Past Winners & Honorees
Celebrating the excellence, leadership, and impact of our previous award
recipients.
Introduction
The Spirit of DeKalb Awards Gala proudly recognizes outstanding leaders, innovators, public servants, and community champions. Explore previous years’ honorees whose dedication and achievements have uplifted DeKalb County and inspired future generations.
Annual Winners (Organized by Year)
2022 Honorees
Lifetime Achievement Award
Bill Gates Philanthropist of the Year
Lou Walker Community Impact Award
Arthur M. Blank Innovation Award
Earl A. Walker Small Businessperson of the Year
Public Servant of the Year
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Business of the Year
Chamber Volunteer of the Year
Business Legacy Award
Special Honors (Legacy, Guardian, Humanitarian, Chairman’s Choice)
2023 Honorees
Lifetime Achievement Award
Bill Gates Philanthropist of the Year
Lou Walker Community Impact Award
Arthur M. Blank Innovation Award
Earl A. Walker Small Businessperson of the Year
Public Servant of the Year
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Business of the Year
Chamber Volunteer of the Year
Business Legacy Award
Special Honors (Legacy, Guardian, Humanitarian, Chairman’s Choice)
2024 Honorees
Lifetime Achievement Award
Bill Gates Philanthropist of the Year
Lou Walker Community Impact Award
Arthur M. Blank Innovation Award
Earl A. Walker Small Businessperson of the Year
Public Servant of the Year
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Business of the Year
Chamber Volunteer of the Year
Business Legacy Award
Special Honors (Legacy, Guardian, Humanitarian, Chairman’s Choice)
Honoree Spotlight
Highlight select honorees with full-width images, quotes, and brief biography elements. This section helps emphasize exceptional stories of leadership and community contribution.
Video Recap
Feature previous event recap videos for visitors to relive gala moments such as award presentations, performances, red carpet interviews, and highlight reels.