The 14th annual
Rising in Community Excellence Awards
Saturday, September 28, 2024 4PM
The 14th Annual RICE Awards...
In celebration of those individuals who work tirelessly to improve lives throughout greater Atlanta, Carter Unlimited LLc is excited to shine a spotlight on these outstanding citizens and their organizations and bring awareness to their tremendous sacrifices and contributions. The RICE 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 and helped people in innumerable ways.. The Nominees are leaders, that were selected by a panel of industry professionals, community leaders and everyday citizens..
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 mankind.
RICE Award nominees are innovative and charitable visionaries who recognize the importance of their presence and contribution to their Community, State and beyond. Nominees are 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 and helped people in innumerable ways. The Carter Unlimited LLC mission for The RICE Awards and their Foundation is simple. “We honor the unsung heroes of the community.” These are 2024 categories in the following industries…
- ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
- BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
- NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR
- CIVIL SERVANT OF THE YEAR
- ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR
- INFLUENCER OF THE YEAR
- EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
- HEALTH & WELLNESS
- THE FOUNDERS RISING STAR
- FOUNDATION OF THE YEAR
- YOUTH ACHIEVER OF THE YEAR
- SOCIAL IMPACT / COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
The Honorees are special because they have proven to be consistent trailblazers and visionaries in their areas:
- 2024 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT HONOREES; Michael L. Thurmond & Xernona Clayton
- 2024 THE MONICA KAUFMAN PEARSON AWARD; Evelyn Mims, Sam Crenshaw, Doug Turnbull, & Judith Martinez-Sadri
- 2024 LIVING LEGEND AWARD; Ellis Hall “The Ambassador of Soul” (Musician)
- 2024 HUMANITARIAN HONOREE; Hue Nguyen, Morrow City Council
- 2024 TORCH Awards; Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, W. Allen Bell, SR., Willie Watkins, Nancy Flake Johnson, Janice Koon, Charlene Crue Ingram, and Deborah VanTrece
The 14th Annual RICE Awards
The ATLANTA CITY HALL ATRIUM
Saturday, September 28, 2024 4PM
Category Voting 9.01 - 9.20.2024
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event detail
- September 24, 2024 4PM
- The Atlanta City Hall
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55 Trinty Ave SW
Atlanta GA 30303