Although we’ve not been able to gather since March, the Alliance is busier than ever, and our work as community leaders and social advocates has not gone unnoticed. In the past few weeks the Alliance and its leadership have been recognized by several high-profile organizations. Here’s a short list of recent accolades:
Trip Savvy’s 2020 Community Leader Award: Alliance Theatre –
This award honored businesses that have become anchors of positivity in their communities during the COVID pandemic. “While the organization was forced to shutter its two stages and ultimately cancel the remainder of its 2019-2020 season…the theater quickly pivoted to a new production: making much-needed personal protective equipment (PPE) for local frontline workers. Although its physical facilities were closed, more than a dozen costume and production shop artists worked from home, hand-sewing up to 220 masks per day during a critical nationwide shortage.” Read more.
The Atlantan’s 25 Most Influential Atlantans: Susan Booth –
In a year of change, this year’s awards honor the local luminaries leading the charge in our community, with ripple effects felt throughout the world. These formidable forces drive change, pushing Atlanta forward on a local, national and international stage for the greater good. Susan is included with such Atlanta icons as John Lewis, Sara Blakely, Sanjay Gupta, and Andrew Young. Read Susan’s feature and see the entire list of honorees here.
Dezeen Award Nomination for Civic and Cultural Interior of the Year: The Coca-Cola Stage at Alliance Theatre –
Trahan Architects’ stunning design of the new Coca-Cola Stage is has been short-listed for the prestigious Dezeen Award which identifies the world's best architecture, interiors and design, as well as the studios and the individual architects and designers producing the most outstanding work. The awards will be announced in late November. Read more!
