Led by AmeriCorps, the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Awards will recognize individuals who commit to cultivating lasting change.
The Presidential Lifetime Achievement Awards has rapidly become recognized as an immense honor and highly anticipated annual event. This December 4th, U.S.A.F. Veteran Dr. Sonia R. White of Sonia R. White Enterprises, L.L.C. will present the third annual Presidential Lifetime Achievement Awards at a private location. Led by AmeriCorps, the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Awards will recognize individuals who commit to cultivating lasting change. The award ceremony will feature keynote speaker Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Master of Ceremonies Jonathan Martin, Mistress of Ceremonies Dr. Mya Smith-Edmonds, award presenter Miss Houston 2022 Samantha Havenstrite, and moderator Berry Dynamic.
"The Selection Committee of Sonia R. White Enterprises, L.L.C. chose each of the honorees based on citizens displaying exemplary character and unparalleled leadership in the community," Dr. White states. "Each honoree has committed to over 4000 community service hours and exhibits outstanding character, worth ethic, and dedication to their communities."
The President's Council on Service and Civic Participation founded the President's Volunteer Service Award in 2003. In 2017, Dr. Sonia R. White received the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award from former President Barack Obama. She gained notoriety for her outreach program, The B.I.R.T.H. Project for its "Bible Initiative Reaching The Homeless." In 2018, she received a Congressional Recognition for hosting the first documented President's Volunteer Service Awards (P.V.S.A.) in Houston. In 2019, she founded the S.M.I.L.E. Foundation Inc., a 501c3 nonprofit that eliminates fear and threats to minority young men through her "Cop to Mentor" program, while supporting STEAM education and financial literacy. In addition, She's been featured in Sheen's magazine "Top 22 Women of 2022" and CORE magazine's "Top 100 Professionals for 2022."
Dr. Sonia R. White is highly respected for her humanitarian efforts on a global scale and is a proud veteran who strongly believes in giving back.
"I joined the Air Force at 19 years old to serve my country while attending college," Dr. White mentions. "I knew the possibility of not returning home, but believed the ultimate sacrifice a person can give is their life and time. This is why we celebrate others who do the same in their respective fields with this award ceremony."
Sponsored by Comerica, honorees include the Muhamad Ali family, State Rep. Shawn Thierry, Grammy-winning gospel artist Brian Courtney Wilson, Global Humanitarian Ricky Anderson, RadioOne VP Pamela McKay, Global Humanitarian Clarence KD McNair, CEO of MLK Grande Parade Houston Charles Stamps, Founder of Foundation of Indian Studies Krishna Vavilala, CEO of Nation Waste, Inc. Maria Rios, and more. A portion of the proceeds will benefit S.M.I.L.E. Foundation Inc. For information, visit https://thepresidentialawards.com and follow @presidentialawards on social media.
