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2021 nominees
In celebration of those individuals who work tirelessly to improve lives throughout greater Atlanta, I’m excited to shine a spotlight on these outstanding citizens and their organizations and bring awareness to their tremendous sacrifices and contributions. The Rising in Community Excellence Award is given to individuals who demonstrate keen awareness about community needs and step into the fray, lending a hand and making things better. These citizens have created organizations that serve metro Atlanta. RICE Award nominees are innovative and charitable visionaries who recognize the importance of their presence and contribution to the greater Atlanta community and beyond. Nominees were selected by a panel of industry professionals, community leaders and everyday citizens. Each category is about a community leader who has used their position to develop or implement programs that have changed the face of our communities. The nominees are leaders who have used their position to develop and implement programs that have changed the face of our communities and helped people in innumerable ways.
business person of the year
- Snoop Dillard
- Dr. Shedonna Alexander
- Darbi Alexander
- Dr. Clive Taylor
- Monica Brown
- Ahmad Rashad Grandberry
NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR
- The Latin American Association, Atl
- Calalus Community Charities
- My Style Matter
- Solidarity Pantry
- Unity Network and Counseling Center
FOUNDATION OF THE YEAR
- Odyssey Atlanta
- Back On My Feet Atlanta
- Hope Atlanta
- The Tickled Past Pink Foundation
- The Pink Frog Foundation
- Trinity Vision Global
- Community Teen Coalition
CIVIL SERVANT OF THE YEAR
- Beverly Burks, Mayor of Clarkston
- Sharon Stropshire, East Point City Council
- Lisa Cupid, Chair of Cobb County
- Bill Edwards, Mayor of South Fulton
- Erica Thomas, GA House of Rep
- Calvin Smyre, GA House of Rep.
- Michael J. Bond Jr. ATL City Council
HEALTH & WELLNESS
- Libra J. Hicks
- Atia Knatori
- Crystal Perkins
- Penelope McCown
- Dr Carroll Cooper
- Glenn and Jill Miller
- The Family Health Centers of Georgia
ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS, & FILM
- Ira CarMichael
- Jessica Mote
- Amari Cheatom
- Sue Ann Taylor
- Rhonda Baraka
- Stephaine K Hay
- Debbie Ireland
OUTSTANDING IN MEDIA
- Sandy Moye
- Jackie Penrice
- Tomika Jackson
- Carisha Zenitta Johnson
- Dwight Buckner
- Soul Sisters (Brown / Hayes)
SOCIAL & COMMUNITY IMPACT
- Marshawn Evans – Daniels
- John / Rhonda Wilkins
- Waleed Shamsid Deen
- Amar Llama
- The Metro Atlanta Ministerial Alliance
- Stacey Abrams
- Cheryl Neal, B The Now
THE FOUNDERS RISING STAR
- Micheal J.
- Annette Attaway McDonald
- Terrance Bennett
- Dr. Omar Howard
- Charelle Lans
- Michelle Valines
- Quinisha Rutherford
- Christopher Triplett
ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR
- Sigma Tau Sigma Sorority, Inc.
- Project U First
- NCBW 100 Metro Atlanta
- Ladies Who Brunch ATL
- Scoobie West & Company
- Pay Positive American Youth
- One Race Movement
YOUTH ACHIEVER OF THE YEAR
- Sahana Vij
- Jalen Aliyu
- Eli Hannon
- Cavaungh Bell
- Chelsa Wright
- Beau Shell
- The Schembri Twins
EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
- Shakira Rice
- Amy Gonglefski
- Lauren Ketton
- Dr. Victoria Seals
- Jason B. Allen
- Phillip Peavy
- Dr. Terrilyn Rivers
PUBLICATION OF THE YEAR
- Christian Vogue Magazine
- Scars of Survival Magazine
- 2 Savage Magazine
- The Atlanta Voice
2021 TORCH AWARD HONOREES
- Leonardo Lucier
- Vince Williams
- Dr. Leslie R. Matthews
- “Future” Wilburn
- John B. Smith Jr.
- Donald “Dee Cee” Craddock
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event detail
- Sunday December 5, 2021
- 42 West
- 1088 Huff Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318