Kelvin Walton
The Georgia African-American Chamber of Commerce (GAACC) will present its Generational Torch Award to Winston-Salem State University graduate and DeKalb County’s Director and Chief Procurement Officer – Department of Purchasing and Contracting, one of the first African-Americans to serve in the position since 1822, Mr. Kelvin L. Walton, CPPB, during its 14th annual breakfast. Honoree Gregory Levett, Jr., of Gregory Levett Funeral Home will also receive the award. The honor salutes the state’s most accomplished, profound and admirable entrepreneurs.
The breakfast is GAACC’s signature event and will be held Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, located at 265 Peachtree Street in downtown Atlanta. This year’s chairs are GAACC’s new board of directors – Dr. Thomas L. Coleman, Retired Navy Captain and State Executive, Dr. Rodrick Frazier, CEO, HHWC, Inc, Curlie Douglas, CEO, Tara Academy, Dr. Josephine Tan, Economic Development – Georgia Power, Lawrence N. Sharp, CEO, CBA Realty, Lynn Hicks, CEO, Vision is Power, and Anna Henderson, President, GAACC & HA Office 515, Inc.
“The Generational Torch Award is an important aspect of the breakfast for many reasons,” states Anna Henderson, President of the GAACC. “The award salutes African American families whose businesses started generations ago, yet continue to thrive to this day. We, as a people, have had to face so many adversities, but the fact these businesses have been able to rise above the odds is certainly commendable. The companies we recognize have set an awesome example that family business is, indeed, good business and good for Atlanta, Georgia.”
“The Lou Walker Legacy Award recognizes those individuals who have the same spirit as one of our founders, the Late DeKalb County Commissioner, Actor and Businessman, Lou Walker. He made a remarkable difference in the lives of business owner and consumers in DeKalb County by opening doors, by advocating and creating an environment of equality, he stood up for what was right for those in need and placed himself on frontline, he got involved an implemented programs that were beneficial to the masses. His dedication and Kelvin’s is an affirmation of the humanity that still exists in the world today.”
