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2025 Community Champion Awards

The Community Champion Awards is presented by Christian City to honor three deserving recipients who have made an impact and demonstrated outstanding leadership and commitment toward the betterment of our Atlanta community.

Watch a video about some of the kids who have called Christian City home over the years .

SAVE THE DATE: May 1, 2025. Join us for an entertaining evening filled with inspiration and enlightenment.

The 2025 Community Champion Awards will celebrate Individual, Nonprofit and Corporate honorees. Guests will enjoy social hour, dinner and program, along with a live auction and a silent auction.

Proceeds from the evening benefit the five Children & Family Programs at Christian City. Christian City was established as a home for children in 1965, by a collective of churches who saw a need in our community. Today, Christian City’s 500-acre campus serves children of all ages who are struggling with poverty, homelessness, neglect or abuse, helps families who are in crisis and provides affordable housing for over 1,000 seniors.

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2025 Community Champion Awards Sponsors

We are grateful for our 2025 sponsors. Their support is integral to the life changing work that happens at Christian City!

Our 2025 Champions

INDIVIDUAL — Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens

The 61st mayor of Atlanta, Andre Dickens is dedicated to creating a safer, more equitable, and thriving city. A proud Atlanta native and graduate of both Georgia Tech and Georgia State University, he has prioritized public safety, affordable housing, and youth development, while fostering innovation and community impact. Before becoming mayor in 2022, Dickens served as an at-Large City Council member improving government efficiency and a leader in Atlanta’s tech and nonprofit sectors, co-founding programs to advance technology careers and educational equity.

NONPROFIT — GOODWILL OF NORTH GEORGIA

Goodwill of North Georgia empowers individuals to achieve economic stability through job training, employment services, and education. By operating one of the most successful workforce development programs in the region, it connects thousands of people with meaningful jobs each year. Proceeds from its retail stores directly support these initiatives, transforming lives and strengthening communities.

CORPORATE — GEORGIA POWER

Georgia Power is a cornerstone of the Atlanta community, supporting economic growth, sustainability, and community development across the region. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, with a focus on investments in infrastructure and the community, the company helps create a brighter future for residents. Its commitment to being a “Citizen Wherever We Serve” for more than 140 years underscores a longstanding dedication to enhancing the quality of life for all Georgians.

2024 Community Champion Awards

View the photos from our Community Champion Awards Ceremony on May 2, 2024.

Past Honorees

2024 HONOREES

Individual
First Lady of Georgia Marty Kemp

Nonprofit
The Junior League of Atlanta, Inc.

Corporate
Jackson Healthcare

2023 HONOREES

Individual
William H. “Bill” Rogers, Jr.

Nonprofit
Peach Bowl, Inc.

Corporate
Atlanta Braves

2022 HONOREES

Individual
Egbert Perry

Nonprofit
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

Corporate
Norfolk Southern Corporation

2021 HONOREES

Individual
Dan Cathy

Nonprofit
100 Black Men of Atlanta

Corporate
The Home Depot

2019 HONOREES

Individual
Stephanie Blank

Nonprofit
Westside Future Fund

Corporate
Delta Air Lines

2025 Event Co-Chairs & Host Committee

Serena Levy
Event Co-Chair

David R. Yates
Event Co-Chair

Jim Adams
Ken Bernhardt
Jessica Black
Stephanie Blank
Toni Brown
Ben Bullock
Ron Canakaris
Dale Cardwell
David Duke
Terry Head
Bob Hope
Rich Mahon
Jay Mannelly, Jr.
Dave McCleary
Frank Moye
Beverly Rhodes
Dennis Richards
Sandy Snow
Win Stewart
Steve Swope
Daniel Toon
Kathy Waller
Jack Weaver
Mayor Vince Williams