Movers & Makers Awards
- April 2026
- TBD
The 2026 Partnership Gwinnett Movers & Makers Awards celebrates the foundation of our economy by recognizing industry leaders in manufacturing, logistics, and our supply chain! These leaders work with partners and support teams from throughout the region to ensure efficient facilities, workplace safety, and the resources essential to driving business.
2025 Keynote Speaker
Ron Norris
Innovation & Transformation Leader | AI Visionary | Business Growth Strategist
Ron Norris is a globally recognized leader in innovation and transformation, known for driving sustainable business growth through cutting-edge technologies and forward-thinking approaches. With deep expertise in Business Strategy, Operations, Marketing, and Artificial Intelligence, Ron has helped organizations around the world bridge operational gaps and achieve their long-term goals at scale.
As Director of Innovation at Georgia-Pacific, he led groundbreaking AI initiatives in supply chain optimization, workforce development, and enterprise-wide digital transformation. Ron is a pioneer in AI-driven digital agents and knowledge retention systems — technologies that are now redefining how companies learn, grow, and compete.
Since retiring from Georgia-Pacific, Ron founded Advanced Innovation Management, or AIM—a firm that helps businesses of all sizes achieve transformation through strategic innovation, operational excellence, and market-driven solutions.
Ron holds multiple patents, was the architect behind the world’s first commercial audio and video streaming service, and—fun fact—is also a guest DJ on Sirius XM’s Radio Margaritaville.
Ron Norris
2025 Keynote Speaker
Dr. Joshua A. Thomason
CFO, Greater Atlanta Christian School
Dr. Joshua A. Thomason, CPA, MBA, is an accomplished strategist and visionary within the AI and education space, whose work fuses cutting-edge technological insight with educational expertise. He earned his Doctor of Education from Johns Hopkins University, where he centered his studies upon entrepreneurial leadership in education, and both his MBA and BS from the Georgia Institute of Technology. His early career in finance—including roles at Grant Thornton, The Home Depot, and Tandus Flooring (now Tarkett)—laid a strong foundation for his innovative approach to leadership and strategic decision-making.
At Greater Atlanta Christian School, where he also currently serves as CFO, Dr. Thomason has been instrumental in redefining educational paradigms and operational strategy. As the Executive Director of Ethos School—an innovative online school created under the GAC umbrella—he pioneered the development of TREK-AI, an AI-driven tutor and teacher support tool that delivers personalized learning experiences and has driven a 15% improvement in student outcomes across a rapidly growing network of over 80 partner schools worldwide. Now poised to extend this visionary work into the realm of manufacturing and workforce development, Dr. Thomason brings decades of leadership in both education and finance to the stage. His expertise in leveraging AI to drive smarter decision-making and foster continuous learning will reshape how organizations approach workforce training and operational excellence.Dr. Joshua A. Thomason
CFO, Greater Atlanta Christian School
Sponsorship Opportunities
Presenting Sponsor
- Opportunity to deliver one (1) minute opening remarks
- Logo inclusion with hyperlink to company website on event page
- Company name and logo with highest prominence on all event signage and promotional materials
- Inclusion in press release
- Opportunity to distribute collateral and/or promotional material to all attendees
- Tabling opportunity to reach attendees
- Sponsorship recognition during the event
- Three (3) tickets to attend Executive Networking Reception
- One (1) complimentary table for the event or ten (10) tickets
- One (1) additional guaranteed seat at head table for event
Executive Networking Reception Sponsor
- Opportunity to deliver one (1) minute opening remarks at the Executive Networking Reception with invited executives, award winners, key sponsors and community leaders
- Company name and logo recognition at Executive Networking Reception
- Logo inclusion with hyperlink to company website on event page
- Inclusion on select event signage and promotional materials
- Opportunity to distribute collateral and/or promotional material to all attendees
- Tabling opportunity to reach attendees
- Sponsorship recognition during the event
- Three (3) tickets to attend Executive Networking Reception
- One (1) complimentary table for the event or ten (10) tickets
Award Sponsor
- Opportunity to deliver one (1) minute remarks to kick off the awards ceremony
- Logo inclusion with hyperlink to company website on event page
- Inclusion on select event signage and promotional materials
- Opportunity to distribute collateral and/or promotional material to all attendees
- Tabling opportunity to reach attendees
- Sponsorship recognition during the event
- Three (3) tickets to attend Executive Networking Reception
- Five (5) complimentary tickets to the event
Keynote Sponsor
- Opportunity to deliver one (1) minute remarks introducing keynote speaker
- Logo inclusion with hyperlink to company website on event page
- Inclusion on select event signage and promotional materials
- Opportunity to distribute collateral and/or promotional material to all attendees
- Tabling opportunity to reach attendees
- Sponsorship recognition during the event
- Three (3) tickets to attend Executive Networking Reception
- Five (5) complimentary tickets to the event
Elite Sponsor
- Logo inclusion with hyperlink to company website on event page
- Inclusion on select event signage and promotional materials
- Opportunity to distribute collateral and/or promotional material to all attendees
- Tabling opportunity to reach attendees
- Sponsorship recognition during the event
- Two (2) tickets to attend Executive Networking Reception
- Three (3) complimentary tickets to the event
Supporting Sponsor
- Logo inclusion with hyperlink to company website on event page
- Inclusion on select event signage and promotional materials
- Opportunity to distribute collateral and/or promotional material to all attendees
- Sponsorship recognition during the event
- One (1) ticket to attend Executive Networking Reception
- Two (2) complimentary tickets to the event
Coffee Sponsor
- Logo inclusion with hyperlink to company website on event page
- Inclusion on select event signage and promotional materials
- Exclusive branding of general networking coffee station
- Sponsorship recognition during the event
- Two (2) tickets to attend Executive Networking Reception
- Two (2) complimentary tickets to the event
Core Sponsor
- Logo inclusion with hyperlink to company website on event page
- Inclusion on select event signage and promotional materials
- Sponsorship recognition during the event
- Two (2) complimentary tickets to the event
2025 Sponsors
Previous Winners
View past Movers & Makers Awards winners.
- MVP Award: Mighty 8th Media
- Corporate Citizen: Peachtree Packaging & Display
- Supply Chain Pioneer (Small): Volcanica Coffee
- Supply Chain Pioneer (Large): NEMA, Inc.
- Manufacturer of the Year (Small): Bitzel’s Chocolate
- Manufacturer of the Year (Medium): Eclipse Gaming Systems
- Manufacturer of the Year (Large): RealTruck
Looking for More Details?
Contact
Ailyn Mateo-Suero
For registration and sponsorship details.
