The 2021 Salute to Grea Tivessa Wards Gala will be held Feb. 20 at the Civic Center in Collins for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to honor the people and businesses that exemplify excellence, leadership, and commitment to social responsibility in the spirit of Dr. King.
The gala is hosted by the Committee of Pine Belt Mississippi in Ellisville. Thaddeus D. Edmonson Sr. is the president of the Committee.
The special individual award will be presented to Hope Magee-Jones, the first African-American mayor of Collins. Other guest speakers will be announced, along with great food, and live entertainment.
The meet and greet will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by the program and food at 6:30 p.m. Dress is formal.
Tickets are $25, and VIP and corporate tables are available. Tickets are sold early by calling Edmonson at 601-498-9621 or email at Thaddeusedmonson9@gmail.com.
Other awards to be presented are:
The Teacher of the Year Award
The Educator of the Year Award
The Humanitarian Of the Year Award
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Award
"Dr. Martin Luther King Drum Major of the Year Award
The Dr. Martin Luther King Youths of the Year Award [Male and Female]
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Religious Leader of the Year Award
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Corporate Award
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Small Business of the Year Award
The Fannie Lou Hamer Award
The John R. Lewis Award
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Volunteer/Community Service Of the Year Award
The Lifetime Achievement Award