2020 Awards
DMV Sports Media Person of the Year - Distinguished Media Awards
"Wow, just wow! Growing up in the DMV among industry greats, to receive this recognition from from VIPeVENTS Concierge was a true dream come true. Forever humbled and thankful. Giving God all the glory." - KNN
Awards
Women of Faith Award Winner
Kelsey was awarded during Women's History Month in March 2021 as a Woman of Faith. Kelsey was selected as one of 40 phenomenal Women of Faith who have greatly impacted and transformed businesses, communities, government, ministries, politics and their families while carrying with them, their Faith in God. She was selected for this award for their invaluable contributions to our Nation's Capital, the United States of America and the World. This award was sponsored by the following: Democratic State Committee Religious Council, DC Federation of Democratic Women, DC Women in Politics, President of the DCDSC Ethnic Caucus, DC Democratic Women's Club, Ward One Democrats, Missionary Baptist Ministers Conference of DC and Vicinity, Washington Interfaith Network and DC Women in Politics.
Terrapin Club 30 Under 30 Class of 2022
Kelsey was officially inducted into the Terrapin Club 30 Under 30 Class of 2022 on Saturday, January 29th at the Maryland men's basketball game versus the Indiana Hoosiers. Kelsey was recognized for her major impact in her communities and in her career, while supporting the university and embodying Maryland Pride.
NFL Doesn't Run Without Women Campaign
Kelsey was featured in Bleacher Report's "The NFL Doesn't Run Without Women" campaign. Read the full feature here.
Legacy Impact Award
Kelsey was awarded the distinguished "Legacy Impact Award" during the 2020 Legacy Global Summit, a a virtual conference and an inter-generational bridge builder for emerging entrepreneurs and government agencies.
Living Day by Day Magazine Feature
Kelsey had a profile feature in the Living Day by Day Magazine on her career in sports and unique background growing up in the DMV
STS Magazine Feature
Kelsey was featured in the December 2020 edition of STS Sports Magazine for their STS Women in Sports feature. Her feature begins on pg. 24. View her full feature here.
Where it Begins Magazine Feature
Kelsey was featured in Where it Begins Magazine sports issue as a major sports personality in the DMV. She shared her journey to working in sports media and how it led to working with the Washington Football Team. Read her full interview here.
Best On Air Personality Award
Awarded for her work as host and executive producer of "Listen In With KNN" sports talk radio show/podcast at the second annual Next Generation Entertainment Awards.
Featured in Frosty's Flava Magazine
Featured in a four page spread for her work on her show "Listen In With KNN" presented by Fox Sports Radio 96.9 FM and 1340 AM.
93.9 WKYS Top 30 Under 30
Honored as a WKYS "phenomenal Woman" and presented with WKYS "Top 30 Under 30" award class for 2017. Read full award description here.
Recent Highlights
During the University of Maryland homecoming week, Kelsey spoke at the Robert H. Smith School of Business.
Ms. African-American United 2016
Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade
Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade
Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade
Ms. Maryland African-American United 2015.
Ms. Maryland
Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade
Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade
Selected as the 2015 Ms. Maryland African-American United 2015.
Labor Day Parade
Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade
Labor Day Parade
Platform: To increase minority representation in media and increase self-esteem in young Women.
Pagentry
Pageantry
Kelsey Nicole Nelson first entered pageantry after a modeling career after she wanted to make a difference in society and lead by example.
