Award Categories – The Spirit of Dekalb Awards

Awards Categories

Celebrating excellence across leadership, innovation, community impact, and service.

Each award recognizes individuals and organizations whose work represents the highest standard of leadership, service, innovation, and commitment to the community. These honorees exemplify the true Spirit of DeKalb.

Awards Categories

Lifetime Achievement Award

This award honors outstanding leadership, dedication, and impact that aligns with the Spirit of DeKalb.

Bill Gates Philanthropist of the Year

This award honors outstanding leadership, dedication, and impact that aligns with the Spirit of DeKalb.

Lou Walker Community Impact Award

This award honors outstanding leadership, dedication, and impact that aligns with the Spirit of DeKalb.

Arthur M. Blank Innovation Award

This award honors outstanding leadership, dedication, and impact that aligns with the Spirit of DeKalb.

Business Legacy Award

This award honors outstanding leadership, dedication, and impact that aligns with the Spirit of DeKalb.

Earl A. Walker Small Businessperson of the Year

This award honors outstanding leadership, dedication, and impact that aligns with the Spirit of DeKalb.

Public Servant of the Year

This award honors outstanding leadership, dedication, and impact that aligns with the Spirit of DeKalb.

Young Entrepreneur of the Year

This award honors outstanding leadership, dedication, and impact that aligns with the Spirit of DeKalb.

Business of the Year

This award honors outstanding leadership, dedication, and impact that aligns with the Spirit of DeKalb.

Chamber Volunteer of the Year

This award honors outstanding leadership, dedication, and impact that aligns with the Spirit of DeKalb.

Know someone who deserves recognition? Submit your official nomination today.