Amongst the Peanut Fest festivities saw Hampton Roads community leaders receive recognition for their honorable work serving the community.
The Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront held its 7th Annual Community Heroes Brunch: Leading Leaders Awards on Saturday, Oct. 12, which saw plenty of local leaders recognized for their service. With Landmark Hotel Group and Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront Director of Sales and Catering Lisa Burrell serving as emcee, the celebration welcomed around 400 attendees. Bishop Andre’ K. Dent of St. John Community Church served as Guest Speaker with Gates County, North Carolina. Praise and Worship Group The D.O.V.E.S providing musical selections alongside saxophonist Channing Moss. Plenty of door prizes, clergy appreciation and surprise awards were also given out. Burrell had a chance to reflect on the awards while discussing the theme of “Leading Leaders.”
“So this year, I really looked at people that not only are leaders in their own right, but they’re leading other leaders as well,” Burrell said…