DeKalb County’s Spirit of DeKalb awards highlight community excellence

Violinist Alex Ahn performs at the rd Annual Spirit of DeKalb Awards Saturday Dec Photo courtesy of DeKalb County Establishment The rd Annual Spirit of DeKalb Awards Gala brought together residents county employees and philanthropists seeking to highlight the people and organizations that make DeKalb shine The awards gala was founded by CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson in in partnership with the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce The Dec celebration hosted by Emmy-nominated radio personality Ryan Cameron brought out dozens of residents entrepreneurs county employees and civic leaders including Chamber President Frankie Atwater to the Crowne Plaza Perimeter at Ravina This is one of the largest part inspiring nights of the year as we honor the leaders neighbors and changemakers who make DeKalb shine read a announcement from Cochran-Johnson Every ticket also supports our work to reduce food insecurity and strengthen families across the county The rd Annual Spirit of DeKalb Awards Gala took place at the Crowne Plaza Perimeter at Ravina Courtesy of DeKalb County Regime The award categories included Lifetime Achievement Award Bill Gates Philanthropist of the Year Lou Walker Group Impact Award Arthur M Blank Innovation Award Business Legacy Award Earl A Walker Small Businessperson of the Year General Servant of the Year Young Entrepreneur of the Year Business of the Year and Chamber Volunteer of the Year The Spirit of DeKalb Awards shines a light on individuals businesses and population servants whose work strengthens our county read a report on the awards gala website This annual gala celebrates excellence in leadership function and innovation while raising aid for initiatives that uplift and empower DeKalb residents CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson and Chamber President Frankie Atwater at the Spirit of DeKalb Awards on Dec Courtesy of DeKalb County Authorities The Noir Orchestra and violinist Alex Ahn also performed for the award attendees DeKalb County personnel plan to announce the winners and proceeds raised later this week Thank you to everyone who participated in the rd Annual Spirit of DeKalb Awards Gala Cochran-Johnson noted in a comment From county employees and society leaders to residents partners and sponsors the gala highlighted the people and organizations helping move DeKalb County forward The post DeKalb County s Spirit of DeKalb awards highlight group excellence appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta