Congressman Hank Johnson honors 28 community leaders at 3rd annual Unsung Heroes Awards

DECATUR, GA —Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) hosted his third annual Unsung Heroes Awards at Ours Studios in Dectur.

Johnson honored 25 leaders from DeKalb, Rockdale, Gwinnett and Newton counties who go above and beyond their job descriptions to give back to their communities and assist the constituents of Georgia’s Fourth District.

The Unsung Heroes program was developed by Congressman Johnson and his District Outreach Director Eric Hubbard to recognize people in the community making a difference in the lives of constituents and to give them a small token of his appreciation.

“Together, we can continue to strive for greatness each and every day,” said Rep. Johnson. 

The 2022 Unsung Heores Award Recipients are as follows:

Diamond of the District Award

Mrs. Kitti Murray — Refuge Coffee in Clarkston

Mr. Victor Johnson – CEO Veterans and Community Outreach Foundation

Mr. Jerry Gonzalez – Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials (GALEO)

Mr. Emory Morsberger – President The Morsberger Group

Pastor Carla Stokes — The Kings Table

Mrs. Flossie Varner — The Kings Table

Ms. Kerrie Pabon — The Kings Table

Pillars of Power Award

Mr. Earnest “Coach” Williams – former state representative

Mrs. Gale Walldorff – former DeKalb County commissioner

Mr. Jw Eady

Ms. Zepora Roberts – former DeKalb School Board member

Mr. Robert L. Blackman

Community Cornerstone Award 

Mr. Johnny Cole

Ms. Ilene Johnson

Mr. Arthur Crutcher

Ms. Joyce Payne

Ms. Jan Selman

Beacon of Light Award 

Dr. Lonnie J. Edwards, Sr.

Dr. Thomas Smith

Dr. William Boone

Ms. Paula Moreland

Mrs. Margie Smith

Champion of the 4th Award

Mr. Muddessar Ahmad

Mr. James Bruin, Jr.

Mr. Andre Cooper

Ms. Jan Costello

Det. Latosha Prather

Mr. Glen Williams

LIVESTREAM: The event was livestreamed on the Congressman’s Facebook and Instagram pages: @RepHankJohnson. FB:https://www.facebook.com/RepHankJohnson/ | IG: https://www.instagram.com/RepHankJohnson/