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Happy birthday today to a RICE Torch Award winner, the amazing Elgintine Dudley!

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🏆 NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! 🏆

Do you know an individual, business, organization, or community leader making a meaningful impact? Now is the time to recognize their excellence!

Join us for the 16th Annual Rising In Community Excellence (RICE) Awards on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Atlanta City Hall as we celebrate outstanding leaders, visionaries, changemakers, and community champions.

📅 Nomination Deadline: Monday, July 20, 2026
📧 Submit Nominations: [email protected]

2026 Award Categories Include:
✨ Founder Vanguard Award
✨ Influencer of the Year
✨ Business of the Year
✨ Entrepreneur of the Year
✨ Organization of the Year
✨ Foundation of the Year
✨ Non-Profit of the Year
✨ Civil Servant of the Year
✨ The Community Soul Award (Arts & Culture Impact)
✨ The Community Bridge Award (Building Unity & Connection)
✨ Health & Wellness
✨ Social Impact & Community Engagement
✨ Outstanding in Media
✨ E-News / Publication of the Year
✨ Educator of the Year
✨ Youth Achiever of the Year

Special Honors Awards:
🏅 The Torch Award
🏅 The Lifetime Achievement Award
🏅 The Monica Kaufman Pearson Award

Help us shine a spotlight on those who are changing lives, strengthening communities, and creating lasting impact throughout Georgia and beyond.

Submit your nominations today and be a part of honoring excellence!

Big shout out to our newest top influencers! 💎

Deberah W. Williams, Kim McCall

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