CBWW is proud to present its 2^nd annual awards celebration, celebrating the contributions and achievements medical practitioners, community activists and health ambassadors who have made a difference in the lives of Atlanta’s women and families.

Taking place from 6-9pm on November 6 at the Ballroom at Twelve Hotel in Atlantic Station, the affair features a special Defeating the Odds Awards which honors a woman who has tirelessly worked to serve others in the community while striving to overcome a major health challenge of her own. Six additional awards will honor and recognize the achievements of prominent leaders who have increased awareness and have been strong advocates of change within our communities.

The Awards Celebration also features the first ever Be The Solution silent auction. Not your ordinary silent auction, the Be The Solution silent auction features an online bidding platform 30-days prior to the event, including premium packages and sponsor ads. Contact 404-688-9202 ext. 19 to request information to get your company involved in this exciting opportunity.
 

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Joycelyn Elders Dr. Joycelyn Elders was the first person in the state of Arkansas to become board certified in pediatric endocrinology, the sixteenth Surgeon General of the United States, and the first African American and only the second woman to head the U.S. Public Health Service.  An outspoken advocate of public health, Elders was appointed Surgeon General by President Clinton in 1993. Elders combined her clinical practice with research in pediatric endocrinology, publishing well over one hundred papers, most dealing with high rates of AIDS and teen pregnancy cases as well as juvenile diabetes. And in 1996, she wrote her autobiography, Joycelyn Elders, M.D.: From Sharecropper's Daughter to Surgeon General of the United States of America.     Honorary Event Chairman: Congressman John Lewis John Lewis was born the son of sharecroppers on February 21, 1940, outside of Troy, Alabama. In 1981, he was elected to the Atlanta City Council. While serving on the Council, he was an advocate for ethics in government and neighborhood preservation. He was elected to Congress in November 1986 and has served as U.S. Representative of Georgia's Fifth Congressional District since then.