helping underprivileged kids with his Listen Up Foundation and We Are The Future Foundation. The Celebration Of Service To America Leadership Award honours those who have "performed extraordinary public service in bettering the lives of others". NAB's David K. Rehr says, "For decades, Quincy Jones has served as a tireless advocate on behalf of underprivileged children throughout the world. "The NAB Education Foundation is proud to honour him for his unwavering dedication to building a pathway toward a better future for all children in need."