The Rising In Community Excellence Awards

The 15th annual

Rising in Community Excellence Awards

The 15th 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 2025 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:

 

  • 2025 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT HONOREES; 
  • 2025 THE MONICA KAUFMAN PEARSON AWARD; 
  • 2025 HUMANITARIAN HONOREE; 
  • 2025 TORCH Awards; 

The 15th Annual RICE Awards

The ATLANTA CITY HALL ATRIUM
Saturday, September 27, 2025 4PM

55 TRINTY AVE SW
ATLANTA GA 30303

Category Voting September '25

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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.

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