Atlanta Crowns Its Creative Champions at the Inaugural ACE Honors 2025

Atlanta Crowns Its Creative Champions at the Inaugural ACE Honors 2025

ATLANTA, GA – Atlanta's vibrant cultural landscape welcomed a dazzling new fixture on Saturday, May 17, 2025, with the Inaugural Awards for Creative Excellence, stylishly known as the ACE Honors. Held within the prestigious Atlanta City Hall Atrium, the event marked a bold new chapter in the city's celebration of its artistic and entertainment vanguard.

The mission of the ACE Honors is clear and ambitious: "Honoring The Pinnacle of Innovation and Ingenuity in The Arts, Content Creation, and Entertainment."  The event was conceived as a dedicated platform to recognize the trailblazers shaping Atlanta's creative industries, from film and music to the burgeoning world of digital media.

A major highlight of the evening was the presentation of the esteemed Chairman's Awards, which honor individuals for their indelible contributions to their fields. The inaugural recipients were:

• Stan Shaw, Veteran Actor

• Clifton Powell, Acclaimed Actor

• Chris Tucker, Influential Comedian & Actor

• Ian Burke, Respected Industry Executive

• Dolapo Erinkitola, Prominent Industry Figure

• Queen Glitterati , Fashion Designer

The presence of these respected figures lent immediate credibility and star power to the debut ceremony.

Beyond the Chairman's Awards, the ACE Honors featured over twenty-five competitive categories, underscoring its comprehensive scope.  The categories thoughtfully blended traditional awards like Best Actor, Best Picture, and Best Director with contemporary honors such as Content Creator of the Year, Best Podcast, and Best in YouTube.  This modern approach signals a deep understanding of today's media ecosystem, where digital creators hold significant influence.  Winners for these categories were determined by a public voting process.

While the ACE Honors is a new event, it appears to be backed by an established community force. The contact phone number and event venue—The Atlanta City Hall Atrium—are shared with The RICE (Rising In Community Excellence) Awards Foundation Inc., founded by Dr. C. Chandon Carter.  This suggests that the ACE Honors is a strategic expansion of the foundation's mission, leveraging its experience in celebrating Atlanta's leaders to now specifically champion the creative sector.

Organizers have set a high bar, promising a "spectacle of unparalleled grandeur, forever etching its legacy into the annals of time."  As Atlanta continues to grow as a global creative hub, the ACE Honors is poised to become a vital institution, celebrating the talent that defines the city's dynamic cultural identity.