The Anti-Defamation League Southeast chapter is honoring Southern Company CEO Chris Womack on Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Torch of Liberty celebration.
Held at the Georgia Aquarium, the annual event brings together hundreds of Atlanta’s business and community leaders to honor an individual or company that exemplifies ADL’s mission and values.
“Chris Womack has galvanized the business community through the Metro Atlanta Chamber to foster a culture of collaboration in addressing the city’s greatest challenges,” said Eytan Davidson, ADL Southeast regional director. “His work with the East Lake Foundation has had national reverberations, inspiring a movement to create healthy neighborhoods and tackle longstanding racial and health disparities in cities across America.”
According to a press release, Southern Company is renowned not only for its commitment to supporting and improving the communities. Womack’s leadership at the company and in the community has helped create a more just, equitable and prosperous region for all.
Arthur M. Blank, philanthropist and business owner, said he’s thrilled to see a friend who is a true leader and community champion receive the award.
“Georgia Power and Southern Company are dedicated partners of Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and as a leader Chris truly understands that good companies are also good neighbors and together, we can leverage the power of collaboration and innovation to bring positive changes to communities across the Southeast,” Blank said.
The Torch of Liberty Award Celebration is ADL Southeast’s signature fundraiser supporting our efforts to expose extremism, deliver anti-bias education, and fight hate and antisemitism across the region.
“I am deeply honored to accept the Torch of Liberty Award. I want to express my gratitude to the Anti-Defamation League for this recognition. Knowing that our greatest strength lies in our unity, fostering an environment featuring dialogue, understanding and respect can provide a pathway to overcome barriers and beliefs that seek to divide us,” said Womack.
