Reflecting on the past couple of years, we take you back to a landmark event that continues to resonate and inspire. The National Black MBA Association Atlanta Chapter, in its 27th Annual Luncheon, awarded over $15,000 in scholarships to deserving high school and college students. This iconic event, held back in November 2011, featured TV & Film Star Lamman Rucker as the keynote speaker and Radio Personality Shirley Strawberry, Co-Host of The Steve Harvey Morning Show, as the Mistress of Ceremonies. Let’s take a trip down memory lane, revisiting the event’s highlights and the bright students it honored.
National Black MBA Association Atlanta Chapter’s 27th Annual Luncheon
On November 15, 2011, for the 27th year, the National Black MBA Association Atlanta Chapter (NBMBAA) presented scholarships to high school and college students for outstanding achievements at the organization’s annual scholarship luncheon.
Keynote Speaker and Host
Film and TV Star Lamman Rucker, best known for roles in Tyler Perry’s “Meet The Browns” and “Why Did I Get Married” delivered the keynote address. Shirley Strawberry, Co-Host of the popular radio show The Steve Harvey Morning Show, served as host at the event held at Hyatt Regency Atlanta.
Theme and Honors
“PowerUp Your Education!” was the theme for the program in which more than $15,000 in scholarships were awarded to high school, undergraduate, MBA, and PhD students. In addition, Emory University Goizueta School of Business was honored as “Education Partner of the Year”.
Legacy of NBMBAA’s Scholarship Program
Since 1982, the NBMBAA’s Scholarship Program has awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships. “The NBMBAA, Atlanta Chapter is proud to continue its tradition of supporting deserving students as they aspire to reach their goal for higher education,” said Charmaine Ward, President of the chapter which won chapter of the year in 2010.
Sponsors and Scholarship Winners
Sponsors for the NBMBAA Scholarship Luncheon included Deloitte, Fifth-Third Bank, Georgia-Pacific, Georgia Power, and Wal-Mart. The scholarships were awarded to a diverse group of students from different institutions, including UGA, Emory, CAU, Morehouse, and Lovejoy High School.
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