2024 Pride Awards • E-Magazine

Thursday, February 8, 2024 The Revelry

701 Kewsick Ave. In-person Luncheon - 11:15

“Alone we can do so little; together, we can do so much.”

- Helen Keller

PRESENTING Sponsors

SUPPORTING Sponsors

“It Takes a Community” After a 30-year celebration last year, we are shifting gears.

Pride Awards 2024 is set to focus on the Charlotte community as a whole and its efforts to create a better quality of life for all its citizens. This year’s program will be a highly nuanced

DEE DIXON

CEO | PUBLISHER

luncheon experience, recognizing achievement in underserved neighborhoods, uplifting nonprofits making a difference in the lives of those in need and acknowledging Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) endeavors of our sponsors.

WHY As one of the top 20 fastest growing cities in America, Charlotte is experiencing a population boom. According to research by the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, approximately 113 people moved here DAILY between 2021 and 2022. This kind of growth comes with consequences, good and bad. In addition, this kind of growth emphasizes the need for us to continue to invest in our neighborhoods and people who need it the most. “It Takes a Community” will highlight some of our successes and encourage us to do more so that no one is left behind.

MISSION The mission of our annual Pride Awards event has always been to honor achievement in the African-American community, raise funds for worthy causes and to promote diversity and inclusion throughout the city. This year’s luncheon will be no exception, as we will use our theme to create a unique “gathering” of Charlotte citizens from across the county to share commonalities of interest, attitudes, culture and history.

Our Host

COLIN MAYFIELD

EVENING ANCHOR, REPORTER

Three Awards to be Presented at the Luncheon:

The Pride Distinguished CSR Award Presented to one of our Corporate sponsors for taking an active and positive social role in making Charlotte a more equitable place for all.

The Pride Neighborhood Excellence Award Presented to three Charlotte “opportunity” neighborhoods for making their community a better place.

The Pride Outstanding Nonprofit Award Presented to one of Charlotte’s exceptional nonprofits helping people in our community who need it the most.

Charlotte Opportunity Neighborhoods of Distinction Greenville Neighborhood Thomas “Pop” Sadler

Washington Heights Community Association Mattie Marshall

Lakeview Neighborhood Alliance Jamall Kinnard

East Charlotte Coalition of Neighborhoods Mimi Davis

West Blvd. Neighborhood Coalition Sharika Comfort

Hidden Valley Neighborhood Marjorie Parker

Derita Statesville Road Community Organization Theresa McDonald

Email info@pridemagazine.net or Call 704-375-9553 for sponsorship details or to reserve seating.