Gwinnett Chamber To Host Inaugural Moxie Awards

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – Built for women who are bold in business, the inaugural Moxie Awards will begin with a powerhouse panel and conclude with a recognition ceremony. Panelists will include: Kim Guthrie, president of Cox Media Group, Wendy Johnson, president of Dale Carnegie of Georgia and Jenny Pruitt, CEO & Founder of Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty.

Following the panel will be the presentation of the Moxie Awards, which recognize individuals and organizations alike. Organizational awards will highlight companies that support the advancement of women, as well as those that are women-led. In addition, individual awards will honor those who are trailblazers in a male-dominated field, Gwinnett County champions, emerging leaders, professionals who are at the peak of their career and those who are generous with their time, talent or resources.

Designations will be given for the following awards. Recipients will be unveiled at the event.

• Enlightened Employer Award
• Greater Good Award
• Influence Award
• On the Rise Award
• Outstanding Organization Award
• Moxie Award
• Pay It Forward Award

Finalists can be found HERE.

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“We are fortunate to have such a standout network of women in Gwinnett,” said Alicia Krogh, vice president of programs & events at the Gwinnett Chamber. “This new program will give the Gwinnett Chamber an opportunity to thank and pay tribute to those who do so much for our community.”

Presented by Gwinnett Medical Center, the Moxie Awards will take place on November 27 at the Infinite Energy Forum from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, visit GwinnettMoxieAwards.com.

Graphic courtesy Gwinnett County Chamber