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GWINNETT COUNTY, GA—The Gwinnett Chamber recently hosted its ninth annual Moxie Awards, recognizing women business leaders who are making significant contributions to their companies, organizations, and the Gwinnett community.
Presented by Northeast Georgia Health System, the MOXIE Awards drew more than 500 business leaders, community members, and professionals to the Gas South District Convention Center in Duluth.
The program featured emcee Audra Cunningham, CEO of ACRE Consultants and recipient of the 2025 Moxie Award. Stephanie Stuckey, Chief Growth Officer of Stuckey’s, delivered this year’s keynote address, focused on empowering women leaders to say yes, believe in themselves, and to lead with purpose and persistence.
“Moxie is grounded in purpose. [It must be rooted] in something fundamental that really drives you,” Stuckey said. “If you get Moxie right, you’re going to make those gutsy moves and embrace those changes during hard times. And I am truly grateful to be in a room [today] full of Moxie women.”
More than 100 finalists were recognized across seven categories for this year’s Moxi Awards: Influence, Greater Good, Enlightened Employer, Outstanding Organization, On-the-Rise, Pay-It-Forward, and the Moxie Award. Winners included:
- Influence Award:Melody Glouton, Andersen Tate & Carr
- Greater Good Award:Dr. Shannon Hervey, Gwinnett Coalition
- Enlightened Employer Award:City of Lawrenceville
- Outstanding Organization:Rainbow Village
- On-the-Rise Award:Jennifer Ho, Junior Achievement of Georgia
- Pay-It-Forward Award:Mary Kate Chambers, Leadership Gwinnett
- The Moxie Award:Kelley Balkcom, Georgia Power
“The Moxie Awards celebrate the women whose leadership, vision, and drive are making a meaningful difference across our region,” said Nick Masino, President & CEO of the Gwinnett Chamber and Partnership Gwinnett. “This year’s honorees and finalists are advancing their industries, strengthening our communities, and setting a powerful example for the next generation of leaders.”
The Moxie Awards are one of five signature Gwinnett Chamber award programs recognizing outstanding business leaders across the region.
The Chamber’s next signature recognition program is the Business Excellence Awards, presented by Piedmont Eastside, which is now accepting nominations. To nominate a deserving business or leader, visit GwinnettChamber.org/Business-Excellence-Awards.
2026 Winners (from left to right): Dr. Shannon Hervey (Gwinnett Coalition); Jennifer Ho (Junior Achievement of Georgia); Audra Cunningham (Emcee, ACRE Consultants); Kelley Balkcom (Georgia Power); Councilwoman Victoria Jones (City of Lawrenceville); Melody Glouton (Andersen Tate & Carr); Mary Kate Chambers (Leadership Gwinnett); and Melanie Connor (Rainbow Village).
About the Gwinnett Chamber
The Gwinnett Chamber represents one of the largest and most successful business organizations in the Southeast, serving more than 2,100 member companies. With a mission to champion business, the Chamber drives economic prosperity, fosters leadership, and cultivates a vibrant community where businesses thrive. It is Five-Star Accredited by the U.S. Chamber, ACCE’s Chamber of the Year, and a nationally certified Great Place to Work®.