McNab, Emprezz Golding among honourees

ATLANTA, Georgia:

The Caribbean community in the United States in general and the state of Georgia, in particular, has long been recognised for its approach to development through professionalism and philanthropy.

That mantra that has provided the backdrop and context for the creation of the Atlanta Caribbean Awards Banquet, since 2021.

Fuelled by the care and concern expressed by individuals and organisations at the height of the pandemic, founders Wesley Graham and Dr Robert Shaw felt the time was most opportune to peel back the curtains and pull down the masks, revealing the true identities of persons and organisations helping the re-imagining of life, post COVID 19.

According to Graham, a Jamaican originally from Westmoreland and residing in the Peach State since 1997, "our fourth anniversary awards banquet, celebrating ordinary people doing extraordinary things, will take place on Saturday, April 5 at the Front Page Event Center, located at 8020 Rockbridge Road, SW, Lithonia".

The formal event - black tie, optional - will be keynoted by Aldrick 'Ali' McNab, a trailblazer in the field of sports, a Pro Chancellor at the University of Technology (UTech) and current adviser to the government of Jamaica.

Emprezz Golding, a trailblazer in her own way, with multiple roles in traditional and social media, will no doubt have the audience in rapt attention in her role as mistress of ceremonies.

"The list of nominees for 2025 is still being vetted and finalised and will include persons with deep Caribbean roots who have, and continue to impact the lives of others in very meaningful ways," offered Reverend Dr Robert Shaw, senior pastor at the Gwinnett International Church, Lawrenceville, Georgia.

This year's nominees will come from the areas of sports, humanities, entertainment and the cultural arts, education, journalism and media arts and religion.

Early bird tickets for the event went on sale at the end of January - thru' the end of February and can be purchased online by calling 770-276-8077; e - shawrobert92@gmail.com.

Additionally, persons, organisations and businesses wishing to support the cause can contact Wesley Graham (478-765-6328) for more information.