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| https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-honors-29-local-leaders-volunteerism | Congressman Honors 29 Local Leaders For Volunteerism | 2023-11-21 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | House | GA | Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. | J000288 | hankjohnson.house.gov | hankjohnson | https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | DeKalb County, GA — On Sunday, November 19, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) hosted his fifth-annual Unsung Heroes Awards at the Ours Studios in South DeKalb. Rep. Johnson honored 29 leaders from DeKalb, Rockdale, and Newton counties who go above and beyond their job descriptions to give back to their communities and assist the constituents of Georgia’s Fourth District. “I had the opportunity to honor those who are doing so much to enhance the lives of others in our community,” said Rep. Hank Johnson. “Community service is what it is all about.” AWARD RECIPIENTS Diamond of the District Award: An individual, organization or business that has a positive impact on a community through the promotion of goodwill, a helping-hand concept, building up of the spirit or support of character. Dr. Roderick Cunningham: The Beverly Cunningham Foundation Ms. Beth Ehrhardt: Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation Pastor William Francis: Lives and Souls Missional Church Pastor Clara Lett: Rainbow Covenant Ministries, Rainbow Community Center Ms. Patricia Roberts: The Jamal Addison Foundation Mr. Fuquan & Mrs. Shelia Stafford: The Stafford Boxing Club Ms. Takosha Swan: The Veteran Anthem, Inc. Pillars of Power Award: A former elected official, government employee, law enforcement officer, public safety officer, community advocate, diplomat, member of the clergy. Ms. Faye Coffield Mr. Jeff Dickerson Mr. Reginald “Ray” Moore Ms. Martha Shockey Mr. Stanley Watson Community Cornerstone Award: A community advocate whose service or work has laid the foundation of building up a community, the architect of a fundamental plan or mission to safeguard a community or area -- gatekeeper. Ms. Alice Bussey Mr. Donald Edwards Ms. Nettie Jackson Mr. Dave Marcus: Mr. Bruce McMillian Beacon of Light Award: An individual whose spirit or acts of kindness brightens the everyday life of a person. Hospitality, education, support administrative or host or hostesses. Ms. Carleen Cumberbatch Mr. Orrin Hudson Mrs. Mary King Ms. Vivian Moore Ms. Paulette McWhorter Champion of the 4th Award: An individual whose advocacy is a sword and shield for a purpose, cause, or mission to educate, engage, and strengthen a position or mission of a community, organization, or institution. Ms. Charolette Cain Mr. George Chidi Ms. Stephanie Coreas Mr. Alvin Dollar Mr. Keith Lamar Dr. Iris Buchanan-Perry Mr. Brian Wertheim | WATCH VIDEO HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVpGrr_uWDc | | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |