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3rd Annual Spirit of DeKalb Awards

DeKalb County Hosts
3rd Annual Spirit of DeKalb Awards

CEO Cochran-Johnson

DeKalb County hosted the Spirit of DeKalb Awards, an annual gala recognizing individuals and organizations whose leadership, service, and commitment have made a lasting impact across the community. Proceeds from the event support efforts to address food insecurity and expand access to nutritious meals for individuals and families throughout DeKalb County.

The program celebrated excellence in leadership, innovation, community impact, and service, and included a special presentation to The Same House, which received a $25,000 donation to further its work addressing food insecurity. The evening also included a moment of remembrance honoring fallen first responders Officer David Rose and Master Firefighter Preston Fant.


 

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3rd Annual Spirit of DeKalb Gala


 

DeKalb's Commitment
DeKalb's Commitment

 

Honorable Remembrance
Officer Rose
Master Firefighter Preston Fant

 

Award Winner

Employee Awards

Akindele AkinsolaJimmie BrooksPeggy Allen

Business Awards

The Smart PlaceRoyal Caribbean BakeryKaisa-Lisa White

Community Awards

Levett Family FoundationAli Katoot
  
La Jefa LeagueVictor Mbaba
 
Interested in becoming a sponsor for the 2026 Spirit of DeKalb Awards? Learn more and explore sponsorship opportunities at www.spiritofdekalbawards.com
 

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