The talk show host and radio personality Steve Harvey has covertly ended the widely popular Neighborhood Awards, formerly known as the Hoodie Awards, after more than 16 years.

The awards have become a branded event for The Steve Harvey Morning Show and were instrumental in helping the 60-year-old’s namesake radio program become successful when it launched into national syndication. Neighborhood Awards recognized local businesses, community leaders, teachers, churches and local entrepreneurs in Oscars-like fashion and gave the national show local appeal to the 90-plus markets in which it’s broadcast. DailyMail.com reached out to Steve Harvey’s spokeperson for comment but did not hear back by the time of this posting. A week after receiving backlash for meeting with Donald Trump in Trump Towers on January 16, Steve Harvey has reportedly cancelled the widely popular Neighborhood Awards The awards have become a branded event for The Steve Harvey Morning Show and was instrumental in helping the 60-year-old’s namesake program become successful when it launched into national syndication ‘This event was launched to make Steve appear more personable to his radio listeners. It helped shape his “guy-next-door image,” as Steve’s real personality is oftentimes curt. ‘His cold nature towards fans ultimately ended his first morning show that aired locally in Los Angeles,’ a source close to Harvey told DailyMail.com. Harvey’s reason for putting the brakes on Neighborhood Awards, despite listener interest and its overall success,

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